Junior Urban Planner

Sensing Local; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 540,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Sensing Local, Bengaluru-based, is seeking a Junior Urban Planner for a 1-year contract to work on GIS-based research, mapping, and spatial analysis. You will contribute to sustainable mobility, walkability, participatory planning and climate-responsive urban systems.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and have opportunities to transition to a full-time role based on performance. The role emphasizes hands-on city projects and mentorship within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with GIS-based research, mapping and spatial analysis.
• Experience with spatial datasets (vector/raster) and reporting outputs.
• Exposure to urban mobility or planning processes a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct GIS-based research, mapping and spatial analysis.
• Assist in data collection (field-based and secondary data).
• Analyze spatial datasets to identify patterns and insights.
• Translate data into maps, visuals and narratives for outputs.
• Contribute to reports, presentations and digital outputs.
• Participate in field visits, stakeholder interactions and workshops.
• Take ownership of tasks within projects and see them through.

Skills

GIS tools

Spatial data

Urban planning

KoboToolbox/ODK

QuickOSM plugins

Education

Bachelor's in Architecture

Master's in Urban Planning

Tools

QGIS

Google Earth

MyMaps

Job description

Time Commitment: Full-time position, 1-Year contract (extendable)

About us

At Sensing Local, we work at the intersection of urban planning, data, and people. Our projects focus on making cities more walkable, inclusive, climate-responsive, and human-centered. From reimagining neighbourhood streets to building city-scale strategies, our work combines on-ground insights, participatory processes, and spatial analysis to create solutions that are both practical and scalable.

We re a small, interdisciplinary team-planners, designers, GIS specialists, and communicators-who care deeply about the cities we live in.

Role overview

We re looking for a Junior Urban Planner who enjoys working with maps, data, and real-world urban challenges. This is a 1-year contract role, designed as an intensive learning and contribution experience. High-performing candidates will have the opportunity to transition into a full-time position at the end of the term.

You ll work closely with the team on projects related to:

• Sustainable mobility
• Walkability and public spaces
• Participatory planning
• Climate-responsive urban systems

What you will be doing

• Work on GIS-based research, mapping, and spatial analysis
• Support data collection (both field-based and secondary data)
• Analyse spatial datasets (vector/raster) to identify patterns and insights
• Translate data into clear maps, visuals, and narratives
• Contribute to reports, presentations, and digital outputs
• Participate in field visits, stakeholder interactions, and workshops
• Take ownership of specific tasks within projects and see them through end-to-end

What you need to excel

Skills Tools:

• Working knowledge of GIS tools (QGIS, Google Earth, MyMaps, etc.)
• Ability to work with spatial data and generate meaningful outputs
• Basic understanding of urban systems, mobility, or planning processes
• Familiarity with tools like KoboToolbox, ODK, Mergin Maps is a plus
• Exposure to plugins (e.g., QuickOSM, qgis2web) or Space Syntax is a bonus

Education background:

• Bachelor s in Architecture / Urban Planning / Geography / Related fields
• Master s in Urban Planning / Transport / Environmental Planning or allied disciplines

Who is this role a good fit for

• Enjoys working at the intersection of data + cities + people
• Curious and likes asking why does this work the way it does
• Comfortable with both independent work and team collaboration
• Can communicate ideas clearly, visually and verbally
• Detail-oriented but also able to see the bigger picture
• Excited to learn, experiment, and grow in a fast-moving environment

What you can expect to gain

• Hands-on experience on real city projects (not just desk research)
• Exposure to end-to-end project workflows
• Mentorship from a multidisciplinary team
• Opportunity to build a strong portfolio of applied work
• A pathway to a full-time role based on performance

Compensation

5.4 - 7.2 CTC

Competitive, based on experience (aligned with early-career roles in Bengaluru)