• Application Deadline: Fri, 12 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Town Planner


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 2 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Real Estate 
  


• Salary Range ₦150,000 - ₦200,000/month
  

Responsibilities

• Design and administer government plans and policies affecting land use, zoning, public utilities, community facilities, and housing.


• Determine project viability by assessing its potential impact on the community and ensuring it aligns with the set objectives of the business.


• Analyze data to determine and recommend an appropriate course of action in each facet of development, including project scope, traffic flow, and water and waste management.


• Research into relevant town planning policy, the legislative framework, and specific legislation applicable to a particular project or sector at an early stage in the project development and planning process, to be able to provide strategic advice on the town planning requirements


• Visit the project site to monitor ongoing development and ensure compliance with planning policies and regulations


• Create, prepare, or requisition graphic and narrative reports on land use data, including land area maps overlaid with geographic variables such as population density.


• Ensure proper management of current infrastructure and urban resources.


• Coordinate with other local governments and prepare site approval documents


• Guide engineers/architects on the production of drawings and supplemental planning information concerning planning submissions


• Monitor construction-related activities to ensure that planning consents and directions are fully complied with


• Management of databases for any assistance with public consultation


• Create and interpret maps and diagrams


• Review and evaluate environmental impact reports about private and public planning projects and programs.


• Ensure the environment is protected throughout the planning and urban development process.


• Keep abreast of economic and legal issues involved in zoning codes, building codes, and environmental regulations.

Qualifications

• B.Sc holder or it's equivalent in an accredited institution.


• Master's Degree is an added advantage


• Membership of Nigeria Institute of Town Planners (NITP) or any related professional body


• Minimum of 2 years Post Nysc experience in Town & Regional Planning


• Computer literate.


• Ability to create and carry out plans for development


• Must be proficient in the use of any of the Softwares such as Auto Cad and GIS.


• Must reside on the Island.

Requirements and Skills:

• Ability to develop business relationships


• Creative thinking and great attention to detail


• Excellent Communication Skills


• Analytical skills


• Geography and mathematics knowledge


• An interest in improving peoples’ environments.


• Ability to work under pressure with little or no supervision


• Ability to create and carry out plans for development


• Ability to recommend areas to ease or avoid social, economic and environmental problems within the estate.