Manager, Planning and Design - Urban Renewal Authority

The Urban Renewal Authority (“URA”) is tasked to undertake urban renewal in accordance with the provisions of the Urban Renewal Authority Ordinance and the Urban Renewal Strategy published by the Government.  The URA adopts a holistic approach to urban renewal with redevelopment and rehabilitation as its core businesses.

 Manager, Planning and Design

(Ref. M(P&D)-SP)

 

Responsibilities:

  • To undertake strategic planning study and concept design for assigned urban renewal projects and / or action areas

  • To assist in the preparation of Preliminary Project Feasibility Study, identifying opportunities and enhancement during early planning stage

  • To monitor consultant performance and progress of assigned projects through various stages of planning and implementation

  • To undertake development scheme proposals for implementation under section 25 and development project proposals under section 26 under the Urban Renewal Authority Ordinance; and subsequent section 16 planning applications as appropriate

  • To prepare relevant inhouse papers, planning reports and necessary technical assessments for submission to Government and/ or the Town Planning Board

  • To make presentations to internal or external forums such as district councils, public briefing/ workshops/ seminars on URA projects and activities

Requirements: 

  • Degree holder in Town Planning or related discipline

  • Recognised professional planning qualifications, e.g., HKIP, RTPI, CIP, PIA, RPP

  • At least 8 years’ relevant experience, with hands-on experience in urban planning/design in Hong Kong

  • Hands-on experience to leverage on geospatial analysis and GIS-aid application for urban planning/design

  • Proficiency in spoken and written English and Chinese

 

For more information on the work of the URA, please visit the website at http://www.ura.org.hk.

 

Full resume with present and expected salaries should be submitted via online application (please click this website address: https://careers.ura.org.hk/).

 

Closing date for application: 10 August 2023.  All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence and information provided will be used for the consideration of applications.  Applicants not invited for interview within four weeks from the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful.

 

Personal data provided by job applicants will be treated in strict confidence and used strictly in accordance with our “Personal Information Collection Statement Pertaining to Recruitment” for recruitment purpose only.  A copy of the Statement is available on our website and obtainable on request.  Applicants may be considered for other suitable positions in the Authority and all personal data of unsuccessful applicants will be retained for a maximum of two years.

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