At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage significant planning projects while collaborating with clients and team members.
- Company: Barr Planning, a dynamic consultancy known for its supportive and collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work options, paid memberships, and study assistance for career growth.
- Other info: Equal Opportunity employer encouraging diverse applications, including from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and make a real impact on diverse projects across NSW.
- Qualifications: Planning degree, over 10 years of experience, and strong project management skills.
The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 $ per year.
Barr Planning, a Division of Beveridge Williams, is a privately owned multi-disciplinary development and infrastructure consultancy renowned for its expertise in surveying, civil engineering, traffic and transport engineering, town planning, urban design, environmental engineering, and landscape architecture. We have a passionate team of 39 town planners in Victoria, NSW, and QLD with broad capabilities and experience. We pride ourselves on our collaborative and supportive team culture, with planners located in 11 of our 14 offices that also offer an established and recognised regional presence.
Why work with us?
- Are you an accomplished local government planner ready to expand your skills or an experienced consulting planner ready to step up and lead projects?
- At Barr Planning, our people are the reason for our success. We attract talented people who are brilliant at what they do, passionate about delivering quality for our clients, and who align to our team values.
- As a team, we work hard to create a strong and supportive culture that is highly collaborative, focused on employee development and continuous improvement.
- A competitive salary package.
- We offer the flexibility to work from our Newcastle, Sydney, or Western Sydney offices.
- Paid membership to Planning Institute Australia.
- Access to our Study Assistance Program to support further learning and career development.
- The opportunity to participate in a diverse range of projects across NSW.
The Position:
We are looking for a Principal Planner who is responsible for:
- Managing and delivering a range of State and regionally significant projects on time and on budget.
- Acting as Project Lead to liaise with clients and maintain communication between staff and clients.
- Developing fee proposals for new projects and managing internal workflows, invoices, and reporting.
- Contributing to the development and maintenance of our QA system and supporting business development, with a focus on targeted sectors.
Skills & Experience:
We are looking for an experienced planner who meets the following criteria:
- Has a planning degree which is accredited by PIA and more than 10 years’ relevant experience.
- Holds or is working towards Registered Planner status with PIA.
- Has a strong technical knowledge of the NSW planning legislation and processes, with skills in environmental impact assessment or social impact assessment.
- Possesses project management skills with demonstrated ability to manage a project within agreed time frames, budgets, and quality goals.
- Possesses excellent verbal, visual, and written communication skills with demonstrated team leadership capability.
Beveridge Williams is an Equal Opportunity and Gender Equality Employer. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
Principal Planner in Carrington employer: Beveridge Williams & Co
At Barr Planning, a division of Beveridge Williams, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and supportive work culture. Our Newcastle office offers a competitive salary package, flexible working arrangements, and access to professional development opportunities, including paid membership to the Planning Institute Australia and a Study Assistance Program. Join our passionate team of planners and contribute to diverse projects across NSW while enjoying a strong focus on employee growth and continuous improvement.
