Principal Town Planning Officer

As a Principal Urban Designer at WSP, you will have the opportunity to play a significant role in shaping vibrant, sustainable, and people-centered places across the Middle East. Your main responsibilities will include: - Leading and managing urban design and master planning projects from concept visioning through detailed development, ensuring alignment with client objectives, local regulations, and WSP's quality standards. - Translating visions and strategies into high-quality, buildable master plans that balance creativity, technical rigor, and sustainability. - Preparing, reviewing, and presenting design reports, drawings, visual materials, and documentation for clients and internal teams. - Using a range of digital tools to develop compelling graphics, diagrams, and visual narratives that effectively communicate design intent. - Collaborating with various professionals such as landscape architects, architects, engineers, and environmental specialists to deliver integrated, resilient, and human-scale environments. - Leading design charrettes, workshops, and presentations to clearly communicate design direction and rationale to clients and stakeholders. - Supporting business development through design input, bid strategy, technical writing, and visual content for proposals. - Mentoring and developing graduate and mid-level designers to foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous professional growth. - Staying current with emerging technologies, sustainability frameworks, and global best practices in urban design and landscape-led master planning. Qualifications required for this position include: - A degree in Urban Design, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or a related discipline; a master's degree in Urban Design or Masterplanning is preferred. - 10+ years of professional experience in urban design or master planning, preferably within the Middle East and on large-scale, mixed-use, or coastal developments. - Strong creative design thinking with the ability to develop innovative, context-sensitive, and deliverable design solutions. - A proven track record of translating conceptual ideas into well-resolved, visually engaging master plans and urban design frameworks. - Strong design leadership and presentation skills, with proficiency in tools such as AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, Rhino, and MS Office. - Experience with 3D visualization, GIS, or data-driven design tools such as Power BI or AI-supported workflows is an advantage. - A solid understanding of sustainable urbanism, placemaking, and the integration of landscape and environmental systems into urban design. - Proven experience leading teams, coordinating across disciplines, and managing design deliverables to tight deadlines. - Excellent communication and client engagement skills, comfortable leading discussions and presenting to diverse audiences. - Membership (or eligibility) in a recognized professional body such as RTPI, UDG, PIA, ASLA, or equivalent is desirable. - A collaborative, proactive mindset and a genuine passion for creating inclusive, liveable, and enduring urban places. Location: Noida, Bangalore As a Principal Urban Designer at WSP, you will have the opportunity to play a significant role in shaping vibrant, sustainable, and people-centered places across the Middle East. Your main responsibilities will include: - Leading and managing urban design and master planning projects from concept visioning through detailed development, ensuring alignment with client objectives, local regulations, and WSP's quality standards. - Translating visions and strategies into high-quality, buildable master plans that balance creativity, technical rigor, and sustainability. - Preparing, reviewing, and presenting design reports, drawings, visual materials, and documentation for clients and internal teams. - Using a range of digital tools to develop compelling graphics, diagrams, and visual narratives that effectively communicate design intent. - Collaborating with various professionals such as landscape architects, architects, engineers, and environmental specialists to deliver integrated, resilient, and human-scale environments. - Leading design charrettes, workshops, and presentations to clearly communicate design direction and rationale to clients and stakeholders. - Supporting business development through design input, bid strategy, technical writing, and visual content for proposals. - Mentoring and developing graduate and mid-level designers to foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous professional growth. - Staying current with emerging technologies, sustainability frameworks, and global best practices in urban design and landscape-led master planning. Qualifications required for this position include: - A degree in Urban Design, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or a related discipline; a master's degree in Urban Design or Masterplanning is preferred. - 10+ years of professional