Thinker

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SA.Riyadh.

Hamad Tower (Atkins) time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R-139720###
** Job Description
** Atkins

Réalis is looking for a
** Future City Thinkers.
**** About Atkins

Réalis
** Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, Atkins

Réalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital.

The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital.  News and information are available at  or follow us on .Learn more about our career opportunities at:

Atkins

Réalis are seeking Strategic Urban Planners of various seniorities who excel at thought leadership — Future City Thinkers—to lead transformative urban strategies across MEA and APAC.This is not a conventional planning role. We’re looking for a visionary leader, a thought provocateur, and a design futurist who can shape the next generation of cities through bold ideas, strategic foresight, and compelling storytelling.

You will be at the forefront of city-scale innovation, guiding governments, developers, and communities toward resilient, inclusive, and tech-enabled urban futures.

You’ll be part of a forward-thinking team shaping vibrant, inclusive, and resilient urban environments, working on some of the region’s most exciting projects. Atkins

Réalis value creativity, collaboration, and bold ideas that push the boundaries of conventional planning.
*
* Key Responsibilities:

*** Lead regional
** urban strategy initiatives
** across MEA and APAC, delivering future-ready frameworks, master plans, and policy guidance.
* Champion
** thought leadership
** through keynote speaking, publications, and strategic advisory roles that influence urban discourse globally.
* Envision
** next-generation cities
** by integrating emerging technologies, climate resilience, mobility innovation, and socio-cultural dynamics.
* Develop and communicate
** urban narratives that inspire action**—using storytelling, visualisation, and strategic framing to engage clients and stakeholders.
* Mentor and
** guide multidisciplinary teams**, fostering a culture of innovation, design excellence, and strategic thinking.
* ** Engage
* * with high-level stakeholders including government agencies, city leaders, and private sector partners to co-create urban visions.
* Translate
** global trends into local strategies**, ensuring contextual relevance while pushing the boundaries of possibility.
* Drive
** innovation in planning tools**, data-driven decision-making, and scenario modelling to support strategic foresight.
* ** Analyse urban trends and data
** using GIS and other planning tools to inform strategic decision-making, working with our digital teams to push boundaries.
* ** Advocate for design excellence
** and innovation in all aspects of urban transformation.
* ** Engage stakeholders
** through workshops, presentations, and participatory design processes to ensure inclusive and responsive planning that feeds into strategic level planning and development.
** Requirements:
*** Post graduate qualification in urban design, urban planning or related field and preferably with a professional affiliation (or eligible for membership).
* Candidates will ideally have a
** minimum of 15 years’
** relevant working experience in strategic urban planning, and master planning with a portfolio of city-scale projects and regional leadership.
* Proven track record in thought leadership—published work, speaking engagements, or recognised contributions to urban…