The Job

• Assist in conducting researches and analyses as well as planning, development or technical feasibility studies to identify housing development opportunities in Hong Kong.  
• Assist in assessing the compliance with town planning related legislations and guidelines as well as the compliance with planning approvals including any approval conditions for the committed and potential projects.  
• Provide advice on the strategy of seeking necessary planning approvals and facilitate the submission of planning briefs, planning applications, Master Layout Plans and technical assessments.  
• Provide support to in-house teams on town planning, urban design, development control systems and other related technical expertise.  
• Prepare consultancy briefs, coordinate with consultant teams and monitor consultant teams’ performances.  
• Liaise with Government authorities and different stakeholders such as district councils, local concern groups, etc. to facilitate the planning and development processes. 
• Assist in supervising and coaching the team members in their roles.

The Person

• Degree holder in town planning or equivalent.  
• Member of the Hong Kong Institute of Planners (HKIP) or the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) or equivalent with minimum 5 years’ post-qualification experience OR Master or Bachelor Degree holder in Town Planning or equivalent with minimum 8 years’ relevant experience.
• Relevant experience shall include practical experience in securing planning approvals in Hong Kong.  
• At least 2 years’ experience in managerial position.
• Strategic thinking, accepting changes with good analytical, presentation, supervisory and interpersonal skills.  
• Excellent spoken and written English and Chinese. Good spoken Putonghua is an advantage.  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, design/ presentation software and Chinese Word processing. Knowledge in Geographic Information System is preferable.
• Candidates with less experience will be considered for lower position.