Urban Planner

In this role, the candidate will contribute to the design, coordination, and delivery of large-scale planning projects, working closely with internal teams, external stakeholders, and public authorities to ensure our plans align with client objectives, regulatory frameworks, and urban sustainability goals.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Master Planning

• Contribute to the development of master plans and land use frameworks across diverse typologies, including industrial cities, administrative hubs, mixed-use townships, and reclamation developments.
• Support the preparation of spatial strategies, economic analysis, and urban growth scenarios through research, stakeholder feedback, and policy review.
• Translate vision statements and client briefs into clear and actionable land use proposals, supported by GIS, 3D massing, and supporting documentation.
• Assist in the preparation of Urban Design Guidelines (UDG) and Urban Development Policies (UDP), with attention to sustainability, walkability, and placemaking.

Design Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate across disciplines-architecture, infrastructure, landscape, and environment-to ensure planning integration and technical coherence.
• Support presentations, workshops, and coordination with government agencies, local stakeholders, and developers.
• Maintain alignment with local and regional regulatory frameworks, ensuring projects meet land use, environmental, and development code requirements.
• Participate in socio-economic studies and market analysis to inform development phasing and land allocation.

Documentation & Policy Integration

• Prepare reports, maps, design layouts, and presentation materials in coordination with design leads and graphic teams.
• Contribute to the drafting of planning policy recommendations, sustainability reports, and zoning analyses.
• Integrate local and international sustainability frameworks (e.g., BERDE, low-carbon planning standards) into the planning process.

Architecture & Urban Design Interface

• Apply architectural thinking to spatial organization, public realm coordination, and typology development.
• Support the design of built form strategies and parcellation to ensure alignment between urban intent and architectural feasibility.
• Assist in visualizing street-level and block-level conditions through diagrams, sketch perspectives, and development control parameters.

Software Proficiency & Digital Tools

• AutoCAD: Proficiency in master planning layouts and technical drawings.
• Adobe Creative Suite: Strong skills in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• 3D Modelling: Proficiency in Rhino and/or SketchUp for massing studies and visualization.
• GIS: Working knowledge of ArcGIS and/or QGIS for spatial analysis and mapping.
• AI Tools: Ability to leverage AI for concept generation, rendering, and visualization.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in urban planning, architecture or a related discipline
• At least 5-7 years in master/urban planning, architecture or a related field
• Proficiency in GIS (Geographic Information Systems), AutoCAD, and Adobe Creative Suite
• Strong capabilities in visual presentation, report preparation, regulatory analysis, and stakeholder engagement
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to work with clients, stakeholders, and interdisciplinary teams.