Urban Planner / Senior Urban Planner (Community Infrastructure & Development)

QUESS SINGAPORE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

QUESS SINGAPORE is seeking an experienced urban planning professional to lead strategic planning initiatives in Singapore. You will develop long-term master plans, assess site development opportunities, and collaborate with government agencies, developers, and communities to shape infrastructure programs.

The ideal candidate has a degree in a related field and 5–8+ years in urban planning, infrastructure planning, or policy implementation, with strong analytical and communication skills to drive

Qualifications

• Degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, Architecture, Real Estate, Geography, Public Policy, Business Administration or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience for Manager; 8+ years for Senior Manager.
• Proven experience in urban planning, infrastructure planning, site development, strategic planning, or policy implementation.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking; translate data into practical planning recommendations.
• Excellent report writing, presentation, and communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and project management capabilities.
• Experience with government agencies, public sector organisations, healthcare, social infrastructure, or large-scale development projects will be highly advantageous.
• Self-driven, adaptable, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-term master plans and site strategies to support the expansion of community infrastructure and services.
• Identify and evaluate opportunities for new facility developments through data-driven planning and feasibility studies.
• Formulate innovative solutions to optimize land use and address evolving community needs in a land-scarce environment.
• Drive capacity planning initiatives to ensure sustainable service provision and future readiness.
• Analyse demographic trends, population growth projections, and community needs to guide planning decisions.
• Conduct location suitability assessments and develop planning frameworks to support strategic site selection.
• Evaluate planning proposals and recommend solutions based on operational, social, and economic considerations.
• Translate policies into practical implementation plans and actionable development strategies.
• Lead discussions, presentations, and workshops to align stakeholders on project objectives and requirements.
• Prepare management papers, planning reports, business cases, and presentations for senior leadership and external stakeholders.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with strategic objectives.

Skills

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Project management

Data-driven planning

Education

Urban planning degree (listed)

Job description

What You'll Be Doing

Strategic Planning & Development

• Develop long-term master plans and site strategies to support the expansion of community infrastructure and services.

• Identify and evaluate opportunities for new facility developments through data-driven planning and feasibility studies.

• Formulate innovative solutions to optimize land use and address evolving community needs in a land-scarce environment.

• Drive capacity planning initiatives to ensure sustainable service provision and future readiness.

Research, Analysis & Policy Implementation

• Analyse demographic trends, population growth projections, and community needs to guide planning decisions.

• Conduct location suitability assessments and develop planning frameworks to support strategic site selection.

• Evaluate planning proposals and recommend solutions based on operational, social, and economic considerations.

• Translate policies into practical implementation plans and actionable development strategies.

Stakeholder Management & Collaboration

• Partner with government agencies, developers, consultants, architects, operators, and community stakeholders to deliver successful planning outcomes.

• Facilitate discussions, presentations, and workshops to align stakeholders on project objectives and requirements.

• Build strong partnerships to drive consensus and achieve project milestones effectively.

Project Leadership & Delivery

• Lead end-to-end planning projects from conceptualisation through implementation.

• Manage project timelines, budgets, risk assessments, and key deliverables.

• Prepare management papers, planning reports, business cases, and presentations for senior leadership and external stakeholders.

• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with strategic objectives.

What We're Looking For

• Degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, Architecture, Real Estate, Geography, Public Policy, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related discipline.

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience for Manager level; 8+ years for Senior Manager level.

• Proven experience in urban planning, infrastructure planning, site development, strategic planning, or policy implementation.

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to translate complex data into practical planning recommendations.

• Excellent report writing, presentation, and communication skills.

• Strong stakeholder engagement and project management capabilities.

• Experience working with government agencies, public sector organisations, healthcare, social infrastructure, or large-scale development projects will be highly advantageous.

• Self-driven, adaptable, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a forward-thinking planner who combines strategic vision, analytical rigour, and strong stakeholder management skills. You enjoy solving complex urban challenges, influencing policy and development decisions, and creating sustainable environments that positively impact communities and future generations.