Overview Senior Consultant - Planning at Urbis About Urbis Urbis is people focused, and we want the best for our team, our clients, and our communities. Our mission is about helping people create meaningful, sustainable cities & communities. We are a community of passionate problem solvers, sought out by clients for our fresh thinking and approach to their city-shaping projects. Here you will make a tangible difference and positive impact, while gaining incredible industry experience and broad ranging exposure to the most exciting work. We pride ourselves in empowering our employees and supporting them to be the best they can be. This includes salary continuance insurance, work life balance, health & wellbeing programs and generous parental leave policy for both primary & secondary carers. Urbis is an employer of choice for gender equality (EOCGE), recognised through the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). We are also an AWEI Bronze Employer, honoured by the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) for our commitment to fostering genuine inclusion and accessibility for all employees. Urbis shapes futures your way! The Opportunity We\'re on the lookout for a dynamic Senior Consultant / Senior Planner to join our Planning team. You will have the choice of being in our Sydney CBD or Parramatta CBD offices, or both. Leveraging your technical expertise and proven skills, you\'ll support our clients by offering sound statutory and strategic urban planning advice and insights. You Will Contribute to multidisciplinary projects, working collaboratively with our inhouse economists, heritage planners, urban designers, social planners and transport planners Provide a range of services including advice relating to land use, development capability, due diligence assessments, master plans, the approval process and management Develop client relationships by building trust, providing quality advice and managing expectations Write submissions, proposals and advice that accurately reflects the client\'s need Manage small to medium size projects, including scoping and costing of projects, tracking job costs and coordinating consultants and sub-consultants as needed Identify and raise issues which may impact fee estimates or timelines Coach and develop team members Contribute to the development and implementation of quality assurance and support the Planning team\'s Business Plan About You Holds tertiary qualifications in Urban and Regional Town Planning or a related discipline Ideally minimum 5 years\' experience in Urban Planning Ideally some experience in managing planning projects Strong knowledge of statutory and strategic planning, and related legislation, ideally gained in a consultancy or local/State government environment Keen understanding of impacts and issues affecting land use and development Excels in prioritising competing demands of multiple projects within agreed budgets and timeframes Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous professional development Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills and can engage with a variety of stakeholders Why Urbis? Working in an inclusive environment that supports flexibility and diversity. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer (recognised through EOCGE, WGEA and AWEI) 18 weeks parental leave policy Flexible workplace while maintaining strong client support and engagement Active mentorship and development of career goals Annual training budget for all employees Learning and development and mentoring programs Opportunities to participate in industry events and working groups City-shaping projects with industry leaders Regular feedback and annual reviews Opportunity to work closely with Directors Remuneration bonus scheme Daily breakfast and fruit, monthly team lunches Our commitment to Inclusion Urbis encourages everyone to be themselves and to share their unique views shaped by their identity. We are proud of our ongoing recognition as a champion of workplace inclusion. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities. If you need accommodations, please inform your recruiting contact upon initial connection. How to Apply Are you ready to start your journey with some of the brightest minds in the industry and passionate about making a difference to our clients, community, and team? Click on “Apply for this job.” Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales Industries: Business Consulting and Services We value referrals to increase interview chances. J-18808-Ljbffr
