Experience

Urban Redevelopment Authority of Singapore (URA)

• Singapore
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director / Development Control (City & Policy Unit)

  • Apr 2022 - Present

• Director / Development Control (Central)

  • Sep 2016 - Mar 2022

• Executive Planner (Team Leader), Strategic Planning Group

  • Aug 2013 - Aug 2016

  Led a team of planners in the review and formulation of macro Concept Plan level planning policies, which encompasses a spectrum of varied and complex subject matters at the national scale. These include studies relating to public infrastructure, ageing, community and social needs, institutions, food resilience, security etc.Nature of work requires being able to grasp and comprehend complex relationships, carry out horizon scanning for emerging trends, analyse/distill key issues as well as being able to put up clear and concise arguments, presentations and recommendations. Show less



Urban Redevelopment Authority of Singapore (URA)

• Singapore
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Executive Planner (Team Leader), Development Control Group

  • May 2007 - Oct 2012

  Guided a team of planners in facilitating and regulating development projects in Singapore. Nature of work requires close collaboration with industry partners, ranging from developers, architects, businesses, home owners and the general public. Scope of work involves overseeing and exposure to different types of development projects (e.g. residential, commercial, hotel, industry, business park, mixed use) across various geographical regions/planning areas including Orchard, Newton, Queenstown etc. In addition, job responsibilities also include Development Control policy work, which involves the analysis, review and formulation of Development Control policies and guidelines in response to changing market trends. Nature of work requires one to have a strong eye for details, ability to work under stress, good time management and multitasking skills, as well as good public relations and people management abilities. Show less