Saud Y. Alshaikh

Urban Planning Engineer @ Umm Al Qura For Development and Construction

About

Urban Planning Engineer with practical experience in planning, urban regulations, and large-scale urban development projects across Riyadh, Jeddah, and Makkah. I have contributed to Vision 2030–aligned initiatives, including regulatory guidelines, urban environment improvement programs, and mixed-use destination development such as the MASAR Destination in Makkah. My experience includes working with municipalities and engineering consultancies on: • Urban regulations and guidelines • Structural and detailed planning • GIS-based spatial analysis • Urban development strategies • Built environment assessment I am particularly interested in roles related to urban development, municipal planning, and regulatory frameworks that contribute to creating sustainable, high-quality urban environments.

Country

Saudi Arabia

City

Jeddah

Industry

Higher Education

Skill

Masterplan, Real Estate , Sustainability, smart City , Quality of life, Urban renewal , الاستدامة, feasibility study, Strategic Planning, spatial planning, ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, SPSS, SketchUp, Photoshop

Experience

Urban Planning Engineer

Umm Al Qura For Development and Construction

2024-10 - Present · 2 yrs

• Contributing to the development and refinement of the MASAR Destination master plan in alignment with global urban planning standards. • Supporting Saudi Vision 2030 and Quality of Life Program objectives through integrated urban development solutions. • Coordinating planning studies that balance heritage preservation, spiritual identity, and modern urban needs. • Integrating sustainable planning solutions to enhance connectivity, walkability, and visitor experience

Planning Engineer - Urban Environmental Management

أمانة منطقة الرياض

2024-1 - 2024-10 · 10 mos

الرياض السعودية

• Worked on urban visual distortion improvement projects across multiple sites in Riyadh. • Contributed to the preparation and launch of a Regulatory Guide for the Urban Environment. • Conducted site visits to monitor projects affecting the built environment and ensure regulatory compliance. • Reported urban regulation violations and supported corrective planning actions.

Planner - Urban Planning and Design Department

Namaa For Engineering Consultations

2023-8 - 2023-12 · 5 mos

مكة جدة السعودية

• Participated in urban planning studies, including structural and detailed plans. • Conducted analytical studies supporting urban development strategies. • Worked on a global-class shelter center and zoo project, contributing to planning and design coordination.

Urban planner

Esnad Real Estate Valuation

2022-6 - 2022-8 · 3 mos

مكة جدة السعودية

• Assisted in planning-related and financial studies for real estate valuation projects. • Contributed to evaluating residential and commercial properties. • Analyzed market trends and competitor data to support valuation decisions.

‏Urban planner

Jeddah Municipality أمانة محافظة جدة

2021-5 - 2021-7 · 3 mos

مكة جدة السعودية

• Collaborated on re-planning residential neighborhoods affected by waterways. • Supported design proposals, site analysis, and compensation studies for impacted lands. • Assisted in evaluating planning alternatives and selecting optimal design solutions.