Urban Planner

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Town Planning, Urban Development, Environmental Planning, Geography, Architecture, Land Administration, or a related field from a recognized institution.
  
• Registration with the Town Planners Registration Council of Nigeria (TOPREC) is required.
  
• Membership of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP) is highly desirable.
  
• A Master’s Degree in Urban Planning, Regional Planning, Sustainable Development, Housing Development, Smart Cities Planning, or a related field will be an added advantage.
  
• Professional certifications in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Smart City Planning, Environmental Planning, Project Management, or related disciplines will be an advantage.
  
• Knowledge of housing development, real estate projects, social housing initiatives, and smart city concepts will be an added advantage.
  
• Minimum of 5–10 years of proven professional experience in urban and regional planning, land-use planning, housing development, and infrastructure planning.
  
• Demonstrated experience in planning residential estates, smart cities, housing developments, urban renewal projects, or large-scale community development initiatives.
  
• Strong understanding of Nigerian urban planning laws, development control regulations, environmental standards, and planning best practices.
  
• Proficiency in GIS applications, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, QGIS, and other urban planning and mapping software.