Strategic Housing Planning & Development Manager

Hong Kong Housing Society; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Hong Kong Housing Society is seeking an experienced professional to lead town planning initiatives in Hong Kong. You will assist in research, analyses, development planning and feasibility studies to identify housing opportunities and ensure compliance with planning legislations and approvals.

Responsibilities include advising on planning approvals strategy, coordinating planning briefs and Master Layout Plans, supporting in-house teams on planning and urban design, and liaising with government

Qualifications

• Degree in town planning or equivalent.
• HKIP or RTPI membership with 5+ years post-qualification experience OR Master/Bachelor in Town Planning with 8+ years relevant experience.
• Experience securing planning approvals in Hong Kong.
• At least 2 years' managerial experience.
• Strategic thinking and strong analytical, presentation, supervisory and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English and Chinese; Putonghua is an advantage.
• Proficiency in MS Office, design/presentation software and Chinese word processing; GIS knowledge preferable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in researching and analyses to identify housing development opportunities in Hong Kong.
• Assist in assessing compliance with town planning legislation and planning approvals and conditions.
• Advise on strategy for seeking planning approvals and facilitate submissions of briefs, applications, and Master Layout Plans.
• Support in-house teams on town planning, urban design, development control systems and related expertise.
• Prepare consultancy briefs, coordinate with consultant teams and monitor their performance.
• Liaise with Government authorities and stakeholders to facilitate planning and development processes.
• Assist in supervising and coaching team members.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Supervisory

Interpersonal skills

English and Chinese proficiency

GIS knowledge

MS Office

Education

Town Planning degree

Master/Bachelor in Town Planning

Tools

GIS

Design/ presentation software

Chinese Word Processing

Job description

Hong Kong Housing Society is seeking an experienced professional to lead town planning initiatives in Hong Kong. You will assist in research, analyses, development planning and feasibility studies to identify housing opportunities and ensure compliance with planning legislations and approvals.

Responsibilities include advising on planning approvals strategy, coordinating planning briefs and Master Layout Plans, supporting in-house teams on planning and urban design, and liaising with government