Urban Planner
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Position: Urban Planner
Experience: 5–7 Years
Location:Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Qualification: Master’s Degree in Urban Planning / Town Planning / Regional Planning or related field
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in preparation of the Detailed Master Plan for the Township.
- Support preparation of land-use plans, zoning proposals, development control strategies and phasing plans.
- Assist in developing access and movement strategies, street hierarchy and land-use–transport integration in coordination with the planning team.
- Prepare and analyse existing and proposed land-use, infrastructure, social amenities and development potential.
- Support planning for mixed-use development, housing, commercial/tourism areas, public amenities and open spaces/blue-green networks.
- Assist in preparation of zonal plans, layout plans and development/phasing strategies for the township.
- Undertake site visits, data collection, stakeholder consultations and analysis to support planning proposals.
- Assist in preparation of planning reports, presentations, maps and other project deliverables.
- Support the team in incorporating client/authority comments and suggestions into the Draft and Final Master Plan.
- Assist in coordination with government agencies and stakeholders for necessary approvals and statutory processes.
Qualification: Master’s Degree in Urban Planning / Town Planning / Regional Planning or related field
- 5–7 years of relevant experience in Urban/Town Planning, Master Planning, Development Plans or large-scale township projects.
- Master’s degree in Urban Planning / Town Planning / Regional Planning or allied discipline.
- Experience in land-use planning, zoning, development planning and infrastructure-led urban planning.
- Good understanding of TOD principles, sustainable urban development and GIS-based planning will be preferred.
- Experience in government/PMC/consultancy projects will be an advantage.
- Strong skills in GIS/AutoCAD, MS Office, report preparation and presentations.
- Good coordination and communication skills, with willingness to work from the Client Office, Port Blair.