Senior Planner- Industrial and Energy Transition

SJ Group is hiring a Senior Planner for Industrial and Energy Transition in Singapore, requiring 7–15 years of experience. The role involves leading project delivery, spatial planning, and integrating low-carbon strategies in industrial developments. Candidates should have strong planning skills, familiarity with Singapore's industrial landscape, and excellent communication abilities. The position may involve travel across Southeast Asia, Africa, and China for international projects.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Planner (7–15 years) with a strong focus on industrial transformation and energy transition. This role will lead and contribute to the planning and delivery of industrial parks and integrated developments, combining industrial strategy, spatial planning, and low-carbon solutions to drive projects from concept to implementation.

You will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams across industrial strategy, energy systems, carbon management, and infrastructure, delivering next-generation industrial park solutions that are both competitive and sustainable.




Key Responsibilities

1. Project Management & Delivery

Lead or support end-to-end project delivery, ensuring alignment with timelines, quality standards, and client expectations Coordinate multidisciplinary teams (industrial, energy, infrastructure, environment) to deliver integrated solutions 2. Spatial Planning & Design

Lead master planning and spatial design for industrial parks and related developments Develop land use frameworks, zoning strategies, analytical diagrams and so on. Translate industrial strategies into implementable spatial and land use plans 3. Industrial & Energy Transition Integration

Collaborate with industrial and energy teams to develop low-carbon strategies (e.g. energy systems, resource circularity, industrial symbiosis) Integrate energy systems and infrastructure into spatial and industrial planning frameworks 4. Reporting & Presentation

Prepare high-quality reports and deliverables with clear structure and strong narrative Present concepts and project updates effectively to clients and senior stakeholders 5. Tools & Methodology Application

Apply digital tools and AI (e.g. modelling, analytics, automation) to enhance delivery efficiency and output quality 6. International Project Support

Participate in international projects, including travel across Southeast Asia, Africa, and China for site work and client engagement


Qualifications

1. Experience & Background

7–15 years of experience in planning, urban design, or industrial development Experience in industrial parks, economic zones, or large-scale developments is preferred 2. Technical Competencies

Strong capabilities in spatial planning and design, with a solid sense of spatial logic and aesthetics Familiarity with, and demonstrated experience in, Singapore’s industrial landscape and development would be advantageous Good understanding of industrial development trends and energy transition (e.g. low-carbon parks, renewable energy, circular economy) 3. Communication Skills

Strong report writing and presentation skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders Proficiency in Malay, Arabic, or Chinese is an advantage 4. Digital & Tool Proficiency

Proficient in PowerPoint and relevant planning/design tools Experience in applying AI tools to enhance workflows is a plus 5. Personal Attributes

Strong ownership, execution capability, and ability to manage multiple priorities Team-oriented, adaptable, and resilient in a fast-paced environment


What We Offer

Opportunity to work on major regional industrial and energy transition projectsExposure to a multidisciplinary and international team environmentClear pathway to develop into a core specialist in industrial and energy transition planningBottom of Form