Senior Manager - Urban Planning / GIS

Turner & Townsend
Abu Dhabi
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Architecture & Urban PlanningExperience: 15+ yearsSkills: ["Leadership","Analytical thinking","Problem-solving","Technical writing","Stakeholder management"]

Lead end-to-end urban planning initiatives and GIS operations to enable data-informed decisions and compliant delivery in Abu Dhabi. Manage projects from conception through implementation, oversee geospatial data quality and governance, and develop strategic land use, infrastructure, and sustainable growth plans. Collaborate with government agencies and stakeholders, run spatial analysis for policy recommendations, and manage budgets, timelines, and cross-functional teams.

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Senior Manager - Urban Planning / GIS

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Job Summary

Lead end-to-end urban planning initiatives and GIS operations to enable data-informed decisions and compliant delivery in Abu Dhabi. Manage projects from conception through implementation, oversee geospatial data quality and governance, and develop strategic land use, infrastructure, and sustainable growth plans. Collaborate with government agencies and stakeholders, run spatial analysis for policy recommendations, and manage budgets, timelines, and cross-functional teams.
Location: Abu Dhabi
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Architecture & Urban Planning
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead and manage urban planning projects from conception through implementation, ensuring alignment with municipal objectives and regulatory requirements.
  • •Oversee GIS operations and geospatial data management, establishing best practices for data accuracy, security, and accessibility.
  • •Develop and execute strategic urban planning initiatives including land use planning, infrastructure development, and sustainable growth strategies.
  • •Conduct comprehensive spatial analysis and data modeling to support planning decisions and policy recommendations.
  • •Manage budgets, timelines, and resource allocation while mentoring a team of urban planners, GIS analysts, and technical staff.

Key Requirements

  • •15+ years of professional experience in urban planning, regional planning, or a related field.
  • •5+ years hands-on experience with GIS software and geospatial analysis tools (ArcGIS, QGIS, or equivalent).
  • •5+ years of management or supervisory experience leading technical teams.
  • •Advanced proficiency in spatial analysis, data modeling, and geospatial database management.
  • •Strong project management skills delivering complex initiatives on schedule and within budget.
Experience:15+ yearsUrban planning
Skills:LeadershipAnalytical thinkingProblem-solvingTechnical writingStakeholder management
Certifications:Urban planning GIS certification
Languages:English
Tech Stack:GISArcGISQGISPythonSQL

Company Brief

Turner & Townsend
Global professional services firm providing program, project and cost management, advisory and consulting services across property, infrastructure and natural resources sectors to public and private clients worldwide.
Industry: Consulting
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Leeds, United Kingdom
Founded: 1946
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