32 City Planning jobs in Saudi Arabia

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Manager - Cost Planning to join our City Assets team at Qiddiya Investment Company. This role is pivotal in ensuring accurate and strategic cost planning for the development of city assets that align with our vision of transforming Saudi Arabia's entertainment landscape. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in cost management and demonstrate a strong ability to lead cost planning initiatives. This position offers the opportunity to be a key player in one of the world's most innovative projects.

• Lead and overview the cost planning processes for city assets, ensuring that they are aligned with project goals and timelines.
• Implement advanced cost planning methodologies to optimize resource allocation and budgeting.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, architects, and engineers to create comprehensive cost plans that support design objectives.
• Manage relationships with external cost consultants, ensuring high-quality outputs and adherence to project specifications.
• Utilize analytical tools and techniques to monitor project costs and identify deviation from budgets.
• Provide expert guidance on cost risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Mentor and develop junior staff in cost planning methodologies and practices.
• Participate in stakeholder meetings to present cost reports and updates, fostering transparency and informed decision-making.

• Minimum of 7+ years of relevant experience in cost planning, specifically focusing on large-scale infrastructure or city development projects.
• Strong background in client-side project management or quantity surveying is preferred.
• Professional qualifications such as RICS, AIQS, or similar are highly desirable.
• A proven track record of leading cost planning efforts with demonstrated results in financial efficiency.
• Excellent analytical skills and proficiency in cost estimation software and tools.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with diverse project teams and stakeholders.

Offering a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Manager - Cost Planning to join our City Assets team at Qiddiya Investment Company. This role is pivotal in ensuring accurate and strategic cost planning for the development of city assets that align with our vision of transforming Saudi Arabia's entertainment landscape. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in cost management and demonstrate a strong ability to lead cost planning initiatives. This position offers the opportunity to be a key player in one of the world's most innovative projects.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead and overview the cost planning processes for city assets, ensuring that they are aligned with project goals and timelines
• Implement advanced cost planning methodologies to optimize resource allocation and budgeting
• Collaborate closely with project managers, architects, and engineers to create comprehensive cost plans that support design objectives
• Manage relationships with external cost consultants, ensuring high-quality outputs and adherence to project specifications
• Utilize analytical tools and techniques to monitor project costs and identify deviation from budgets
• Provide expert guidance on cost risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle
• Mentor and develop junior staff in cost planning methodologies and practices
• Participate in stakeholder meetings to present cost reports and updates, fostering transparency and informed decision-making

Requirements

• Minimum of 7+ years of relevant experience in cost planning, specifically focusing on large-scale infrastructure or city development projects
• Strong background in client-side project management or quantity surveying is preferred
• Professional qualifications such as RICS, AIQS, or similar are highly desirable
• A proven track record of leading cost planning efforts with demonstrated results in financial efficiency
• Excellent analytical skills and proficiency in cost estimation software and tools
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with diverse project teams and stakeholders

Benefits
Offering a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

Company Description

PROJECTOL is a business development and research firm that turns ideas into real, scalable outcomes. We combine market intelligence, customer insight, and strategic thinking to help leaders move from vision to momentum with confidence. Our services include opportunity sizing, value propositions, business models, and go-to-market plans. We support our clients with data-driven analysis and clear narratives that win stakeholder buy-in. We coordinate what it takes to make progress, resulting in faster decisions, stronger alignment, and a repeatable path from concept to impact.

Role Description

Strategic Planning Consultant

Location:
Saudi Arabia

Employment Type:
Full-time / Consultancy

Experience:
10+ years

Responsibilities:

• Develop strategic frameworks and implementation roadmaps for the Marina Infrastructure Development Project.
• Conduct strategic, financial, and economic analyses aligned with Vision 2030.
• Define KPIs and performance benchmarks for project success.
• Support management in strategic decision-making and execution.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or equivalent.
• PMP or a recognized Strategic Planning Certification.
• Proven experience in strategy formulation and economic development.
• Excellent leadership, analytical, and communication skills.

Part-Time ERP Consultant (Odoo)

The Eye Consultants is a leading medical center specializing in ophthalmology and eye surgery, housing over 50 of the finest and highly skilled Saudi consultants. We focus on providing top-tier eye care services with a commitment to exceptional patient experiences and outcomes.

We are looking for a skilled ERP Consultant (Part-Time) with hands-on experience in Odoo, to act as an advisor and coordinator with our local implementation partner. The consultant will play a key role in ensuring the smooth rollout of our ERP system across the following functions:

Finance

Procurement

Inventory

Sales & Distribution

E-Invoicing

Responsibilities:

Coordinate with the local Odoo implementation partner to ensure project success.

Advise on Odoo module configuration and customization aligned with business workflows.

