Advisor - Urban Planning

Giftgujarat; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A global urban planning and development firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced leader to drive urban development and sustainability strategies. The role requires 25+ years in urban planning, with a focus on smart cities and infrastructure. Responsibilities include guiding integrated planning, advising on sustainable practices, and developing smart city solutions. Ideal candidates will possess advanced degrees and experience in leading significant urban projects. The position is contractual, full-time, and on-site, with compensation based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• 25+ years of experience in urban development and master planning.
• Led or co-led large-scale city projects.
• Direct involvement in Greenfield city/Financial Hubs development.

Responsibilities

• Guide on integrated land use planning and transport networks.
• Advise on development of ICT infrastructure and smart city solutions.
• Provide strategic inputs on sustainability and climate-resilient strategies.
• Support planning of multi-modal transport systems.

Skills

Urban Planning

Infrastructure Planning

Sustainability Strategies

Smart City Solutions

Education

Master’s or PhD in Urban Planning/Architecture/Civil Engineering

Job description

PA & E | Contractual -Full-Time | On-Site

The Company intends to engage a globally recognized urban planning & development leader who has expertise across planning, infrastructure, sustainability, and economic strategy.

The domain expert will guide to strengthen GIFT City’s positioning as a globally competitive financial and smart urban ecosystem, benchmarked against leading hubs like London, Singapore and Hong Kong.

Minimum years of experience

25 Years

Contractual Period

2 Years

No. of Post

1

Qualifications

Master’s or PhD in one or more of:

• Urban Planning / City & Regional Planning
• Urban Design / Architecture
• Infrastructure Planning / Civil Engineering

Degrees from globally respected institutions preferred for global exposure.

Experience

• 25+ years in urban development and master planning
• Led or co-led large-scale city projects (new cities, financial districts, smart cities)
• Direct involvement in Greenfield city/Financial Hubs development

Key Areas of Expertise & Responsibilities

• Integrated Master Planning
  • Provide strategic inputs on integrated land use planning, aligning transport networks, utility infrastructure, and economic zoning frameworks.
  • Advise on Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) models to enhance urban efficiency and accessibility.
  • Support planning and optimization of high-density, mixed-use financial districts, in line with global best practices.

2. Smart & Digital Cities

• Guide development and implementation of ICT infrastructure, digital platforms, and data-driven urban governance frameworks.
• Provide advisory on adoption of AI-enabled smart city solutions for efficient service delivery and city management.
• Leverage experience from leading global smart cities (e.g., Singapore, Dubai) to benchmark and enhance GIFT City initiatives.

3. Sustainability & Resilience

• Advise on net-zero and climate-resilient urban planning strategies, aligned with global sustainability goals.
• Provide guidance on obtaining and implementing green building and urban certifications such as LEED, WELL, BREEAM, etc.
• Support integration of ESG principles into infrastructure and urban development projects.

4. Infrastructure & Mobility

• Provide strategic inputs on planning and integration of multi-modal transport systems, including metro connectivity, airports, and last-mile solutions.
• Advise on utility infrastructure planning, including power, water supply, waste management, and district cooling systems.
• Support development of scalable and future-ready urban infrastructure frameworks.
• Provide strategic advisory notes, concept frameworks, and policy inputs as required.
• Participate in high-level meetings, reviews, and stakeholder consultations.
• Support the Company in benchmarking, planning, and implementation guidance for key initiatives.
• The scope of work may be modified from time to time based on organizational priorities.

General Terms

• This position will report to Managing Director & Group CEO.
• The engagement shall be on a full-time retainership basis for a fixed tenure (initially 2-yrs), extendable based on requirement and performance.
• Compensation shall be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience.
• The scope of work may be modified from time to time based on organizational priorities.