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Principal Planner - GHD
GHD is an international professional services company. Our people deliver innovative solutions by combining technical skill and experience with an understanding of our clients' objectives and aspirations.
Enhanced community and government expectation means land use planning systems are becoming increasingly complex. GHD work with our Clients to realise more sophisticated planning responses, meaning effective land use and development outcomes.
GHD's global planning professionals have a well-earned reputation for excellence and integrity based on our commitment to high performance standards in development approvals, environmental planning, engineering, science and urban design. Our planning specialists leverage GHD's global network to provide the most effective team for every project.
Canberra Location
We have an opportunity for a Principal Planner with 10+ years’ experience to join the ACT and Southern NSW Operating Centre. This is a position working primarily on projects with a focus on integrating planning and environmental work streams.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Identify, position and secure project opportunities for GHD;
- Strategic leadership for integrated approvals processes for major developments;
- Develop and maintain key clients relationships;
- Develop innovation and leading approaches to addressing approvals processes;
- Coach and mentor staff and assist in developing a centre of excellence; and
- Build and provide direction to multidiscipline project teams.
Essential Minimal Requirements
- Tertiary qualifications in Urban and Regional Planning or similar;
- 10+ years' experience in statutory, strategic or environmental planning;
Desirable
- Demonstrated experience in either ACT/ NSW Planning and environmental legislation;
- ACT Government experience; and
- Private sector consulting.
You will be self-motivated, flexible in your approach to challenges and possess a proven ability to develop excellent relationships with internal and external clients. You will also have the ability to provide high quality work and develop new business.
A thorough understanding of best practice, planning and environmental policy and the ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary assessment studies and approvals is essential. You will also possess excellent communication skills, experience in preparing reports and the ability to consult effectively with stakeholders as required.
We offer a professional working environment and culture and believe that work /life balance is critical to the success and happiness of our people. GHD offers competitive salary packages based on qualifications, skills and experience and practices family friendly policies.
For a confidential discussion please call Jo Metcalfe on + 612 6113 3200.