We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team as a Planning Executive.

Planning Executive (Development Control, GFA Unit)
Urban Redevelopment Authority
Permanent/Contract
Closing on 30 Jun 2025
What the role is
What you will be working on
You will be required to:
- Take charge of assigned development applications, to ensure proposals (in particular, floor area calculations) are in accordance to prevailing guidelines and policies.
- Independently assess proposals and put up recommendations to supervisors. Where necessary, coordinate with internal stakeholders to holistically assess proposals, before recommendations.
- Convey decisions and provide guidance to both external applicants (e.g. Developers, Architects) and internal stakeholders in ensuring compliance with prevailing guidelines and policies.
- Work with internal teams on ongoing projects to improve and streamline work processes, leveraging on technology.
What we are looking for
- Meticulous with an eye for detail to scrutinise 2D CAD plans and 3D BIM models.
- Good time management, due to the need to complete checks/verifications within service standards.
- Able to read 2D CAD and BIM model plans of development proposals (can be trained/picked up over time)
- Understanding of GFA rules and principles (can be trained/picked up over time)
About Urban Redevelopment Authority
The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) is Singapore's national land use planning authority. URA prepares long term strategic plans, as well as detailed local area plans, for physical development, and then co-ordinates and guides efforts to bring these plans to reality. Prudent land use planning has enabled Singapore to enjoy strong economic growth and social cohesion, and ensures that sufficient land is safeguarded to support continued economic progress and future development.