Planning & Development Consultant

Knight Frank Zimbabwe is seeking an accomplished and commercially astute Planning & Development Consultant to establish and lead its Planning & Development service line. This is a senior leadership opportunity for a highly motivated professional with proven expertise in development advisory, urban planning, GIS mapping, feasibility analysis, project delivery, and business development. The successful candidate will be responsible for building and growing a specialist consultancy practice while providing strategic advice to developers, landowners, investors, financial institutions, and public sector clients.

Job Summary

• Employer: Knight Frank Zimbabwe
• Job Type: Full-time
• Location: Harare, Zimbabwe
• Category: Real Estate
• Closing Date: 2026-11-19

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the Planning & Development service line.
• Provide strategic advice on development feasibility, land optimisation, planning approvals, and investment opportunities.
• Lead highest and best use studies, market research, development appraisals, and financial feasibility analyses.
• Undertake and oversee GIS mapping, spatial analysis, site suitability assessments, land use planning studies, and development planning assignments.
• Manage subdivision, rezoning, change-of-use, planning permit, and development approval processes.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary consultant teams and stakeholder engagements.
• Prepare board-level reports, development strategies, investment memoranda, and client recommendations.
• Drive business development, client acquisition, and revenue growth.
• Build and maintain relationships with developers, investors, financial institutions, local authorities, and regulatory agencies.

Requirements

• Degree in Urban & Regional Planning, Real Estate, Property Development, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years' relevant experience in planning, development consultancy, property development, or a related field, including experience in a senior or leadership capacity.
• Strong working knowledge of Zimbabwe's planning, development, and regulatory framework.
• Demonstrated experience in GIS mapping, spatial analysis, land use planning, subdivision planning, development planning, and site suitability assessments.
• Advanced proficiency in ArcGIS, QGIS, AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Excel financial modeling.
• Ability to prepare and interpret subdivision layouts, zoning plans, development frameworks, infrastructure plans, constraint mapping, and geospatial datasets.
• Proven track record in business development, project delivery, and client relationship management.
• Strong commercial, analytical, report writing, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Relevant professional membership with ZIRUP, REIZ, RICS or an equivalent professional body will be an added advantage.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their CV and certified copies of qualifications to harare.office@zw.knightfrank.com .