Analyze business requirements and translate them into effective ERP solutions.

Ensure compliance with local e-invoicing regulations and seamless integration.

Support internal teams during deployment and adoption.

Requirements:

Proven experience in Odoo ERP implementation and customization.

Strong knowledge of business processes in finance, procurement, inventory, and sales.

Familiarity with Saudi regulations and system integration.

Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Company Description

Touch Business Solutions is a silver odoo parnter in Saudi Arabia its a subsidary of Al Sehly holding .

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for an Odoo ERP Functional Consultant located in Al Khobar. The Odoo ERP Functional Consultant will be responsible for analyzing business processes, configuring and implementing ERP systems, providing user training, and offering support. Day-to-day tasks will involve working closely with clients to understand their business requirements, providing solutions leveraging Odoo ERP functionalities, and ensuring successful ERP implementations.

Qualifications

• Experience in Business Process analysis and improvement
• Strong Analytical Skills to understand complex business needs
• Experience with ERP Implementations and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
• Basic understanding and experience in Finance processes
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, or related field
• Experience with Odoo ERP projects in Saudi Arabia .
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively

Inspired by complex urban challenges and creative solutions? So are we. Join us as a Senior Urban Planning Consultant as part of our Urban Strategies team, where you'll lead transformative projects and help shape sustainable cities.

Here at Buro Happold, expect the exceptional.

From the projects you will work on to the clients we work with. From career-defining opportunities to an inclusive and diverse practice where we all contribute to a more equitable world. From our reputation to our relationships. Wherever your Buro Happold career takes you, it'll be anything but ordinary.

Your next role

Buro Happold has a clear strategic plan, strong learning culture and entrepreneurial mindset that will allow you to thrive.

You'll be part of something bigger than us all where sustainability, equity, social and performance outcomes matter. All of Buro Happold is committed to doing the right thing, even when that's the hardest thing. This is a genuine opportunity to make impact - and leave real legacy.

Your key duties

We are looking for curious and motivated Senior Planning Consultant to be based in Saudi Arabia, Riyadh to Join our dynamic team to deliver transformative urban development and strategic planning projects across the Middle East and beyond. As a key member of our Strategies & Plans Group, you'll lead multidisciplinary teams, drive technical excellence, and foster lasting client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver strategic planning and masterplanning projects.
• Collaborate with diverse teams to create tailored, integrated solutions.
• Manage project performance - technical, financial, and client satisfaction.
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering an inclusive culture.
• Support business growth through work-winning and market insight.

Your skills and experience

• Significant consultancy experience in urban development and strategic planning.Proven leadership on large-scale, multi-stakeholder projects.
• Strong client engagement and team management skills.
• Degree in urban planning, geography, engineering, or related field (Master's/Chartership desirable).
• Experience in the Middle East and international markets preferred.

What we offer you

Bring your knowledge and expertise to one of the world's most respected consultancies.

• Hybrid working arrangements
• Attractive salary and benefits package
• A strong commitment to your continuous development. Whatever stage in your career, we have a learning and development programme that will enable and empower you
• Entitlement to two memberships to professional bodies or subscriptions
• An international culture that wherever your career takes you at Buro Happold, you won't be far from the exceptional.

At Buro Happold, everyone else's extraordinary is just our everyday. Apply today and be a part of our legacy.

A place for everyone

Buro Happold values individual's flexible approaches to working patterns as an important part of the way you work and achieve balance. We welcome applications from those who are seeking flexibility in their careers.

Our exceptional portfolio of projects is the result of the diversity of thought, identities, backgrounds and experiences that shape us. Appreciating each other's differences is key, we want employees to feel they don't have to mask elements of their identity to thrive.

We are working to change the lack of representation of marginalised groups in the built environment and are particularly keen to hear from anyone who feels they are underrepresented in the industry. We have much to learn from one another. Embracing difference allows us to develop the most innovative and elegant solutions.

Please let us know if there are any adjustments, we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Contact so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.

• Develops and maintains planning forms, business rules, task lists, calculation scripts and reports to support business requirements for planning cycles and reporting goals in the Hyperion Planning and PBCS applications
• Maintains and develops ETL routines, meta-data member updates, associated hierarchies (organizations, accounts, plan sets, ) and mappings for various incoming data sources (Business Objects / FMIS, HFM, spreadsheets, Essbase) and downstream reporting applications (SAP, Business Objects/ FMIS, Essbase, PBCS) by leveraging FDMEE, load rules, SQL routines and other technology
• Create / modify, test and promote Planning/Essbase reports/scripts/data forms to meet the needs of the business
• Manage and enhance application control procedures for Planning/Essbase
• Coordinate and administer Disaster Recovery testing for the Planning / Essbase applications annually
• Update the departmental procedures and process maps for Planning and Essbase annually
• Responsible for the proper functioning of all Planning and Essbase applications, including all utilities and tools required to maintain the production and test environments
• Works with Financial, Planning and Analysis Teams to gather planning model and reporting requirements, implements, tests and delivers
• Supports future development and enhancements of Hyperion Planning and PBCS, which may include Workforce, CapEx and Balance Sheet/NII planning models
• Provides support and technical assistance to end users of Workspace and Smart view for Planning and Essbase / Reporting.

