Senior Urban Planner

Senior Urban Planner

Shape a future with purpose at Arup in Istanbul.

We guide, plan and design the future of the built environment. We are a global consultancy with extensive technical and advisory expertise.

Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

We bring together designers, planners, engineers and specialists to deliver integrated, sustainable solutions across the built environment. Our urban design and masterplanning team work at every scale — from neighbourhood frameworks to city-wide strategies — creating places that are purposeful, equitable, and beautiful.

The Opportunity

Our masterplanning team in Türkiye is growing to respond to exciting market opportunities across the region. We are looking for a Senior Urban Designer to play a central role in building this capability — helping us win, lead, and deliver high-quality urban design and masterplanning commissions.

You will be instrumental in establishing design leadership, strengthening client relationships, and delivering projects that shape cities and communities.

As a Senior Urban Planner at Arup, you will:

• Take ownership of project concept design — independently leading masterplanning projects from initial concept through subsequent stages, directing and reviewing outputs at each milestone.
• Establish yourself as the design lead — undertaking urban design tasks, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring design quality and coherence across all project deliverables.
• Build client confidence and team capability — actively engaging with clients, presenting work with clarity and influence, and mentoring team members to elevate the team's overall design standards.

Does this role inspire you?

We're looking for someone who is passionate about working in multidisciplinary teams alongside engineers, architects, and other built-environment specialists. We also value:

• Master's degree (or equivalent) in Architecture, Urban Design, or Urban Planning.
• Significant professional experience in urban design and masterplanning — typically 10+ years.
• Proven ability to manage and lead a project team of typically 5–10 people, taking full responsibility for the delivery of project outputs to programme, budget, and quality expectations.
• Strong visual and verbal communication skills, with a portfolio that demonstrates your ability to convey design intent through a variety of techniques, such as diagrams, sketches, 3D models, drawings, and presentations.
• Experience engaging directly with clients and key stakeholders across both public and private sectors, with the ability to influence and build trust.
• Strong professional proficiency in English and Turkish (written and spoken)

Why Arup?

At Arup, we believe in rewarding our members for their contributions to our shared success. As a trust-owned company, we have the freedom to pursue meaningful work that aligns with our purpose and values. We also offer a unique profit share program, allowing our members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Benefits that work for you:

• Professional Growth & Development: Benefit from continuous learning opportunities, training programs, and mentorship to enhance your skills and advance your career at Arup.
• Global Opportunities: Collaborate with colleagues worldwide and explore potential short-term or long-term assignments at other Arup offices and project locations.
• Financial Well-being & Ownership: Receive a competitive salary and benefits package and share in Arup's success through our global profit-sharing programme.
• Flexible working: Working from home up to 3 days a week and up to 20 days a year from another country.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective where individuality is encouraged. Our strength comes from how we respect, share, and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas. You'll have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, and to the clients and communities we serve.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of the world around us. We actively promote a culture of inclusion where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued.

We welcome applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible. If you need any assistance or adjustments, please visit our Candidate Support page for contact information and assistance. We're happy to help.

Do you want to join us in shaping a better world?