[LTA-AM] SENIOR / EXECUTIVE / PLANNER, ACTIVE MOBILITY

Land Transport Authority (LTA); Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Land Transport Authority (LTA) in Singapore seeks a Senior/Executive Planner to drive walking-focused policy development and planning initiatives. You will develop long-term walking strategies and planning frameworks, and contribute to the National Walking Masterplan to improve pedestrian networks and walkability across Singapore.

You will work with internal divisions and government agencies to harmonise standards, review guidance, and analyse data and best practices to enhance connectivity and

Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Economics, Geography, Engineering System Design, Transport Engineering, Transport Planning, Town/Urban Planning, or related discipline.
• Experience in urban and transport planning, policy development or infrastructure planning.
• Walkability, pedestrian planning and accessibility knowledge an advantage.
• Experience in land use planning, transport planning and transport modelling techniques, and knowledge of pedestrian and cyclist demand modelling tools.
• Strong analytical, communication and report writing skills.
• Knowledge of Microstation/AutoCAD/ArcGIS Pro, spatial analysis or data analysis is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-term walking strategies, policies and planning frameworks.
• Contribute to Singapore's National Walking Masterplan and walking-related policies.
• Review and develop planning guidance to support safe, direct, comfortable and inclusive walking environments.
• Harmonise walking standards with internal divisions and government agencies.
• Conduct policy and planning studies, analyse data and international best practices.

Skills

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Policy development

Planning

Walkability/Accessibility

Data analysis

Report writing

Spatial analysis tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Economics, Geography, Urban Planning or related field

Tools

Microstation

AutoCAD

ArcGIS Pro

Job description

[What the role is]

SENIOR / EXECUTIVE PLANNER / PLANNER, ACTIVE MOBILITY

[What you will be working on]

The Active Mobility Group develops, promotes and regulates the use of active mobility (cycling, riding personal mobility devices, using personal mobility aids, and walking) as a key strategy in LTA’s Walk Cycle Ride vision. This includes overseeing the full value chain of activities from conceptualisation and planning to regulation and communications.

There are 5 main aspects of the Group’s work on Active Mobility:

1. i. Planning
2. ii. Infrastructure Design
3. iii. Promotion and Engagement
4. iv. Regulatory Policy
5. v. Device Sharing
6. vi. Active Mobility Device Import Control
7. vii. Walkability

We seek a dynamic individual with strong analytical and communication skills, and in interest in transport, urban planning and creating walkable cities. You will play a key role in shaping Singapore’s transformation into a highly Valuable city by developing long-term walking strategies, policies and planning frameworks.

You will contribute to the development and implementation of Singapore’s National Walking Masterplan, formulate walking-related policies and planning strategies, and review and develop planning and design guidance to support safe, direct, comfortable and inclusive walking environments. You will work closely with internal divisions and government agencies to harmonise walking standards, integrate walkability considerations into transport and urban development plans, and strengthen the pedestrian network across Singapore.

In addition, you will conduct policy and planning studies, analyse data and international best practices, review technical standards and guidance documents, and develop planning initiatives that enhance connectivity, accessibility and the overall pedestrian experience.

[What we are looking for]

• Knowledge preferably in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Economics, Geography, Engineering System Design, Transport Engineering, Transport Planning, Town/Urban Planning, or a related discipline.
• Those with relevant experience in urban and transport planning, policy development or infrastructure planning will be well suited for the role
• Experience, knowledge or research in walkability, pedestrian planning and accessibility will be an advantage
• Experience in land use planning, transport planning and transport modelling simulation techniques, and knowledge of pedestrian and cyclist demand modelling and simulation tools will be an advantage
• Strong analytical, communication and report writing skills
• Knowledge of Microstation/AutoCAD/ArcGIS Pro, spatial analysis or data analysis will be an advantage