Principal Master Planner

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Job Description

Principal Master Planner

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Core Responsibilities

• Review Concept and Detailed Master Plans to ensure compliance with zoning, land use, density controls, and infrastructure coordination.
• Evaluate land use distribution, development mix, phasing strategies, access, circulation, and overall development structure.
• Ensure alignment between planning proposals and the clients master planning vision and business strategy.
• Issue Master Developer/Owner planning NOCs for authority submissions.
• Maintain the approved master plan and ensure all deviations, plot changes, and amendments are properly recorded.
• Manage review of plot-level planning applications including merging, division, and GFA adjustments.
• Coordinate planning comments across architecture, urban design, utilities, traffic, and infrastructure disciplines.
• Participate in technical meetings with DMT, developers, and consultants.
• Prepare planning reports, review notes, and submission documentation.
• Ensure all submissions meet DMT planning standards and regulations.
• Monitor planning policies and regulatory updates affecting development approvals.
• Maintain accurate land and planning records for reporting and governance.
  
  
  

Tools & Visualization Capabilities

• Proficient in AutoCAD, GIS, and planning-related software.
• Able to analyse planning layouts, density metrics, GFA, and land use schedules.
• Capable of preparing planning diagrams and concept plan
  
  
  

Consultant Oversight & Management

• Coordinate with planning and multi-disciplinary consultants.
• Manage review cycles across concept and detailed planning stages.
• Facilitate coordination meetings and workshops.
  
  
  

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning, or Architecture

Technical Qualifications

• Strong expertise in Concept & Detailed Master Planning
• Experience with land-use distribution, density controls, GFA, FAR, phasing strategies
• Knowledge of DMT planning regulations, zoning policies, and approval processes
• Ability to manage plot-level changes, deviations, and amendments
• Strong coordination across architecture, traffic, utilities, and infrastructure
  
  
  

Language Skills

Written and Spoken English and Arabic is preferred.

Tools

AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Project, Excel (Planning Schedule, lan-use budgets)

Preferred: GIS, SketchUp, Test Fit

Years Of Experience

Minimum 10 years of experience in Urban Planning with multi discipline approach.

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