Town Planner (Real Estate) Job at Alpha Mead Group

Alpha Mead Group is a Total Real Estate Solutions Company established to provide robust business support services to local and international Real Estate investors or owners with interests in Facilities Management, Real Estate Development and Advisory, Security Systems and Technologies, Training, Healthcare Management, and Real Estate Financing Services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Town Planner (Real Estate)

Job Location: Lagos
Job type: Full-time

Responsibilities

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

• First Degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Environmental Planning, Urban Design, or a related field preferred in a reputable institution
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Town Plannerin the real estate industry
• Professional certification in urban planning is a must-have
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and research skills, with proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, GIS, and PowerPoint.
• Strongproject management skills.
• Ability to generate high-quality graphics, diagrams, maps, sketches, and/or renderings.

Requirements:

• Good professional appearance and attitude.
• Diplomatic, tactful, discreet, flexible, resourceful and dependable
• Excellent leadership and project management skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Ability to pay attention to details