Website Emirates Investment Corporation
The function of this position is to provide a high level of competency in leading technical master planning and urban design activities both independently and as a leader of a project team.
A broader outcome of this hire is to support the business development of the master planning team by leading work winning efforts across different markets and locations, both for existing internal and external clients as well as new ones.
Master planning: carrying out independent site visits to do SWOT analysis of sites/ developments, development of high level conceptual options, location and layout of master planning land uses, identifying population and GFA demands from master plans through benchmarking of projects, knowledge of current trends and technologies in planning and integrating inputs and outputs with the environmental, infrastructure and transportation planners.
Urban design: writing and illustrating urban design and concept architecture concepts, explanation and analysis of a project s requirements to develop urban design and landscape guidelines, bench marking studies for comparable developments, development of presentations and reports to explain the same.
Architecture: writing and illustrating concepts around different types of architecture, explanation and analysis of a project s requirements to develop project briefs, strategies and guidelines, bench marking studies for comparable developments, development of presentations and reports to explain the same.
Landscape design: writing and illustrating landscape design and placemaking concepts, explanation and analysis of a project s requirements to develop strategies and guidelines, bench marking studies for comparable developments, development of presentations and reports to explain the same.
Leadership: Leading (project managing) design projects for both internal and external clients. Leading, taking records at progress meetings, presentations and workshops.
Design and production of deliverables: Managing self and outputs but that of support staff to prepare high quality, modern looking documents that stands out from the peers due to their presentation style and reporting.
Responding to ad hoc client and stakeholder requests: Quick turnaround for short planning, urban design exercises.
Meeting and establishing relationships with local authorities.
Responsible for managing/adhering to any additional tasks given by the Chairman apart from BAU (Business as usual) activities.
Education and Formal Training
Relevant bachelor s degree in architecture, and or urban design with a masters/ doctorate in urban design, planning or development from a recognized university.
Strong aptitude and ability to use software s like AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Sketchup, InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.
8-10 years of experience in residential site planning with consultancy or a private developer.
Prior experience in working in the Middle East region, including the ability to travel to various locations at short notice.
The ideal candidate should possess and be able to demonstrate the following skills and knowledge. These points should align with the key areas of responsibility:
Sound knowledge of international best practices and demonstration of use of innovative techniques in urban design, urban planning, and sustainable development.
Excellent hand drawing skills.
High fluency in English and or Arabic to write reports and presents work to clients/ authorities.
Excellent Excel skills to develop land use planning scenarios and cost modeling for proposals.
Previous experience of working in a large multicultural and multidisciplinary environment.
Meticulous and methodical approach to tasks.
Ability to complete tasks swiftly to meet tight deadlines.
This position reports to Project Design Manager
Industry
Investment Management
Private company
Full- time
Infrastructural Engineering
Project Management
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