Job description

The Technical Director – Urban Planning at AtkinsRéalis in Riyadh will lead strategic and high-profile urban development initiatives across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, directly supporting Riyadh's spatial and infrastructural transformation in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030. This senior leadership role is responsible for setting technical direction and strategic vision for national, regional, and local urban planning projects, ensuring that comprehensive plans, structure plans, city visions, zoning regulations, and land use strategies meet international best practices and local regulatory requirements. The Director will integrate land use planning with transportation systems, environmental sustainability, smart city technologies, and public realm enhancements, while managing multidisciplinary teams including planners, architects, engineers, and GIS specialists. Acting as a key advisor to government agencies, private developers, and international consultants, the Director ensures alignment with regional frameworks and advocates for innovative, sustainable, and inclusive urban policies. This position demands extensive experience in delivering complex strategic plans, exceptional stakeholder engagement capabilities, and the ability to represent the department in public forums and high-stakes client interactions.