Senior Consultant / Senior Planner

Job Description

Urbis Employer of Choice for gender equality WGEA (2022-24) Enjoy a flexible and dynamic work environment. Join a high performing Perth team, as part of our Planning team. Who we are: Urbis is people focused, and we want the best for our team, our clients, and our communities. We are a community of passionate problem solvers, sought out by clients for our fresh thinking and approach to their city-shaping projects. Our mission is to help create meaningful, sustainable cities & communities. Urbis is an employer of choice for gender equality (EOCGE), recognised through the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA), and active participants in the Federal Career Revive Initiative which supports the attraction and retention of women returning to work after a career break. We pride ourselves in empowering our employees and supporting them to be the best they can be. Here you will make a tangible difference and positive impact, while gaining incredible industry experience and broad ranging exposure to the most exciting work. Urbis, Shaping futures your way! The Opportunity: Urbis has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Planner to join our Planning team in Perth! We work with our private and public sector clients across WA, nationally and internationally on a range of diverse projects with our colleagues in Economics, Property, Heritage and Design. In this role you will provide a range of services including advice relating to land use, subdivision, development, due diligence assessments, masterplans and the approval process and management. As a Senior Consultant you will bring considerable experience, credibility and professionalism to the role, as well as build and maintain new and existing relationships with clients. You will: Provide a high range of services including advice relating to land use, development, subdivision, 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 needs; Manage small to medium size projects, including scoping and costing of projects, track job costs and coordinate consultants and sub-consultants, when necessary; Identify and raise issues which may impact fee estimates and/or timelines; Contribute to the development and implementation of quality assurance and the Planning team’s Business Plan; Work alongside other professionals on a range of multi-disciplinary projects, work to specification, to deadlines, within budget and with a commercial outcome; Promote the firm and its services to create business opportunities; Prepare weekly timesheets and input to monthly accounts; About you: You hold tertiary qualifications in Town Planning or related discipline; Broad experience in Urban and Regional Planning, with a focus on quality outcomes. A collegiate approach to work and ability to work in a dynamic, energetic environment. Why Urbis? Urbis is committed to fostering an inclusive, flexible, and diverse work environment. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals and those returning to work after a career break. By joining us you will receive many benefits including: Salary continuance insurance, a generous parental leave policy, health & wellbeing programs and much more. Active mentorship by the best in the business, development of career goals and support in achieving them. Investment in ongoing training with all employees provided with an annual training budget. Monthly morning teas and regular social events to celebrate professional and personal wins. Across all our sectors, you will play a part in shaping cities and communities. Bring your spark, and shape futures your way. How to Apply? If you are an enthusiastic candidate, with the desire to become part of a driven and highly professional team, click on “Apply for this job.” #J-18808-Ljbffr