Job Description
We are looking to onboard a Director of Variance & Appeals Zoning Officer (Client Relations) to strengthen our Variance & Appeals Processing - Client & Stakeholder Management function within Zoning & Land Use Administration. This is a senior level opening based out of Chennai, offered on a full-time basis.
The ideal candidate holds M.Plan (Urban Planning) and brings roughly 12 years of hands-on exposure to variance & appeals processing - client & stakeholder management. Day-to-day, the work draws heavily on Appeals Processing, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder & Developer Liaison, Regulatory Compliance (Municipal Codes), and the person will be expected to apply these skills independently rather than under constant supervision.
Compensation for this position is structured around INR 13.5-51.5 LPA, in line with market standards for senior level roles within zoning & land use administration.
Shortlisted applicants will be evaluated on both domain knowledge and practical problem-solving ability. The environment rewards initiative - people who flag problems early and propose fixes tend to grow faster here.
Work culture here leans collaborative, with regular knowledge-sharing sessions and an open-door policy for raising concerns. Interested candidates should be prepared to walk through relevant past work during the interview process.
The organisation has historically promoted from within for a majority of its senior and lead openings. Benefits include health insurance, provident fund contributions, and paid leave in line with company policy. The role alternates between independent deep work and short coordination huddles with stakeholders across functions.
Expect a mix of scheduled reviews, ad-hoc troubleshooting, and documentation as the workload shifts through the week. Managers here tend to give context rather than instructions, leaving room for the individual to decide how a task gets done.
No two days look identical - some are heavy on execution, others are spent largely in planning and cross-team discussions. Priorities can shift mid-week depending on business needs, so adaptability matters as much as technical depth.
Performance is reviewed on a structured cycle, with clear criteria for movement into the next band. New joiners typically get a short structured onboarding before being handed independent ownership of their first deliverables.
The team follows a flat structure where ideas are evaluated on merit rather than hierarchy, and feedback flows in both directions. References may be requested closer to the offer stage rather than at the start of the process.
Relocation assistance may be extended for candidates moving from a different city, subject to approval. The package is structured with a fixed component, performance bonus, and standard health coverage.
Candidates are encouraged to highlight measurable outcomes from previous roles rather than just responsibilities held. In addition to fixed pay, the role carries eligibility for annual appraisals and merit-based increments. Compensation includes standard statutory benefits along with performance-linked variable pay.
Mornings are usually spent on planning and status reviews, while the rest of the day is given over to hands-on delivery and problem-solving. Most days include at least one review checkpoint where progress is discussed against the plan for the week. Learning and certification support is available for tools and frameworks directly relevant to the role.
This role offers a genuine opportunity to build depth in Variance & Appeals Processing - Client & Stakeholder Management while working alongside an experienced team.
The ideal candidate holds M.Plan (Urban Planning) and brings roughly 12 years of hands-on exposure to variance & appeals processing - client & stakeholder management. Day-to-day, the work draws heavily on Appeals Processing, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder & Developer Liaison, Regulatory Compliance (Municipal Codes), and the person will be expected to apply these skills independently rather than under constant supervision.
Compensation for this position is structured around INR 13.5-51.5 LPA, in line with market standards for senior level roles within zoning & land use administration.
Shortlisted applicants will be evaluated on both domain knowledge and practical problem-solving ability. The environment rewards initiative - people who flag problems early and propose fixes tend to grow faster here.
Work culture here leans collaborative, with regular knowledge-sharing sessions and an open-door policy for raising concerns. Interested candidates should be prepared to walk through relevant past work during the interview process.
The organisation has historically promoted from within for a majority of its senior and lead openings. Benefits include health insurance, provident fund contributions, and paid leave in line with company policy. The role alternates between independent deep work and short coordination huddles with stakeholders across functions.
Expect a mix of scheduled reviews, ad-hoc troubleshooting, and documentation as the workload shifts through the week. Managers here tend to give context rather than instructions, leaving room for the individual to decide how a task gets done.
No two days look identical - some are heavy on execution, others are spent largely in planning and cross-team discussions. Priorities can shift mid-week depending on business needs, so adaptability matters as much as technical depth.
Performance is reviewed on a structured cycle, with clear criteria for movement into the next band. New joiners typically get a short structured onboarding before being handed independent ownership of their first deliverables.
The team follows a flat structure where ideas are evaluated on merit rather than hierarchy, and feedback flows in both directions. References may be requested closer to the offer stage rather than at the start of the process.
Relocation assistance may be extended for candidates moving from a different city, subject to approval. The package is structured with a fixed component, performance bonus, and standard health coverage.
Candidates are encouraged to highlight measurable outcomes from previous roles rather than just responsibilities held. In addition to fixed pay, the role carries eligibility for annual appraisals and merit-based increments. Compensation includes standard statutory benefits along with performance-linked variable pay.
Mornings are usually spent on planning and status reviews, while the rest of the day is given over to hands-on delivery and problem-solving. Most days include at least one review checkpoint where progress is discussed against the plan for the week. Learning and certification support is available for tools and frameworks directly relevant to the role.
This role offers a genuine opportunity to build depth in Variance & Appeals Processing - Client & Stakeholder Management while working alongside an experienced team.