Team Lead – Urban Planner

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Team Lead – Urban Planner to manage and mentor a team of fresher urban planners and survey associates. The role combines technical planning expertise, project management and client-facing responsibilities. The Team Lead will ensure timely delivery of technical reports, survey outputs, and client presentations, while acting as a bridge between the team and the Director.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Management
• Lead, train, and guide a team of freshers in day-to-day project tasks.
• Allocate workload, track task progress, and ensure deliverables meet quality standards.
• Provide regular mentoring and knowledge-sharing to develop the team’s technical and professional skills.
• Project Delivery
• Supervise preparation of technical reports, planning documents, survey datasets, and consultant presentations.
• Ensure timely delivery of outputs to the Director and clients.
• Support in quality control, formatting, and standardization of deliverables.
• Client & Field Engagement
• Act as the on-ground lead during client site visits, surveys, and data collection exercises.
• Coordinate with clients to understand requirements and translate them into actionable tasks for the team.
• Represent the organization in client presentations and technical discussions.
• Reporting & Coordination
• Provide daily/weekly updates to the Director on team workload, project status, and challenges.
• Flag risks, delays, or capacity issues early and suggest solutions.
• Liaise across departments (GIS, remote sensing, survey, planning) to ensure smooth integration of inputs.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Regional Planning, or related field from a reputed institute.
• 3–6 years of relevant experience in urban/transport/environmental planning, consulting, or survey-based assignments.
• Proven experience in leading small teams and managing workloads.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); working knowledge of GIS/AutoCAD/remote sensing tools is an advantage.
• Strong report writing, data interpretation, and presentation skills.
• Excellent communication and client-handling abilities.
• Willingness to travel for field surveys, client meetings, and project execution.

Key Attributes

• Leadership and mentoring skills with a hands-on approach.
• Ability to balance technical rigor with practical field execution.
• Organized, deadline-driven, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-oriented with problem-solving mindset.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead a growing team in a dynamic consulting environment.
• Exposure to high-impact urban planning and infrastructure projects.
• Direct mentorship from senior leadership.
• Growth path toward senior management roles.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹100,000.00 per month

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Urban Planning: 3 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Preferred)

Location:

• Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person