Founding Co-Founder - Urban Development

About DEEMURADEEMURA is an early-stage Urban Solutions & Development Management firm building the next generation of sustainable, resilient, and future-ready cities.We work at the intersection of urban development, infrastructure, sustainability, technology to help transform land, buildings, districts, and public spaces into high-performing urban assets.DEEMURA serves as the strategic development partner—bringing together vision, planning, engineering, sustainability, innovation and execution to deliver better urban outcomes.Our long-term mission is to help shape cities that are:Sustainable and climate-resilientEnergy-positive and resource-efficientHuman-centered and economically productiveSmart, healthy, and future-readyThe OpportunityWe are looking for a Founding Co-Founder with a background in Civil Engineering or Architecture who shares our ambition to build one of the region's leading urban development firms.This is not a conventional employment opportunity.We are looking for someone who wants to build a company from the ground up, shape its strategy, develop its technical capabilities, and become a long-term equity partner.ResponsibilitiesAs a Founding Co-Founder, you will:Lead the technical vision of the company.Participate in developing urban development strategies.Review development opportunities and assess project feasibility.Coordinate with architects, engineers, consultants, and stakeholders.Support master planning and infrastructure planning.Integrate sustainability principles into every project.Evaluate innovative construction technologies and materials.Participate in client meetings and technical presentations.Help establish technical standards, methodologies, and internal processes.Represent DEEFURA in discussions with developers, investors, government entities, and strategic partners.Preferred BackgroundWe're looking for someone with:Degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture.Professional experience in urban development, real estate, infrastructure, or large-scale projects.Strong understanding of the project development lifecycle.Experience working with multidisciplinary teams.Excellent communication and presentation skills.Entrepreneurial mindset with a willingness to build, not simply manage.Passion for innovation, sustainability, and future cities.Experience in the following is highly valued:Sustainable DevelopmentSmart CitiesGreen InfrastructureUrban PlanningPublic RealmInfrastructure DesignMixed-use DevelopmentsMaster PlanningProject DevelopmentValue EngineeringWho You AreYou are someone who:Thinks long-term.Wants ownership rather than just employment.Is excited by creating something meaningful.Enjoys solving complex urban challenges.Believes cities can become smarter, greener, and more resilient.Wants to help shape the future of urban development in the UAE and beyond.What We OfferFounding equity.Opportunity to build a company from day one.Strategic leadership role.Freedom to shape technical direction.Opportunity to work on impactful urban projects.Long-term growth alongside the company.If you believe urban development should go beyond constructing buildings—and instead create sustainable, productive, and future-ready cities—we would love to hear from you.Let's build the future of cities together.