Senior Vice President – Master Planning

Job Title – Senior Vice President – Master Planning

Location:

Abu Dhabi, UAE

We are seeking a visionary and strategic Senior Vice President – Master Planning to lead large-scale master planning initiatives within a leading real estate development environment. The role involves driving the planning and design of integrated communities, ensuring alignment with business objectives, sustainability goals, and market demands while delivering world-class developments.

• Lead the development of master plans for large‑scale residential, commercial, and mixed‑use developments.
• Define long‑term planning strategies aligned with organizational goals and market trends.
• Drive innovation, sustainability, and smart city initiatives in master planning.
• Establish planning standards, guidelines, and best practices.

• Oversee concept design, land use planning, zoning, and infrastructure integration.
• Ensure alignment of master plans with architectural, engineering, and environmental requirements.
• Review and approve planning submissions, layouts, and design proposals.
• Ensure optimal utilization of land and resources.

• Liaise with government authorities, regulatory bodies, and key stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with local planning regulations and approval processes.
• Collaborate with internal teams, consultants, and partners.
• Represent the organization in high‑level meetings and planning discussions.

• Support feasibility studies, project positioning, and development strategies.
• Align master planning with project timelines, budgets, and commercial objectives.
• Provide strategic input during project execution phases.
• Ensure seamless integration of infrastructure and amenities.

• Contribute to financial planning, budgeting, and cost optimization strategies.
• Evaluate the commercial viability of master planning initiatives.
• Support investment decisions and business case development.
• Monitor planning‑related costs and ensure value optimization.

• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary planning and design team.
• Set performance objectives and drive a high‑performance culture.
• Manage external consultants and planning partners.
• Foster innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Provide strategic reports and updates to executive leadership.
• Monitor key performance indicators and project milestones.
• Ensure governance, compliance, and risk management in planning processes.
• Drive continuous improvement in planning methodologies.

• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Master's degree in Urban Planning or a related discipline is highly preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in master planning and real estate development.
• Proven track record of leading large‑scale mixed‑use or urban development projects.
• Strong knowledge of regional planning regulations and international best practices.

• Strategic thinking and visionary leadership.
• Expertise in master planning and urban development.
• Strong stakeholder and government liaison capabilities.
• Financial and commercial acumen.
• Leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.

• Executive‑level compensation and benefits package.
• Leadership role in large‑scale, high‑profile developments.
• Professional and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities to shape landmark urban developments.