Graduate Urban Planner

4 weeks ago


Dubai, United Arab Emirates AECOM Full time

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

**Job Description**:
Join AECOM's 2024 Graduate Program

**About the Role**: As a Graduate Urban Planner at AECOM, you will be at the forefront of shaping vibrant and sustainable cities. Your responsibilities will include:
+ Contributing to research-based tasks, ensuring the quality of output aligns with local office standards.

+ Developing an understanding of client and authority Planning Portals and Policy systems.

+ Assisting in report production and project management tasks, including preparation of Project Management Plans (PMPs) and drafting Meeting Minutes (MoMs).

+ Analyzing project briefs and sites, collaborating with peers to develop comprehensive site reviews and recommendations.

+ Conducting planning history research and site visits, describing key constraints and opportunities under the supervision of senior planners.

+ Collecting, comprehending, and representing Zoning Regulations, local regulatory frameworks, and urban design guidelines in the operating regions.

+ Contributing to maintaining an updated planning library with relevant standards, regulations, and guidelines.

+ Contributing to the planning benchmarks library by bringing in the latest trends and innovative ideas in systems, processes, governance, policy, and strategies.

**What We're Looking For**: We are seeking enthusiastic graduates who are:
+ Passionate about urban planning and creating livable, resilient communities.

+ Interested in sustainable development and innovative urban design solutions.

+ Possess strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.

+ Effective communicators and team players who thrive in collaborative environments.

**Your Development Journey**: Throughout the graduate program, you will:
+ Receive comprehensive training and mentorship from experienced urban planners.

+ Gain exposure to diverse planning projects and tasks, from concept development to implementation.

+ Develop technical skills in urban design, land use planning, and policy analysis.

+ Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to deliver impactful planning solutions.

+ Engage in professional development opportunities to expand your knowledge and expertise in urban planning.

**Qualifications**:
Minimum Requirements

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning from an accredited University

3. Successful applicants must have achieved a minimum GPA of 3.3 or 2:1 (or equivalent) and above.

4. If you hold a Master’s Degree, it should have started within 12 months of completing your Bachelor’s Degree to ensure continuous education and meet program requirements.

Additional Information

**Recruitment Timeline**:
**+ Applications open**: May 13th, 2024

**+ Applications close**: May 31st, 2024

**+ Review of CVs, phone screening, and technical interviews**: June and July 2024

**+ Mobilization & visa processing**: August 2024

**+ Start Date**: September / October 2024

**+ Program Orientation**: November 2024 (This includes an induction and meet-and-greet for the entire graduate cohort from all our offices in the ME).

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion - a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

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