Associate Director of Urban Design
AECOM
AECOM is actively looking for an experienced Associate Director of Urban Design to join our Urbanism + Planning studio in Dubai.In this pivotal role, you will spearhead strategic initiatives for urban design and master planning projects, creating vibrant, sustainable, and economically viable urban spaces. This position merges design excellence with client engagement, business development, and mentorship, playing a vital role in AECOM's regional expansion.Key Responsibilities:Direct the creation of master plans, urban strategies, frameworks, and design guidelines at various scales including city, district, and precinct.Establish the urban design vision and uphold quality standards across all projects to ensure design excellence and uniformity.Evaluate and approve project briefs, scopes of work, programs, and fee proposals from a design perspective.Efficiently allocate resources across projects, deploying the right expertise at each stage.Oversee workload, delivery performance, and design quality within your portfolio.Lead the formulation of design concepts, spatial frameworks, and urban narratives for significant projects.Provide essential design insights on land use planning, massing strategies, public realm networks, and place identity.Contribute to the regional growth strategy by identifying new urban design and master planning opportunities.Facilitate collaboration among urban design, planning, architecture, landscape, transportation, and engineering teams.Ensure a consistently high-quality client experience across all interactions.Support account management strategies and key client initiatives.Foster repeat business through exceptional delivery and value-added advisory services.Represent AECOM in high-level client meetings, public discussions, and stakeholder engagements.Lead workshops, engagement sessions, and design reviews with senior stakeholders.
Mar 3, 2026