Urban / Landscape Planning Lead
1 month ago
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented **Urban/Landscape Planning Lead **to join our team
In this role, you will oversee the landscape and urban planning aspects of a major development program in Dubai, focusing on the integration of sustainable and climate-adaptive landscape solutions that are aligned with Dubai Municipality’s Urban and Landscape Master Plans. Working closely with the client and project teams, you will ensure that urban/landscape solutions not only meet aesthetic and environmental objectives but also enhance the functionality of stormwater drainage systems and urban spaces. You will provide strategic leadership in urban/landscape planning, guiding design, implementation, and stakeholder engagement activities.
**What You'll Be Doing**:
- Lead the planning and execution of urban and landscape initiatives to align with the city Urban and Landscape Master Plans.
- Develop and implement landscape strategies that is aligned the stormwater drainage plan.
- Collaborate with the client and relevant government bodies to ensure integrated planning and alignment with regulatory and community needs.
- Guide the design and implementation of landscape features that complement stormwater infrastructure, such as green belts, permeable surfaces, and sustainable drainage systems.
- Oversee the selection of materials, vegetation, and landscape elements to enhance urban biodiversity and support the program’s environmental goals.
- Ensure design standards comply with local climate conditions, cultural values, and urban design objectives.
- Engage with cross-functional teams, including design, engineering, and construction, to integrate urban and landscape plans seamlessly into the overall stormwater infrastructure.
- Conduct regular consultations with community stakeholders and public entities to incorporate their input into the planning process, ensuring plans are inclusive and community-oriented.
- Represent the landscape planning aspect in public communications, working with the public relations team to foster community awareness and support.
- Lead the integration of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) and other environmentally sensitive planning practices into the landscape design.
- Develop strategies for urban greenery that mitigate flood within the catchment areas.
**What Required Skills You'll Bring**:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, Environmental Planning, or a related field.
- Minimum of 15 years in urban or landscape planning, with at least 5 years acting as Client Representative/PMC role on large-scale planning or landscape projects
- Proficiency in GIS and BIM, and landscape planning tools
- Familiarity with Dubai’s environmental regulations and urban planning guidelines in particular Dubai Urban Plan 2040.
- Expertise in sustainable landscape practices, stormwater management, and urban design; understanding of climate-adaptive landscape solution
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement and public relations
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage complex projects, and influence at various organizational levels
**Minimum Clearance Required to Start**:
Not Applicable/None
Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.
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