• Education: A bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Experience: A minimum of 6-12 years of experience in Hyperion Planning and Essbase applications, including involvement in multiple full life-cycle implementations.

• Must have good experience delivering Urban Planning/Public Realm projects in the public or the private realm for minimum 8 years.
• Must be familiar with design, tender and construction processes. International experience specific to ME and beyond will be considered an added advantage.
• Must be proficient in design, project management, efficiency matrices.
• Must be conversant of the evolving standards of the profession primarily with respective to collaborative and multi-disciplinary design.

• Must be proficient in AutoCAD, REVIT, Adobe CS5, MS Office, Sketch up and Google Pro. Advanced experience of BIM related software in Landscape Design/Infrastructure works will be considered an added advantage.
• A Master's Degree in Urban Planning/Landscape Architecture from universities of International repute is a must.
• CMLI & ASLA qualified professionals shall have an added advantage
• Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English.
• Capable of working on own initiative or as part of a larger multidisciplinary team.

• Have a logical and organized approach to project delivery and able to follow instructions and guidance by senior team members.
• Be aware of the effect of delivery time on financial performance and proactively manage time, resources and budget on a project.
• Able to identify and communicate concerns of the project/team to immediate Line Manager.
• Able to mentor and help subordinates and peers to achieve career progression.
• Able to discuss career goals and aspirations.

• Willingness to share information and knowledge with team members.
• Demonstrate initiative and basic leadership skills to give directions to interdisciplinary work group.
• Experience of working in virtual teams is a plus

• Lead projects with complete design and delivery ownership reporting to Practice Lead.
• Take ownership and lead urban planning/pubic realm projects and work packages.

• Design manage multi-disciplinary urban development projects in the wider context of key business sectors.
• Liaise with key clients and technical and non-technical stakeholders for positive project outcomes.
• Draft technical reports and contractual documents, of acceptable technical and presentation quality with minimum guidance.
• Work to a program for the project and proactively advise Senior leadership of any issue which affects the efficient completion of the project.
• Ensure the team is aware of the design standards, codes and compliances of countries within the ME region and the same are compiled to in the Design. As applicable to each country within the MENA.

• Review work of project teams within LUDP and ensure the quality of deliverables meet the Atkins standards of delivery and client expectations.
• Demonstrate strategic thinking to expand the landscape & urban design business across different regions and develop business within the practice.
• Can contribute to bids and proposals to win work.
• Can cross- over through design thinking between the three disciplines of the practice on large scale projects.
• Delegate & manage work to assigned project team Landscape Architects/urban designers/multidisciplinary proficiencies and obtain the necessary outcome for the projects as per contractual obligations of the project.

• Use business related software independently with ability to guide work of junior team members.
• Successful in identifying and following through on leads/suggestions associated with additional work prospects on the projects they are involved with.
• The individual will be required to travel at times to the different Atkins office and sites globally and interface with the team based there.

• A competitive salary
• Transportation allowance
• Medical and life insurance cover
• 22 calendar days annual leave
• Medical and life insurance cover

• Company gratuity scheme
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Annual flight allowance to point of origin
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24 hour free advice on financial, legal and family care specialists and also access to personal health, fitness and nutrition consultants

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When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We've got what you're looking for.

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Urban Planner to join our team

What You'll Be Doing:

• Performs various assignments requiring conventional planning expertise, but may include some difficult planning and coordination requirements. Gathers, compiles, and analyzes data on economic, social, and physical factors affecting land use.
• Confers with local authorities, civic leaders, social scientists, and land planning and development specialists to devise and recommend arrangements of land and physical facilities for residential, commercial, transportation, industrial, and community uses.
• Develops recommendations based on governmental measures affecting land use, public utilities, community facilities, housing, and transportation to control and guide community development and renewal.
• Prepares, coordinates, and facilitates public involvement and consensus-building meetings and workshops.
• Reviews and evaluates environmental impact reports.
• Assists in coordinating Reuse and Redevelopment Master Plans.
• May coordinate the work of technicians and/or lower-level Planners.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Urban/Environmental Planning or related field
• Typically 5+ years of related work experience.
• Good communication skills.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Working knowledge of urban/environmental planning practices and procedures. Proficiency in utilizing PC and various software packages typically used in urban/environmental planning assignments is required.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY

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