Strategic Development Planner & Approvals Lead

Adecco Portugal; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco Portugal is seeking a Planning Specialist in Kuala Lumpur to support development projects from feasibility through submissions. You will coordinate with authorities, consultants, and internal teams to ensure compliance with planning guidelines.

The role emphasizes reviewing land information, development proposals, and regulatory requirements, with a focus on timely approvals and robust planning reports for management review.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Town Planning, Urban Planning, Property Development, Civil Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in property development, development planning, feasibility studies, or authority liaison.
• Experience in residential high-rise, commercial, or mixed-development projects will be an advantage.
• Familiar with local authority approval processes, development planning guidelines, and statutory submission requirements in Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting project feasibility studies and planning analyses in line with project objectives.
• Review land information, development proposals, planning requirements, and regulations to support planning decisions.
• Liaise with authorities, councils, agencies, and external consultants on planning approvals and submissions.
• Coordinate with architects, planners, engineers to ensure compliance with guidelines.
• Monitor progress of planning submissions and approvals to ensure timely decisions.
• Assist in preparing master plans, development schedules, and planning reports.
• Coordinate with internal departments on development planning and timelines.
• Identify planning issues, regulatory constraints, and project risks, recommending solutions.
• Prepare feasibility reports and progress updates for management.
• Monitor changes in planning policies and local guidelines that affect developments.

Skills

Planning coordination

Regulatory liaison

Project management

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Town Planning, Urban Planning, Property Development, Civil Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

Adecco Portugal is seeking a Planning Specialist in Kuala Lumpur to support development projects from feasibility through submissions. You will coordinate with authorities, consultants, and internal teams to ensure compliance with planning guidelines.

The role emphasizes reviewing land information, development proposals, and regulatory requirements, with a focus on timely approvals and robust planning reports for management review.