Senior Planner

Job description / Role

Client is looking for an Senior Planner for its urbanization project (South Al Mutla) in Kuwait related to the creation of a 12,000-hectare urban residential development located approximately 40 km of Kuwait City.

He/she will be responsible for:
• To perform advanced professional work related to variety of planning assignments
• To review and process comprehensive plan amendments, annexations, etc.
• To performs field inspections to gather data relevant to the development review process and/or to verify that development projects comply with approved plans
• To evaluates operations and activities of assigned responsibilities
• To prepare reports on operations and activities, recommending improvements and modifications
• To participates in budget preparation and administration, monitors and controls expenditures
• To support Company Cost Control Dept in issuing consistent reports.

Reporting line:
• Hierarchical: Project Director
• Functional:
• JV Planning Manager
• Corporate Cost Control Manager

Conditions:
• Full package in line with the market
• Medical Insurance
• 30 days of paid leave per year
• One round trip paid per year in case of international candidate

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience
• Well-developed knowledge of one or more planning disciplines, such as urban design, affordable housing, economic development or land use
• Knowledge and experience in construction processes
• Knowledge of principles, methodology, practices of research and data collection
• Knowledge of effective writing techniques
• Knowledge of computer hardware and software programs, which must include Primavera
• Full command of the English language; Knowledge of Arabic is a desirable

Requirements
• Kuwait valid work permit
• Minimum 10yrs of experience
• Well-developed knowledge of one or more planning disciplines, such as urban design, affordable housing, economic development or land use
• Knowledge and experience in construction processes
• Knowledge of principles, methodology, practices of research and data collection
• Knowledge of effective writing techniques
• Knowledge of computer hardware and software programs, which must include Primavera
• Full command of the English language; Knowledge of Arabic is a desirable

About the Company

Engage was formed in 2007 in response to frustrations at the level of service delivery offered by traditional large recruitment agencies working in the construction market. With a belief in providing a truly knowledgeable, precise and quality driven service, Engage strives to offer a recruitment experience to both employers and candidates that is unrivalled in the marketplace.

We provide precision staffing solutions, including contingency and executive search, within the construction and commercial marketplaces. Our enduring relationships with market leading organisations in the region and overseas means we have access to the best candidates and the best vacancies.