Senior Planner

Overview

Join a global network of committed engineers, scientists, planners, and environmental experts dedicated to making a sustainable difference for communities and the world. This senior planner role offers the chance to contribute to diverse projects focused on transport, water, renewable energy, and social infrastructure, within a supportive and collaborative culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and prepare detailed environmental assessments and planning approval applications for diverse multidisciplinary projects.
• Manage routine projects by coordinating with stakeholders to deliver excellent client results, including project management duties such as financial and budget oversight.
• Collaborate nationally with other planners, support less experienced colleagues through mentoring, and contribute to professional development.
• Identify and participate in business development efforts, preparing proposals and engaging clients.
• Advance your professional growth through mentoring, training, and active involvement in technical communities and professional bodies.
• Engage in community and stakeholder engagement strategies, with opportunities to leverage current skills or develop new expertise in consultation.
• Benefit from a flexible work environment that supports work-life balance and fosters diversity and inclusion.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree with at least eight years of experience in environmental planning.
• Full membership or progress towards membership of the New Zealand Planning Institute (NZPI).
• Proven track record in technical planning within regional or local councils or private sector, including infrastructure project consents.
• Experience managing projects, including budgeting and scheduling.
• Demonstrated client management and business development skills.
• Experience in community and stakeholder engagement is advantageous.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proactive, decisive problem-solving abilities, self-motivation, and energetic work ethic.
• Ability to collaborate with various technical disciplines and provide integrated solutions on multidisciplinary projects.

Additional Information

The employer values diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from people of all cultures, genders, and backgrounds. No agency resumes are to be submitted initially.

The company is a global professional services firm specializing in engineering, architecture, and construction, with over 11,000 employees worldwide. They emphasize empowerment, commitment, and addressing sustainability challenges related to water, energy, and urbanization.