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Urban Planner & Policy Advisor

Sourcet Global
3 days ago
Full-time
On-site
North Coast, Matruh, Egypt
Urban Planning

Job Description: Urban Planner & Policy Advisor (PMC Level)

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Urban Planner & Policy Advisor to join our Program Management Consultancy (PMC) team. In this role, you will be responsible for leading urban planning, master planning, and policy advisory services for large-scale and city-wide developments. You will play a pivotal role in establishing development guidelines, ensuring regulatory compliance, driving sustainability and smart city initiatives, and liaising with government authorities and key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

  • Urban & Master Planning Lead: Direct and review complex urban design, zoning frameworks, and master plans for large-scale and city-wide projects.

  • Policy Advisory & Guidelines: Formulate, review, and implement urban development policies, zoning regulations, building codes, and development guidelines tailored to project requirements.

  • Smart Cities & Sustainability Integration: Incorporate sustainable urban practices, smart city technologies, and green infrastructure standards into overall planning and advisory outputs.

  • Stakeholder & Authority Coordination: Act as the primary liaison between key stakeholders, municipal authorities, regulatory bodies, and internal project management teams to secure approvals and align strategies.

  • Consultancy & PMC Management: Provide strategic oversight of external consultants and sub-consultants, ensuring all deliverables meet high quality standards and technical specifications.

  • Risk & Policy Review: Identify planning risks, land-use conflicts, and regulatory roadblocks early in the development lifecycle, proposing effective policy solutions.



Requirements

Education & Qualifications

Mandatory:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, or a closely related discipline.

Preferred:

  • Master’s Degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, or Public Policy.

Preferred Courses & Certifications:

  • Urban Planning / Policy Certifications (e.g., AICP, RTPI, or regional equivalents) – Preferred

  • GIS (Geographic Information Systems) proficiency/certification – Preferred

  • Sustainability / Smart Cities Certifications (e.g., LEED AP, Estidama, BREEAM) – Advantageous

  • PMP (Project Management Professional) – Advantageous

Required Experience & Career Track

  • Total Experience: 10–12+ years of progressive experience in urban planning, master planning, and policy advisory within reputable PMC / Consultancy environments.

  • Project Profile: Hands-on experience in large-scale, mega-projects, or city-wide developments.

Typical Career Progression Profile:

  • 0–5 Years: Urban Planner / Architect

  • 5–10 Years: Senior Urban Planner

  • 10–12+ Years: Urban Planning Lead / Advisor