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

Land Transport Authority; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Land Transport Authority in Singapore invites applications for a Senior/Executive Planner in the Active Mobility Group. You will shape long-term walking strategies and planning frameworks to create walkable cities, reviewing policies and guidance to support safe and inclusive pedestrian environments.

Collaborating with internal divisions and other agencies, you will contribute to Singapore's National Walking Masterplan and harmonise walking standards across infrastructure and transport plans.

Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering or Urban/Transport Planning is preferred.
• Experience in urban and transport planning or infrastructure planning is advantageous.
• Knowledge of pedestrian/cyclist demand modelling tools is beneficial.
• Strong analytical, communication and report writing skills.
• Familiarity with spatial/data analysis tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-term walking strategies and planning frameworks.
• Contribute to the National Walking Masterplan and policy development.
• Review planning guidance to support safe and inclusive walking environments.

Skills

Urban planning

Transport planning

Data analysis

Education

Architecture / Civil Engineering / Urban Planning degree

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:
i. Planning
ii. Infrastructure Design
iii. Promotion and Engagement
iv. Regulatory Policy
v. Device Sharing
vi. Active Mobility Device Import Control

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 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

About Land Transport Authority

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) is a statutory board under Ministry of Transport that spearheads land transport developments in Singapore. We are seeking dynamic, energetic, highly motivated, passionate and qualified professionals to join us.Many opportunities & challenges await those who are keen on an exciting career to realise our commitment to envision & implement an integrated transport system.