Ibrahim Elsayed

I'm Urban Planner with 25 years of experience managing urban planning projects in Saudi Arabia and Egypt. Strong expertise in local planning regulations, standards, and sustainable development principles. Proven track record in leading and overseeing project processes and deliverables, as well as preparing and reviewing planning schemes and technical reports.

Professional Experience

Saudi Consulting Services (SAUDCONSULT), Saudi Arabia

Senior Urban Planner / Project Manager — 2013 – Present

2023 – Present

Project: Regional and Local Plans for Al Jouf Governorates (JV with Sweco)

Client: Development Authorities Support Center (DASC), Al Jouf Strategic Development Office (JSDO)

Position: Local Team Leader & SC Project Manager

• Led the SAUDCONSULT team and coordinated with stakeholders.
• Provided support on local planning regulations and context.

Project: Master Plan for MEWA Land, Al Madinah (885,000 sqm)

Client: State Properties General Authority, Ministry of Environment, Water & Agriculture (MEWA)

Position: Project Manager

• Conducted site analysis and infrastructure assessment.
• Managed space programming and development scenarios review.
• Oversaw stakeholder coordination and subconsultant outputs.

Project: Housing Projects in Eastern Province (10 sites, 1500 ha, in partnership with AS+P GmbH)

Client: Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs & Housing (MOMRAH)

Position: Senior Urban Planner

• Reviewed and modified master plans to meet regulations.
• Conducted demographic analysis for community services.
• Oversaw subdivision and detailed site planning.

Project: King Faisal Air Academy, Majma'ah (5,000 ha, with Burns & McDonnell)

Client: Ministry of Defense, Royal Saudi Air Force

Position: Senior Urban Planner

• Reviewed and modified planning documents per local codes.
• Conducted planning for academic, technical, and housing zones.

2022 – MSc in Planning and Urban Leadership, University of the West of England

2020 – Master’s in Global Smart City Management, Zigurat Global Institute of Technology / Universitat de Barcelona

2001 – Preparatory Master in Urban Design, Faculty of Regional & Urban Planning, Cairo University

1998 – B.Sc. in Urban Planning, Faculty of Engineering, Al-Azhar University