Senior Manager (Campus Planning)

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The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore

Job description:

Job Description

The Senior Manager is responsible for the integrated management of campus land, planning, and urban design matters, ensuring the University's physical environment evolves in a coherent, compliant, and future-ready manner. The role provides dedicated expertise across land administration, leasing, regulatory liaison, master planning, wayfinding, and space planning, serving as the central coordinator connecting strategic intent with on-the-ground execution. The incumbent ensures that campus development is guided by sound planning principles, aligned with authority requirements, and responsive to the University's long-term space and operational needs.

• Urban Design & Master Planning - Manage updates to the campus master plan and develop, implement, and enforce Urban Design Guidelines (UDGs) across all development and renovation works. Review design proposals against the master plan and Urban Design Guidelines, and engage planning and urban design consultants on special planning studies and projects.

• Stakeholder Collaboration & Space Planning - Collaborate with Faculties, Departments, and consultants on complex planning matters, monitor campus space supply and demand, and advise on optimisation strategies to support long-term capacity planning. Lead planning and land-related projects, developing design briefs and project oversight.

• Land, Leasing & Reporting - Review and managing all land-related matters including land tenure, use compliance, and boundary issues. Oversee leasing arrangements, monitor lease timelines, and maintain accurate land records and planning approvals.

• Wayfinding, Signage & Campus Maps - Manage the planning, design, implementation of the campus wayfinding and signage. Maintain accurate and up-to-date campus maps and review signage proposals against established design guidelines and campus identity.

• Authority Management - Serve as the primary contact with government authorities including URA, NParks, and LTA.

Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Real Estate, or a related field; postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• Minimum 8-10 years of relevant experience in urban planning, land management, or campus/real estate planning.
• Strong working knowledge of Singapore's planning and development control framework, with prior engagement with URA, NParks, LTA, or SLA preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Proven project management skills, including experience in design briefs and tender processes.
• Proficient in reading architectural drawings and survey plans.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage complexity across multiple stakeholders and timelines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI); familiarity with AutoCAD/Revit, GIS, or BIM is an advantage.

Personal Attributes

• Demonstrated leadership ability with strong communication, presentation, and influencing skills.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and well-organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes.