Senior Town Planner

YD Planners Sdn. Bhd.; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

YD Planners Sdn. Bhd. in Shah Alam seeks a Senior Town Planner to lead planning projects from concept to submission and implementation, ensuring compliance with local and national regulations.

This on-site role involves preparing reports, development proposals, layout plans, and impact assessments, while coordinating with clients and authorities. You will mentor junior planners, work with stakeholders, and present planning recommendations, leveraging strong GIS/CAD skills and Malaysian planning

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in Urban Planning and Land Use Planning, with ability to develop and review planning proposals.
• Experience in Regional Planning and Environmental Planning, considering infrastructure, sustainability, and community impacts.
• Solid foundation in planning principles with knowledge of Malaysian planning laws, guidelines, and approval processes.

Responsibilities

• Analyze land use and zoning data.
• Prepare and review planning reports, development proposals, layout plans, and impact assessments.
• Mentor junior planners and support strategic planning initiatives.
• Coordinate with clients, government agencies, and other consultants; engage stakeholders and present recommendations.

Skills

Urban Planning

Land Use Planning

GIS

CAD

Stakeholder communication

Team leadership

Public consultation

Education

Bachelor's or Master in Town Planning

Professional registration or eligibility

Tools

GIS software

CAD software

Job description

Role Description The Senior Town Planner will lead and manage planning projects, from initial concept through to submission and implementation, ensuring compliance with relevant local and national planning regulations. This full-time, on-site role based in Shah Alam involves preparing and reviewing planning reports, development proposals, layout plans, and impact assessments. The Senior Town Planner will coordinate with clients, government agencies, and other consultants, participate in stakeholder engagements, and present planning recommendations. Daily responsibilities include analyzing land use and zoning data, assessing environmental and infrastructure considerations, mentoring junior planners, and supporting strategic planning initiatives to deliver high-quality professional advice.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in Urban Planning and Land Use Planning, with the ability to develop and review comprehensive planning proposals.
• Demonstrated experience in Regional Planning and Environmental Planning, including consideration of infrastructure, sustainability, and community impacts.
• Solid foundation in general Planning principles and practices, with a clear understanding of Malaysian planning laws, guidelines, and approval processes.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Town Planning, Urban and Regional Planning, or a closely related field; professional registration or eligibility is an advantage.
• Proficiency in planning-related software (e.g., GIS, CAD) and strong analytical, report-writing, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, lead teams, and communicate effectively with clients, authorities, and stakeholders.
• Prior experience in a senior or lead planning role, ideally within a consultancy environment, is highly beneficial.