Senior / Principal Spatial or Urban Planner

Lead and manage spatial and master planning projects, ensuring they meet client goals, local regulations, and WSP’s quality standards.

Carry out and review research, data collection, and spatial analysis to support sustainable and resilient development strategies.

Prepare and technically review clear, engaging reports, presentations, data outputs and plans for clients and internal teams.

Use GIS, analytical, and AI-based tools to support assessments, modelling, and visual storytelling.

Translate complex spatial, demographic, and socio-economic data into meaningful planning insights.

Work closely with multidisciplinary teams — from urban designers and engineers to economists and environmental specialists — to develop integrated, forward-looking master plans.

Support proposals and business development efforts by creating technical content and providing commercial inputs to bids

Lead, manage, mentor and develop graduate and consultant level planners,  promoting professional development, knowledge-sharing, training programmes and initiatives to grow and evolve skillsets to meet business, client and project requirements.

Stay curious and up to date with new planning technologies, sustainability frameworks, and global trends in city-making.

A degree in Urban Planning, Spatial Planning, Regional Planning, or a related field, Masters degree is preferred

10+ years of post graduate experience in spatial or master planning, ideally on projects in KSA or across the Middle East.

Skills in a range of software (GIS, Adobe Suite, MS Office, AutoCAD). Experience with AI-based or data-visualisation tools such as Power BI is advantageous

A good grasp of sustainable urban development, spatial strategy, and multidisciplinary coordination.

Effective communicator who is comfortable and has experience of presenting to clients and stakeholders

Experience in managing and leading teams of spatial/urban planners

Membership (or eligibility for membership) in a recognised planning body such as RTPI, APA, PIA, or ITPI is desirable.

A collaborative, proactive mindset — and a genuine passion for creating better places

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