
▷ Only 24h Left: Environmental Planner
3 weeks ago
Urbis is people focussed, 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 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. You will have the benefits of salary continuance insurance, work life balance, health & wellbeing programs and generous parental leave policy for both primary & secondary carers. This includes leave to organise adoptions, surrogacy, and foster care arrangements.
Urbis is an employer of choice for gender equality (EOCGE), recognised through the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). We are also an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) for our commitment to fostering genuine inclusion and accessibility for all employees.
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The Opportunity
We/'re on the lookout for a dynamic and future-focussed Environmental Planning Consultant to join Urbis. This role sits within a specialised team located in Sydney within the National Planning Business Unit that is expanding its capacity in renewable energy and sustainable planning. Leveraging your technical expertise and proven skills, you/'ll support our clients by offering innovative advice and insights. This role requires someone who is passionate about environmental planning and the energy sector with a primary focus in NSW, however you may be called on to assist on projects with a national focus.
You will:
- Provide a range of services advising on renewable energy, including development capability, due diligence, and planning approval process.
- Assist in the preparation of planning applications and post approval activities, including preparation of Environmental Impact Statements, Statement of Environmental Effects, and Environmental Management Strategies for energy projects.
- Support the team in preparing sustainability strategies and advice to clients across various sectors, including infill, new communities and industrial development.
- Develop client relationships by building trust, providing quality advice and managing expectations.
- Assist with writing submissions, proposals and advice that accurately reflects the client/'s needs.
- Manage small to medium size projects, including scoping and costing of projects, tracking job costs and coordinating consultants and sub-consultants, when necessary.
- Identify and raise issues which may impact fee estimates and/or project delivery 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, working to specification, to deadlines, within budget and with a commercial outcome.
About You:
- Holds a tertiary qualification in Town Planning, Environmental Science, or related discipline.
- Ideally a minimum of 2 years/' experience within the Town Planning industry, with preferred experience in the renewable energy and sustainability sector;
- Alternatively, capability in environmental impact assessment and state significant development in other sectors in NSW and now looking to transition to the energy sector.
- Demonstrated appreciation and understanding of the application of sustainability and resilience principles in the delivery of projects and places.
- Proficient appreciation and understanding of impacts and issues affecting the natural and built environment alongside a strong understanding of strategic policies, processes and influences.
- Proficient capability in written and verbal communications and engagement with a variety of stakeholders.
- Influences outcomes through proactive, informed and decisive communication.
- Successfully manages client priorities and expectations.
- Positively challenges existing practices and/or viewpoints to achieve the best outcome.
- Coaches and mentors individuals within the team.
- Prioritises and manages the competing demands of multiple assignments and/ or projects within agreed timeframes and budget.
Why Urbis?
As a member of our team, you will have the benefit of:
- Working in an environment that is inclusive, supports flexibility, and welcomes diversity. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer (recognised through EOCGE, WGEA and AWEI).
- 18 weeks parental leave policy.
- Working in a truly flexible workplace, while maintaining strong client support and engagement.
- Active mentorship, development of career goals and support in achieving them.
- Investment in ongoing training with all employees provided with an annual training budget.
- Carefully curated learning and Development and mentoring programs.
- Opportunities to participate in industry events, breakfasts, lunches, presentations, B2Bs and industry working groups across the State and Nationally.
- Working on future-focussed projects alongside the best in the industry, and across all sectors.
- Regular and consistent feedback program as well as annual reviews.
- Opportunity to work closely with Directors.
- Monthly and annual awards for staff performance.
- Opportunity to participate in our employee remuneration bonus scheme program.
- Daily breakfast and fruit, monthly team lunches.
Our commitment to Inclusion
At Urbis, we encourage everyone to be themselves and share their unique views which are shaped by their individual identity. We are proud of our ongoing recognition as a champion of workplace inclusion amongst our professional services peers. 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 any 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 you are passionate about making a difference to our clients, community, and team? Click on “Apply for this job.”
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