Associate Master Planner

Job Description

Building on our past. Ready for the future. For over 50 years, Worley has been leading the way in the energy, chemicals, and resources sectors. Today, we’re combining that legacy with fresh, ambitious talent to help our customers accelerate the transition to a low‑carbon future. We don’t just imagine change, we deliver it. From designing and building to operating the facilities that power the energy transition, our global expertise is backed by Worley Consulting, which provides the strategic insight and sustainability guidance that shape tomorrow’s industries.

Together, we blend innovation, data‑driven intelligence, and real‑world experience to create a cleaner, more resilient world for our customers, our people, and our planet.

At Worley, our people are our greatest strength. We offer a flexible, inclusive, and collaborative environment where everyone can reach their full potential. Our hybrid working model supports balance, wellbeing, and performance, while our culture of trust and entrepreneurship empowers our teams to deliver excellence. Through training and mentorship, we invest in continuous personal and professional growth.

Are you ready to shape the future of industrial development and help drive sustainable growth in one of the world’s most dynamic markets? We’re looking for an ambitious Associate Master Planner to join our global team, supporting the delivery of transformative master planning projects and helping to expand our presence in the UAE market and support a number of recent project wins.

As a key member of our master planning team, you’ll lead bids, manage complex master planning assignments, and engage directly with clients to communicate design vision and value with clarity and impact. You’ll bring creativity, technical excellence, and strong storytelling skills to articulate ideas that inspire and deliver results.

• Planning – Develop area‑wide strategic plans, place‑economics strategies, and guide site selection through spatial analysis and multi‑criteria frameworks.
• Design – Lead the creation of concept and detailed master plans for industrial projects, non‑process infrastructure, worker accommodations, and commercial ports.
• Landscape – Contribute to landscape strategies and plans that integrate nature‑based solutions, enhancing environmental performance and resilience.

• Experience in developing infrastructure and master planning, with a track record of delivering complex projects across EMEA.
• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or urban planning with a master’s in urban design.
• Proven ability to lead strategic and concept industrial master plans, due diligence or client advisory assignments.
• Skilled in strategic site selection, multi‑criteria assessments, and applying design thinking to develop human‑centric, sustainable, and commercially viable solutions.
• Strong grasp of ESG integration, embedding sustainability and nature‑based solutions into the spatial master planning process.
• Confident communicator with excellent presentation skills and the ability to create compelling design narratives and value propositions.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring capabilities, guiding junior planners and architects.
• Experience in business development and bid preparation, contributing to the growth of a world‑class industrial master planning capability.
• Passionate about innovation to create master planning outcomes.
• Willingness to travel for projects and embrace diverse cultures and ways of working.
• Strong design skills and ability to effectively communicate design through compelling graphics.
• Proficiency in Adobe Suite, AutoCAD, GIS. Revit and Dynamo skills are advantageous.

Role Level: Not Applicable
Work Type:
Full‑Time
Country:
United Arab Emirates
City:
Abu Dhabi
Company Website:
Job Function:
Others
Company Industry / Sector:
Professional Services

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by law.