Township planner

Role: Township Planner

Industry: Real Estate Development / Urban Planning
Employer: Developer and Colonizers Company

Key Responsibilities

• Master Planning:
• Design the overall layout of the township: zoning, road networks, green spaces, commercial areas, etc.
• Ensure balanced land use for residential, commercial, institutional, and recreational purposes.
• Regulatory Compliance:
• Liaise with government authorities for approvals (e.g., land use conversion, environmental clearances).
• Ensure township plans comply with urban development guidelines, RERA, and municipal norms.
• Infrastructure Planning:
• Plan essential infrastructure: roads, water supply, drainage, sewage treatment, electricity, etc.
• Coordinate with civil engineers and architects to execute infrastructure plans.
• Sustainability and Smart Design:
• Integrate green building norms, renewable energy, waste management systems, etc.
• Adopt smart-city elements like fiber networks, surveillance systems, and e-governance facilities.
• Project Feasibility & Costing:
• Conduct site analysis and land suitability assessments.
• Prepare detailed project reports (DPR) and cost estimates for development phases.
• Collaboration:
• Work closely with architects, landscape designers, legal teams, sales, and marketing departments.
• Coordinate with surveyors, GIS experts, and urban designers.
• Phased Development Planning:
• Strategize phased development to optimize cash flow and resource allocation.
• Ensure integration between phases for smooth expansion.

Skills Required

• Urban and Regional Planning
• GIS and CAD Tools (e.g., AutoCAD, ArcGIS)
• Knowledge of Local Building Bye-laws and Land Regulations
• Project Management
• Environmental and Infrastructure Planning
• Stakeholder and Public Consultation
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

Educational Background

• Bachelor's or Master’s in Urban Planning, Town & Country Planning, Civil Engineering, or Architecture.
• Additional certification in GIS, project management, or real estate law is a plus.

Typical Employers

• Real Estate Developers
• Colonizers (companies acquiring and developing large land tracts)
• Infrastructure Development Firms
• PPP Projects with Government Collaboration

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• Related Job Titles
• Urban Planner
• Master Planner
• Layout Planner
• Land Development Manager
• Infrastructure Planner

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person