Assistant Consultant - Urban Design

Job Description What if you could shape a career as unique as you? At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons. A highly motivated Junior Urban Designer with local UAE experience and a foundation in sustainable, climate-responsive design and a proven ability to operate across conceptual, technical, and visual communication workflows. With professional experience gained locally, the candidate brings a blend of creative thinking, research-driven design, and hands-on project delivery, with experience in mixed-use projects, sustainable design solutions, three-dimensional modelling, technical documentation, and authority submissions. Driven by curiosity and a desire to contribute meaningfully to urban challenges, the candidate excels in collaborative environments, adapts quickly to new tools and methodologies, and delivers effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team. Equipped with strong digital modelling and visualization capabilities, presentation skills, and an understanding of design regulations, codes, and authority requirements, this urban designer is well-suited to delivering innovative, sustainable, and high-impact projects. Responsibilities • Contribute to the design and documentation of concepts for mixed-use and master planning projects, including research, site analysis, precedent studies, sketches, diagrams, and design development. • Integrate sustainable and climate-responsive solutions into urban and architectural design proposals. Prepare 3D models and spatial studies using CAD, GIS, Rhino, SketchUp, Grasshopper, Blender, or equivalent tools. • Prepare coordinated technical drawings, documentation, and submittals for project and authority submissions. • Support compliance with planning regulations, design codes, DCR requirements, municipality standards, and other authority requirements. • Support GIS and CAD coordination, ensuring drawings, models, and datasets are accurate and aligned with project standards. • Produce high-quality renderings, diagrams, graphics, and presentations using Adobe Creative Suite and tools such as Enscape, D5, Lumion, Twinmotion, and emerging AI tools. • Support senior designers with project coordination, design development, workshops, authority coordination, and client presentations. • Undertake project-specific research, environmental and site analysis to inform design decisions. Contribute to the use of generative design, AI, and emerging digital workflows to improve design quality and efficiency. Qualifications • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Urban Design, Urban Planning, Architecture, or a related discipline. 1–3 years of relevant professional experience in urban design, architecture, planning, or master planning. • UAE/GCC experience is desirable, with familiarity with local regulations, municipality requirements, DCR, and authority submission processes. • Strong skills in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino/SketchUp, and GIS; experience with visualization tools is preferred. • Understanding of urban design, mixed-use development, sustainable design, public realm, and spatial planning principles. • Strong visual communication, technical documentation, attention to detail, and presentation skills. Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and manage multiple tasks to deadlines. Interest in emerging technologies, AI, generative design, and innovative urban design approaches. Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself? With us, you can. Apply today. Show more Show less

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Urban Design, Urban Planning, Architecture, or a related discipline. 1–3 years of relevant professional experience in urban design, architecture, planning, or master planning. UAE/GCC experience is desirable, with familiarity with local regulations, municipality requirements, DCR, and authority submission processes.

Contribute to the design and documentation of concepts for mixed-use and master planning projects, including research, site analysis, precedent studies, sketches, diagrams, and design development. Integrate sustainable and climate-responsive solutions into urban and architectural design proposals. Prepare 3D models and spatial studies using CAD, GIS, Rhino, SketchUp, Grasshopper, Blender, or equivalent tools. Prepare coordinated technical drawings, documentation, and submittals for project and authority submissions. Support compliance with planning regulations, design codes, DCR requirements, municipality standards, and other authority requirements. Support GIS and CAD coordination, ensuring drawings, models, and datasets are accurate and aligned with project standards. Produce high-quality renderings, diagrams, graphics, and presentations using Adobe Creative Suite and tools such as Enscape, D5, Lumion, Twinmotion, and emerging AI tools. Support senior designers with project coordination, design development, workshops, authority coordination, and client presentations. Undertake project-specific research, environmental and site analysis to inform design decisions. Contribute to the use of generative design, AI, and emerging digital workflows to improve design quality and efficiency.