Executive/Planner (Physical Planning)

What the role is

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, and participate in the ongoing master plan review. You will also coordinate and formulate implementation programmes, policies and guidelines to realise these plans.

What we are looking for

• Exposure to and/or experience in urban and regional planning, urban design, architecture, landscape architecture, sustainable design, civil/environmental engineering, transport planning, real estate, geography or environmental studies.
• 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

About Urban Redevelopment Authority

The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) is Singapore's national land use planning authority. URA prepares long term strategic plans, as well as detailed local area plans, for physical development, and then co-ordinates and guides efforts to bring these plans to reality.

Prudent land use planning has enabled Singapore to enjoy strong economic growth and social cohesion, and ensures that sufficient land is safeguarded to support continued economic progress and future development.