Exec/Planner (Physical Planning)

URA Urban Redevelopment Authority; Singapore; On-site; SGD 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

URA Urban Redevelopment Authority seeks a Planner (Physical Planning) to help set strategic mid-term land use policies and prepare detailed local area plans. You will guide efforts to realise these plans by integrating land use with transport planning and sustainable design, and coordinate district master planning and implementation programmes.

The role emphasizes analytical writing, strong presentation and communication skills, and ability to work independently as well as in a team,

Qualifications

• Degree or postgraduate diploma in urban planning or related field; or 4+ years relevant experience.
• Excellent analytical and writing skills.
• Good presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Set strategic mid-term land use policies and prepare detailed local area plans.
• Guide efforts to bring plans into reality by integrating land use with transport planning and sustainable design.
• Coordinate district master planning and formulation of implementation programmes and guidelines.

Skills

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Quick learner

Team player

Independent worker

Education

Urban/Regional planning degree

Job description

Planner (Physical Planning)

You will help to set strategic mid-term land use policies, prepare detailed local area plans; and guide efforts to bring these plans into reality. Focus will be on optimising and integrating land use, good transportation planning and creating a quality and sustainable built environment. You will be involved in a variety of works such as district master planning for Singapore. You will also coordinate and formulate implementation programmes, policies and guidelines to realise these plans.

Requirements

• Degree/postgraduate diploma in urban and regional planning, urban design, architecture, landscape architecture, sustainable design, civil/environmental engineering, transport planning, real estate, geography or environmental studies. In the alternative, candidates without a degree should possess at least 4 years of relevant experience.
• Relevant experience will be useful
• Excellent analytical and writing skills
• Good presentation and communication skills
• Quick learners with a high level of commitment will have an advantage
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team is a must