It has been more than 60 years since SYSTRA has garnered expertise that spans the entire spectrum of Mass Rapid Transit System. SYSTRA India’s valuable presence in India roots back to 1957, where SYSTRA worked on the electrification of Indian Railways. Our technical excellence, holistic approach and the tremendous talent provides a career that puts people who join us at the heart of improving transportation and urban infrastructure efficiency.

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In India, SYSTRA is an international consulting and engineering company operating in the fields of Metros, High Speed Rail, Railways, Roads, Buildings, Urban planning, and Water Infrastructure for public and private organizations.

Our unique expertise is backed with a reputation built through technical excellence delivered on projects. Our fully integrated services are tailored to plan and manage projects using proven best practices.

SYSTRA’s urban planning work is based on an integrated vision of mobility. We assess all relevant issues right from the start of project development, including current and future travel requirements, urban planning, economic and social development, and environmental protection.

SYSTRA has completed 17,000+ Square kilometer of Statutory Master Planning and 15+ City Development Plans (CDPs).

We are seeking applications for the position of Regulatory & Institutional Expert for Zonal development Master plan in Utter Pradesh.

• regulatory Framework Development

  • Review existing national, state, and local planning regulations governing urban land use, zoning, building byelaws, development control regulations, and urban renewal in Lucknow.
  • Formulate, update, and recommend zoning regulations and development control norms tailored for each zone under the Lucknow Master Plan.
  • Ensure all proposed regulations align with statutory requirements and state/national policy frameworks.

• Institutional Analysis & Strengthening

  • Analyze the current roles, mandates, and capacities of institutions engaged in planning, implementation, and monitoring of urban development in Lucknow (e.g., LDA, UPAEVP, municipal bodies).
  • Propose enhanced institutional structures, inter-agency coordination mechanisms, and capacity-building strategies for effective plan implementation and enforcement at zonal level.
  • Draft clear recommendations for institutional reforms and regulatory changes required for efficient operationalization of ZDPs.

• Stakeholder Engagement & Capacity Building

  • Engage proactively with local authorities, statutory agencies, government departments, and key stakeholders to solicit inputs and foster ownership of regulatory/institutional reforms.
  • Organize and conduct capacity-building workshops, training sessions, and knowledge-sharing events for institutional partners.
  • Document feedback from consultations and incorporate relevant suggestions into regulatory/institutional proposals.

• Compliance, Monitoring & Reporting

  • Develop monitoring frameworks and compliance mechanisms to facilitate effective enforcement of ZDPs and related regulations.
  • Prepare structured reports, regulatory briefs, operational guidelines, and presentations for client and statutory review.
  • Support the resolution of regulatory and institutional bottlenecks encountered during plan preparation and implementation.

• Master’s degree in urban/Regional Planning, Public Policy, Urban Governance, Law, or a related field from a recognized institution.
• Minimum 7 years of professional experience in urban policy, planning regulations, and institutional strengthening for large-scale urban/regional planning projects.
• Must have 6 months regulatory Experts.
• Prior experience in formulating or updating development control regulations, zonal plans, and urban institutional frameworks—experience in India, especially Uttar Pradesh, preferred.
• Proven capacity to work with government agencies, urban local bodies, and cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with statutory planning processes, state urban development laws, and institutional systems in Indian cities.

We commit to put people who join us at the heart of improving transportation and urban infrastructure efficiency. As we are growing, this is time to be a part of this challenging adventure. It’s not a job - it’s a career!