Town Planner

Duties & Responsibilities

• Research on the development of modern cities, towns and countryside living spaces in accordance with the organization’s strategic policy and operations.
• Formulate planning strategies which take account of legislation, transport, the local economy, jobs, green infrastructure, renewable energy, climate change and the historic environment.
• Creating and recommending strategies for managing traffic and providing sustainable solutions to local transport and make a business case for the organisation.
• Identify socially-deprived areas which can be regenerated through the construction of affordable housing and amenities by the organisation.
• Ensure that the organization’s projects are in line with local legislation with particular emphasis on the Regional, Town and Country Planning Act
• Producing planning submissions, appeals, designs and access statements and other documents for the organisation
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders such as the line ministry, Local Authorities among others to ensure the success of the organization’s projects
• Write detailed project impact assessment reports for the organisation

Qualifications & Experience

• A Degree in Rural and Urban Planning / Town Planning /Spatial Planning and Development
• At least 5 years experience in urban planning
• Must be fluent in English both speaking and writing
• Knowledge of Portuguese an added advantage
• Must be willing to relocate