**Job Location**: Cairo, Egypt
Company Overview:
Dar, the founding member of the Sidara group, is an international multidisciplinary consulting organization specializing in engineering, architecture, planning, environment, project management, facilities management, and economics. Sidara operates in 60 countries with 20,500 professionals, Dar connects people, places, and communities through innovative solutions to the world's most complex challenges. We deliver projects from inception through completion, embracing challenges to empower communities worldwide. Learn more at www.dar.com.
Our Vision and Values:
We aspire to be the chosen home of those with a gift for crafting solutions that empower people and an unwavering passion for learning and innovation. Our core values shape our culture and guide our decision-making. We are committed to:
* Excellence
* Responsibility
* Empowerment
* Connectivity
* Courage
Responsibilities:
* Work on large international projects, primarily within the Gulf Area and MENA Region.
* Act as Project Manager or Group Leader on projects.
* Represent the company’s interests by interacting with client representatives through meetings and presentations.
* Prepare, write, and contribute to Design Stage Reports.
* Develop and deliver weekly design progress presentations.
* Attend client workshops and collaborate on project requirements.
* Participate in tender document preparation.
* Review and refine urban planning and design materials.
* Coordinate with other planning and urban design offices within the company.
* Collaborate with internal design teams and external consultants, including urban designers, architects, planners, economists, and engineers.
* Ensure timely and high-quality project deliverables.
* Maintain compliance with the company’s QA system.
* Oversee work produced by internal teams and external contributors, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
* Supervise, mentor, and manage junior staff, including urban planners, urban designers, and interns.
Requirements:
* Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning or Architecture, and a postgraduate degree/diploma in Urban Design or Planning.
* 9–15 years of relevant experience in a multi-disciplinary design environment, focusing on large and complex urban and master planning projects.
* Strong understanding of design processes and technical expertise.
* Proficiency in Adobe Suite and knowledge of the following software:
o Autodesk products (Civil 3D, AutoCAD, or similar CAD software).
o ESRI products (City Engine, ArcGIS).
o SketchUp.
o Twinmotion or Lumion.
* Strong sketching skills (preferred).
* Ability to develop innovative design solutions and think creatively.
* Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills.
* Fluent in written and spoken English.
* Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
* Flexible, adaptable, and able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
* Self-motivated team player with initiative.
* Candidates with strong presentation and client-facing experience will be particularly favored.
What We Offer:
• Accommodation allowance
• Medical and Life insurance starting from your first day.
• Two round-trip economy flights annually.
Kind Note:
* While we carefully review all applications, only candidates meeting the specified requirements will be contacted for further consideration. We appreciate your understanding and thank all applicants for their interest.