Urban Planner (PH based, Mid Shift, Full time, Remote)

Job Summary

The Urban Planner will support both the Planning and Acquisition teams by providing strong technical planning expertise, conducting full-spectrum site appraisals, and managing planning risks. This role requires a planner with a strong architectural foundation, the ability to evaluate sites comprehensively, and confidence in handling stakeholders and external clients. The ideal candidate is technically capable, adaptable, fast-learning, and able to take ownership across multiple phases of development and service-offering work.
Key Responsibilities
1. Site Appraisal & Acquisition

- Conduct full planning, policy, technical, commercial, and legal viability assessments of potential sites.

- Review zoning regulations, planning history, environmental constraints, heritage factors, and infrastructure considerations.

- Evaluate development potential and identify risks, constraints, and opportunities that may affect acquisition strategy or development outcomes.

- Recommend planning-led phasing and mitigation strategies to de-risk proposals and align with policy requirements.

- Support the Acquisition team by providing clear, evidence-based planning insights during early-stage site evaluation.

2. Planning Application Support

- Work closely with Design Architects and the Planning Team to ensure schemes are policy-compliant, technically robust, and positioned for approval.

- Prepare and support planning submissions such as Planning Statements, DAS, feasibility reports, and supporting documentation.

- Review design proposals for compliance with planning policies, zoning laws, and environmental regulations, advising on early adjustments.

- Confidently handle stakeholder engagement with planning officers, neighbours, and consultees throughout the application process.

3. Service Offering & External Client Handling

- Communicate directly with external clients to understand project objectives, provide planning guidance, and support service-offering deliverables.

- Conduct planning appraisals, feasibility reviews, and risk assessments for client projects.

- Coordinate with external consultants (e.g., ecologists, surveyors, transport specialists) to gather information required for both internal and client planning work.

- Maintain strong, professional communication to guide clients through constraints, risks, and planning strategy.

Requirements

- Strong Architecture background is required.

- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture is preferred; Town Planning, Urban Design, Geography, or related fields are acceptable if backed by strong architectural experience.

- Minimum 5 years of experience in planning, development, or related practice.

- Strong understanding of planning regulations, zoning laws, and development policies.

- Preferred: experience in feasibility studies, planning appraisals, development assessments, or acquisition support.

- Advantageous software skills: CAD, GIS, property databases, and planning tools.

Benefits

- SSS, PHILHEATH & PAGIBIG

- Paid Leaves up to 25 days annually

- Work Equipment Subsidy

- HMO Coverage

- Rewards and Perks

- Performance Bonus

- UK Secondment Program (Company sponsored)

Originally posted on Himalayas