Principal Planner

11 hours ago

Sydney New South Wales Australia Ethos Urban Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Ethos Urban recently announced they have joined Colliers.

The fast-growing team of over 160 talented professionals across Sydney, Melbourne & Brisbane have a proven track record of accelerating Australia's urbanization and development.

Ethos Urban is the latest in several successful acquisition's that Colliers has made in the region. Colliers has a continued focus on diversifying our professional services offering to accelerate our growth and provide a real value proposition for our clients, partners and people. Our diversification means we can provide integrated solutions at any point in the asset or project life cycle.

With Ethos Urban under the Colliers banner our planning, urban design, economic & social advisory experts can deliver even more value through expanded resources, data-driven insights, and a strong national presence backed by local expertise.

It also provides these experts with a strong competitive advantage, being able to offer unlock new business opportunities through access to Colliers entire range of property and advisory services.

About the role 

As a Principal Planner, you'll take the lead on high-profile urban development projects, working alongside some of the brightest minds in planning, design, economics, and engagement. You'll manage complex projects, build strong client relationships, and help shape the future of our cities.

The ideal candidate will

  • Have a strong ability to project manage career defining appointments whilst organically growing industry and client relationships.
  • Seasoned in the NSW planning system with a proven track record in managing and delivering complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
  • Provide advice directly to a range of clients across both private and government authorities.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to connect with clients and colleagues, and cultivate positive working relationships.
  • Be a team player with a passion and drive necessary to work in a high performing environment.
  • Competency to project manage other staff including delegating, supervising, and reviewing work and delivering projects within budget and scope.

Qualifications 

  • A degree in Planning or a related field.
  • 5–8 years of experience in urban planning
  • A solution focused mindset and an ambition to create value for clients and the business.
  • Experience in residential, commercial, infrastructure, industry or renewable energy projects (a plus).

At Ethos Urban we believe in supporting our people every step of the way. That's why we offer a comprehensive range of benefits designed to meet the diverse needs of our team—no matter where they are in life. From cost-of-living support to wellness programs and beyond, our benefits package is built to enhance well-being, promote balance, and empower every employee to thrive.

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