Urban Planning and Development Specialist
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India · Contract
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- Experience
- 8+ yrs
- Salary
- INR 1,500,000 – INR 2,000,000 / year
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 4 hours ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Education
- Master's in Urban/Regional/Town Planning or Architecture
- Resume
- Required to apply
Where you'll work
Job description
Position Overview
The Urban Planning & Development Specialist will lead technical efforts in integrated urban and sustainable land use planning, emphasizing climate-adaptive city growth and infrastructure development. This role involves designing city development strategies, facilitating urban regeneration projects, and framing plans that encourage resilient and inclusive urban environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive urban development strategies.
- Examine and review master and development plans.
- Incorporate climate resilience measures in planning processes.
- Create investment plans aligned with urban development goals.
- Perform land use assessments.
- Align mobility, housing, and infrastructure planning.
- Identify and analyze infrastructure deficiencies.
- Draft urban planning guidelines.
- Assist in policy reform initiatives.
- Design frameworks to implement urban plans effectively.
- Facilitate coordination among multidisciplinary planning teams.
- Provide support for funding proposal creation.
Educational Requirements
A Master's degree in Urban, Regional, or Town Planning, Architecture, or a related field is essential. Membership in a professional planning institute is preferred.
Experience
A minimum of 8 years of professional experience is required, specializing in master planning, city development, and climate-responsive urban planning.
Technical Competencies
- Urban Planning and Design
- Land Use and Spatial Analysis
- Infrastructure and Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Planning
- Policy Analysis and Technical Writing
- Strategic Planning and Facilitation
Preferred Sector Exposure
- Smart Cities initiatives
- AMRUT program
- Urban Renewal and Mobility planning
- Housing and Municipal Infrastructure development
Assignment Details
This is a full-time, project-based contract position requiring travel to various regions across India including North & Central India (Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand), South India (Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, Goa), East India (Jharkhand), and the North-East & Eastern Himalayan region (Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Sikkim). The role also involves extensive collaboration with government agencies across these locations.