Deputy Director

Job Description – Senior Urban Planner Location: Gandhinagar, Gujarat Experience: 15+ Years Key Responsibilities Lead and manage large-scale master planning, urban development, and regional planning projects. Develop strategic planning frameworks, land use plans, and urban growth strategies. Oversee preparation of DPRs, feasibility studies, planning reports, and statutory submissions. Lead multidisciplinary teams comprising urban planners, urban designers, architects, and infrastructure specialists. Engage with government authorities, development agencies, and key stakeholders throughout project lifecycles. Provide technical guidance on planning regulations, development control norms, and policy frameworks. Drive project delivery, quality assurance, resource planning, and client management. Support business development activities, proposal preparation, and project presentations. Mentor junior and mid-level planners and contribute to capability development within the team. Required Qualifications Bachelor's or master's degree in urban planning / Town Planning or related discipline. 15+ years of experience in urban planning, master planning, regional planning, and infrastructure development projects. Proven experience managing large-scale government, smart city, township, industrial, or urban redevelopment projects. Strong understanding of Indian planning regulations, development control regulations (DCR), and statutory approval processes. Proficiency in GIS, planning software, data analysis, and report preparation. Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills. Preferred Experience Experience in planning and implementation of waterfront, riverfront, tourism, heritage, and urban regeneration projects. Exposure to projects involving government agencies, development authorities, and public-sector clients. Experience in project management, team leadership, and client relationship management. Knowledge of sustainable urban development, mobility planning, and infrastructure integration.

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