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Planner (Development Control Group)

Urban Redevelopment Authority Of Singapore (Ura)

The Role

Overview

Assess development proposals and advise decisions, liaising with stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

  • stakeholder liaison
  • policy review
  • planning assessment

Tasks

-Liaising with the applicants and other stakeholders to facilitate good planning outcomes for the area. -Conducting policy / work process review to achieve better planning outcomes -Carrying out planning assessment of development proposals submitted by developers/property owners.

Requirements

  • degree
  • postgraduate
  • urban planning
  • architecture
  • communication
  • writing

What You Bring

-Good interpersonal and communication skills -A degree or postgraduate diploma in urban and regional planning, architecture, civil engineering, transport planning, environmental studies, building, real estate or geography. -Good writing and presentation skills

The Company

About Urban Redevelopment Authority Of Singapore (Ura)

-As the national development regulator, it approves projects, manages land sales, and shapes urban design for iconic zones like Marina Bay and Orchard Road. -It drives major precincts like Jurong Lake and Punggol Digital District, weaving mixed-use, walkable hubs with commercial, residential and lifestyle appeal. -It manages public car parks, runs the Singapore City Gallery, and licenses underground infrastructure use. -Through architectural competitions and landmark site policies, it encourages standout, futuristic buildings like Singapore’s soon-to-be-tallest at 8 Shenton Way. -It merges smart-city tech with physical design to future-proof the city using data-driven digital planning tools and AI.

Sector Specialisms

Land use planning

Development control

Urban design

Building conservation

Land sales