All Things Urban

The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) is Singapore's land use planning and conservation agency. Our mission is 'to make Singapore a great city to live, work and play'​. We strive to create an endearing home and a vibrant and sustainable city through long-term planning and innovation, in partnership with the community. URA’s multi-faceted role includes being the main government land sales agent. We attract and channel private capital investments to develop sites that support planning, economic and social objectives. We also partner the community to enliven our public spaces to create a car-lite, people-friendly and liveable city for all to enjoy. In shaping a distinctive city, URA also promotes architecture and urban design excellence.

You will help to draw up strategic land use and infrastructure plans to guide Singapore’s long term physical development, formulate and review land use policies and translate them into detailed planning guidelines to facilitate implementation. You are expected to harness GIS and develop applications for planning analysis and undertake research on urban development that will contribute towards a highly liveable, economically vibrant and resilient Singapore. Particular focus will be on optimising land, integrating land use with transportation and environmental planning.

- Degree/postgraduate diploma in urban and regional planning, civil engineering, transport planning, environmental studies, building, real estate or geography. In the alternative, candidates without a degree should have 4 years of relevant planning-related experience. - Strong interest in physical urban development of Singapore - Relevant experience will be useful - Excellent analytical and writing skills - Good presentation and communication skills - Have good knowledge and experience in using GIS - 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

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