Job Purpose:

The purpose of this role is to support the unit by managing spatial planning tasks, developing and maintaining the master plan, coordinating project management activities, and overseeing utilities planning. Responsibilities include analyzing land use data, engaging with stakeholders, and ensuring effective implementation of the approved master plan. The role also involves ensuring reliability, quality, and a customer-centric approach while maintaining high productivity standards and adhering to industry best practices and regulatory requirements.

Spatial Planning Engineering

• Create and develop master plans for new proposed development areas, ensuring they address current and future needs, integrate various land uses, and promote sustainable growth.
• Regularly update and maintain the Sohar Port and Freezone master plans to reflect changes in demand, expansions, and development plans, ensuring that all spatial planning activities remain aligned with the approved master plan.
• Investigate the feasibility of accommodating new industries within Sohar Port and Freezone areas from a spatial planning and utilities capacity perspective.
• Coordinate with various stakeholders, ensuring compliance with regulations and best international planning and zoning practices.
• Design and implement land use strategies and policies that optimize the use of space in a sustainable and efficient manner.
• Collaborate with government agencies, developers, consultants, and Sohar Port and Freezone internal departments to gather input and ensure alignment with company vision.
• Ensure that all planning activities and proposals comply with short-term and long-term organization objectives.
• Develop detailed reports, proposals, and presentations to communicate planning strategies, project progress, and recommendations to stakeholders and Sohar Port and Freezone management.
• Oversee planning projects from inception to completion, including budget management, scheduling, and coordination of resources.
• Assess the environmental impact of proposed developments and land use changes, and recommend mitigation measures as needed.
• Track the progress of implemented plans and projects, evaluate their effectiveness, and make necessary adjustments to achieve desired outcomes.
• Conduct comprehensive utilities studies with the Utility team (e.g., electricity, water, natural gas, industrial gases) to ensure alignment with Sohar Port and Freezone development and expansions.
• Establish cooperative coordination and interaction with all internal and external interfaces; coordinate with service providers, government bodies, and future tenants to support effective unit operations.
• Design and issue rights of way, Krookies, and spaces required for different developments in the areas under SIP management.
• Manage projects assigned to the department by preparing tender documents, technical drawings, evaluations, and supervision in line with defined standards to support successful achievement of unit objectives.

Team Supervision

• Provide guidance and on the job training for junior colleagues and conduct knowledge sharing to facilitate achievement of team objectives and completion of tasks in an efficient manner which is consistent with operating procedures and policy.

Budgets and Plans

• Monitor the financial performance of a given area of activity versus budgets and ensure all activities are carried out in line with the approved guidelines while promptly reporting on any variances to management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Spatial Planning, Urban Planning, Industrial Planning or relevant discipline.
• 2 years of experience in Spatial Planning, Urban Planning, Land use planning, or related fields.
• Project management skills.
• High communicational skills.
• Analytical and conceptual thinking skills.
• Ability to work with government entities and stakeholders to gather input and address concerns.