Town Planner
- Full-time
Company Description
Agbeyewa Farms is a world-class agribusiness with farm operations in Ekiti State, Nigeria. We have foresight for expansion into Africa whilst we create decent jobs and economic opportunities for local communities and become a force to reckon with in agribusiness on a global scale.
We are looking out to hire a reliable and well-experienced Town Planner to join our capable team of professionals.
Job Description
Job Brief
We are looking for a forward-thinking Town planner to develop plans that plot out the best use of land and geographic resources and responsible for planning resource-efficient urban infrastructures that will be long-lasting and sustainable.
To be successful on this role you must be able to study a land layout and understand use of land through surveys, field investigations, and other research methods.
Responsibilities
· Take part in community surveys and draft out reports on the survey
· Evaluate the status of the business in relation with the environment in which it operates.
· Partake in surveys to determine which area or site is good for construction of building or which is viable for farming or residence.
· Drop up proposals and review plans for construction projects.
· Communicate with the necessary regulatory bodies regarding the status of the environment and stay updated on trends in the profession.
· Keep up to date with legislation regarding land use.
· Negotiate with developers and other professionals, such as surveyors and architects.
· Assess planning applications and monitor outcomes as necessary.
· Research and design planning policies to guide development.
· Research and analyze data to help inform strategic developments.
· Compile and prepare reports and make recommendations on regulations and schedule available resources to meet planning targets
Qualifications
Requirements
· B.Sc or HND urban and regional planning or any other related discipline.
· Minimum of 15 years’ experience in reputable organizations.
· Flexibility and innovativeness to respond to changes and come up with brilliant solutions
· Proven report-writing skills, communication skill and organizational skills for liaising with colleagues, developers, architects, and other relevant stakeholders.
· Membership of the NITP – National Institute of Town Planners
· Proficiency with AutoCad and GIS and the use of Microsoft office tools
· Creative thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills to come up with imaginative solutions to planning problems
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Good team player
Additional Information
- Competitive Compensation.
- 5 - day workweek.
- Flextime.
- Competitive Health Insurance (Employee + Spouse + 4 children).
- Wellness Programs
- Employee Training Programs
- Growth and Development
- Mentoring and Counseling
Office base: Ado-EKITI, Nigeria with approximately 25% travel (within Nigeria and internationally)