General Manager – Design & Planning

About the Role

We are looking for a visionary General Manager to lead the strategic design and master planning of our diverse development portfolio. This is a front-end leadership role focused on project inception conceptual excellence and planning feasibility.

Unlike traditional delivery roles this position prioritizes design intelligence and planning strategy over on-site construction implementation. You will be the architect of our project blueprints ensuring our townships and high-rise developments are market-leading regulatory-compliant and commercially viable before they ever hit the ground.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Design & Master Planning

• Lead the conceptualization of large-scale townships and integrated mixed-use high-rise developments.
• Drive Design Excellence by collaborating with top-tier architects and consultants to create innovative functional and aesthetic spaces.
• Ensure all master plans optimize land use and align with long-term commercial goals.

2. Feasibility & Regulatory Strategy

• Bridge the gap between creative design and financial reality by ensuring all concepts are aligned with project feasibility and market demand.
• Spearhead the authority submission strategy overseeing the approval process (KM/BP) with DBKL and other relevant local authorities.
• Ensure total compliance with planning standards while pushing the boundaries of modern urban development.

3. Commercial Alignment

• Work with finance and contract teams to ensure design schemes fit within the targeted GDV (Gross Development Value) and budget parameters.
• Evaluate technical proposals to ensure the best balance between design quality and cost efficiency.

4. Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Lead a multi-disciplinary front-end team of designers planners and engineers.
• Act as the primary technical point of contact for external consultants and joint venture partners.

Key Requirements

• Education: Bachelors Degree in Architecture or a related field (Town Planning/Urban Design).
• Experience: Minimum 1015 years in property development with a heavy focus on the design and planning phase.
• Project Expertise: A proven track record in both Township Master Planning and Mixed-Use/High-Rise developments in Malaysia.
• Authority Knowledge: Deep familiarity with Malaysian planning bylaws and the authority submission lifecycle.
• The Developer Mindset: Strong commercial acumenunderstanding how design choices impact the bottom line.
• Leadership: Ability to mentor a team and influence stakeholders without needing to be on a construction site.