Town Planner / Urban Planner
Guides land use and development decisions across Jamaica — reviewing development applications, preparing plans, and enforcing zoning regulations.
Typical Salary
J$2.5M
to J$5M per year
Open Roles
100+
across Jamaica
Job Market
Growing
PIOJ & KSAC expansion
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Career Paths
Planning Technician→Junior Planner→Town Planner→Senior Planner→Director of Planning
Salary Range in Jamaica
Mid J$3.8M
Entry: J$2.5MSenior: J$5M
Key Skills
Land use planning
Development application review
Zoning regulations
GIS & spatial analysis
Environmental impact assessment
Public consultation
Urban design
Policy writing
Education
Minimum Entry
- BSc Urban Planning or Geography
Preferred
- MSc Urban Planning
- RTPI (Royal Town Planning Institute) membership
Professional Qualifications
- BSc Urban Planning (UTech)
- RTPI membership (or JIPS)
- MSc Urban Planning
- GIS / AutoCAD certificate
Market Trend
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