Technical Director Planning

1 week ago


The Hill, Australia SLR Consulting Full time

About SLR Consulting:
SLR Consulting is a rapidly growing privately-owned global business, with a strong reputation for providing high-quality Environmental and Advisory Services. We have over 3,000 staff with offices throughout the APAC, Europe, North, Central and South America and Africa regions. In APAC, we have over 700 employees across 20 offices.


There is a remarkable opportunity for a highly experienced **Planner** with over 15 years of solid experience to join our APAC Planning team in Sydney or Newcastle.


Our team consists of skilled and motivated Planners with a passionate approach to both life and work. Currently, we handle a range of projects in the built environment, energy, and infrastructure sectors. This role calls for a planning expert, inclined towards Business development alongside technical excellence.


We are seeking a market-facing leader to cultivate new relationships, nurture existing ones, and develop staff to help us reach our full potential.


As a **Technical Director** and a key member of the planning leadership team, we are in search of an individual who can influence the growth trajectory of our team.


We operate in a flexible office setting, taking pride in our laid-back and positive culture, hosting regular social events, and receiving favorable client feedback.


Job Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Support the Planning Manager in expanding the Planning Team's market presence across professional networks in NSW
- Actively identify and nurture new opportunities and relationships within the built environment sector
- Provide planning analysis and research from a commercially astute perspective to deliver exceptional outcomes confidently
- Present Expert Evidence in the Land and Environment Court
- Stay updated on legislative and policy modifications within the planning domain
- Manage multiple projects concurrently without direct supervision
- Guide and lead junior staff to contribute to the overall team growth
- Collaborate with clients, councils, consultants & other government bodies
- Experience working on multi-disciplinary projects within a consulting environment


Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Over 15 years of hands-on experience with tertiary qualifications in town planning or equivalent, with post-graduate qualifications being advantageous
- Past experience in a senior/ leadership role within a consulting environment
- Demonstrated technical independence working across various sectors, particularly town planning, property, and development
- Proficiency in business, client, and project development
- Eagerness to share knowledge by mentoring junior staff
- Comprehensive understanding of project budgets and deliverables while upholding our excellent client service reputation
- Strong verbal and written communication skills


Benefits:
We provide a competitive salary with additional benefits and perks, including:
- Hybrid work model (in-office & remote) - you decide where you work best
- Additional paid leave of up to 10 days to recharge, support others, assist family, or focus on professional development
- Inclusive parental leave policy catering to all parents throughout their parenting journey, offering 14 weeks primary carer and 6 weeks secondary carer leave (with an option for an additional 8 weeks if you become the primary carer)
- Learning and development opportunities encompassing a structured career progression path, study aid, and up to 3 professional memberships subsidized by SLR
- Employee Assistance Program to enhance physical, mental, and social well-being
- Global and regional mobility and recruitment referral bonuses for both regional and global candidates
- Other benefits such as regular office social events, service anniversary acknowledgments, salary sacrificing, novated car lease, an online corporate uniform store, and discounts from numerous major retailers via the "Hive" benefits and well-being system


If you are interested in applying your expertise with a rapidly expanding global environmental consultancy in Australia, collaborating with an outstanding team, and immersing yourself in the exceptional culture at SLR, feel free to submit your application.



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