Senior Planner_BID position

It has been more than 60 years since SYSTRA has garnered expertise that spans the entire spectrum of Mass Rapid Transit System. SYSTRA India's valuable presence in India roots back to 1957, where SYSTRA worked on the electrification of Indian Railways. Our technical excellence, holistic approach and the tremendous talent provides a career that puts people who join us at the heart of improving transportation and urban infrastructure efficiency.

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In India, SYSTRA is an international consulting and engineering company operating in the fields of Metros, High Speed Rail, Railways, Roads, Buildings, Urban planning, and Water Infrastructure for public and private organizations.

Our unique expertise is backed with a reputation built through technical excellence delivered on projects. Our fully integrated services are tailored to plan and manage projects using proven best practices.

SYSTRA's urban planning work is based on an integrated vision of mobility. We assess all relevant issues right from the start of project development, including current and future travel requirements, urban planning, economic and social development, and environmental protection.

SYSTRA has completed 17,000+ Square kilometer of Statutory Master Planning and 15+ City Development Plans (CDPs).

We are seeking applications for the position of Senior Planner for GIS based Master plan.

• Leadership & Project Management

  • Provide overall direction and supervision to planning teams in the preparation and execution of master plans, development plans, regional plans, and local area plans.
  • Serve as Team Leader, Project Director, or in an equivalent senior capacity, managing multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders throughout the planning project lifecycle.
  • Ensure project deliverables meet client expectations, statutory requirements, and best industry practices.

• Technical Expertise

  • Lead the formulation, review, and updating of master plans, development control regulations, and planning frameworks for cities/towns.
  • Oversee the preparation of town planning schemes, regional strategies, and local area plans.
  • Contribute expert advice on land use, zoning, transportation, infrastructure, and urban design integration.

• Stakeholder Engagement

  • Engage with government agencies, urban local bodies, community representatives, and other key stakeholders to ensure participatory and inclusive planning processes.
  • Facilitate workshops, consultations, and presentations for technical and non-technical audiences.

• Quality Assurance & Compliance

  • Ensure all planning documents comply with national and state policies, regulatory frameworks, and statutory provisions.
  • Review and approve technical reports, drawings, and presentations produced by the planning team.

• Capacity Building & Mentoring

  • Mentor and guide junior planners and support staff.
  • Foster knowledge sharing, professional development, and team capacity building within the organization.

• Master's degree in planning from an accredited college/university.
• At least 15 years of professional experience in urban/regional planning.
• Demonstrated experience as Team Leader, Project Director, Town Planner, or in an equivalent senior role on master plan and development plan projects for cities/towns.
• Experience in formulating Regional Plans, Local Area Plans, Town Planning Schemes, and similar planning assignments is highly desirable.

We commit to put people who join us at the heart of improving transportation and urban infrastructure efficiency. As we are growing, this is time to be a part of this challenging adventure. It's not a job - it's a career