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Senior Planner
Job in
Abu Dhabi, UAE/Dubai
Listed on 2026-09-14
Listing for:
Wasael Property Management
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-14
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Environmental & Urban Planning, Civil Engineering -
Government
Environmental & Urban Planning
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- The Senior Planner is responsible for leading and coordinating strategic, urban, infrastructure, and transportation planning activities within the Municipality & Transportation sector. The role supports the development and implementation of sustainable transportation networks, infrastructure programs, mobility strategies, and urban development initiatives aligned with municipal objectives and long-term growth plans. The Senior Planner evaluates planning proposals, conducts technical analyses, develops planning studies, and provides expert recommendations to support informed decision-making while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, planning standards, and government policies.
Purpose
- The Senior Planner is responsible for leading and coordinating strategic, urban, infrastructure, and transportation planning activities within the Municipality & Transportation sector. The role supports the development and implementation of sustainable transportation networks, infrastructure programs, mobility strategies, and urban development initiatives aligned with municipal objectives and long-term growth plans. The Senior Planner evaluates planning proposals, conducts technical analyses, develops planning studies, and provides expert recommendations to support informed decision-making while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, planning standards, and government policies.
- Lead the preparation, review, and implementation of transportation, infrastructure, and urban planning strategies.
- Develop short-term, medium-term, and long-term planning frameworks aligned with municipal objectives.
- Support the development of master plans, mobility plans, infrastructure strategies, and capital improvement programs.
- Identify future development requirements and assess their impact on transportation and municipal infrastructure.
- Conduct transportation planning studies, traffic assessments, and mobility analyses.
- Evaluate transportation demand, network performance, and infrastructure capacity requirements.
- Support planning initiatives related to roads, public transportation, active mobility, and smart city projects.
- Assess the impact of development projects on transportation and municipal infrastructure systems.
- Recommend solutions to address current and future transportation challenges.
- Coordinate planning activities with internal departments, consultants, developers, and government entities.
- Monitor planning-related projects and ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
- Review consultant deliverables, technical studies, and planning reports.
- Provide planning guidance and technical support during project development and implementation phases.
- Participate in multidisciplinary project teams and stakeholder working groups.
- Review planning submissions, development applications, and infrastructure proposals.
- Ensure compliance with municipal regulations, planning standards, policies, and relevant legislation.
- Evaluate land use proposals and their implications on transportation and infrastructure networks.
- Provide recommendations and technical comments on planning applications and government initiatives.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret planning, transportation, demographic, and development data.
- Develop planning reports, dashboards, technical studies, and recommendations.
- Monitor planning KPIs and sector performance indicators.
- Prepare executive presentations, planning briefs, and strategic reports for management.
- Engage with government agencies, municipalities, developers, consultants, and external stakeholders.
- Participate in public consultations, workshops, and planning committees.
- Present planning findings and recommendations to management and key stakeholders.
- Facilitate coordination between planning, transportation, infrastructure, and development departments.
- Identify opportunities to enhance planning methodologies and processes.
- Support the adoption of innovative transportation and urban planning solutions.
- Contribute to smart city initiatives, sustainability programs, and digital transformation projects.
- Stay updated on industry trends, technologies, regulations, and best practices.
- Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Civil…
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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