Manager - Land & Planning

CIMIC Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing program

Salary packaging options

Salary continuance insurance

Job summary

Pacific Partnerships, part of CIMIC Group, seeks a Manager - Land & Planning to lead land, planning and environmental workstreams for energy, digital infrastructure and PPP projects in Australia. You will direct site identification, due diligence, approvals, stakeholder engagement and risk mitigation across NSW, Victoria and Queensland.

You will collaborate with technical, commercial, legal and finance teams, guiding consultants and ensuring compliant delivery from concept to development and

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Environmental Science or related discipline.
• Experience in land, planning or environmental approvals across multiple jurisdictions.
• 10+ years in land acquisition or project development in energy/infrastructure sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead site identification, assessment and due diligence for development opportunities.
• Manage land acquisition and planning approvals across jurisdictions.
• Develop regulatory approvals strategies to support project outcomes.
• Coordinate planning, environmental and development approvals with authorities.
• Manage external consultants and advisors during project development.
• Mentor junior team members and support governance initiatives.

Skills

Land acquisition

Planning approvals

Regulatory strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Education

Engineering degree

Environmental Science degree

Finance/Commerce/Law qualifications

Job description

Pacific Partnerships is a member of the CIMIC Group, Australia’s largest diversified infrastructure group (revenue $15bn, work in hand $33bn and market value $47bn). Pacific leads the development of, invests in and manages infrastructure concession and renewable energy assets, leveraging the group’s financial strength and diverse capabilities. The team’s project development, technical, commercial and finance expertise transform into seamless, value-for-money solutions for clients.

Pacific’s role spans the origination, finance, design, construction and long-term operations and maintenance of critical infrastructure including under public private partnership (PPP) models, and renewable energy and digital infrastructure projects. Pacific Partnerships is a proactive, collaborative partner to clients, infrastructure users, investors and lenders, building on a corporate history responsible for delivering more than 30 nationally significant PPP projects valued at over $70bn over the past 25 years.

About the Role

Pacific Partnerships has an opportunity for a Manager - Land & Planning to join our Development team in North Sydney. Reporting to the EGM - PPPs and GM - Energy, this role will lead the land, planning and environmental workstreams across Pacific Partnerships' growing portfolio of energy, digital infrastructure and PPP projects and be responsible for:

Leading site identification, assessment and due diligence activities for prospective development opportunities

Managing land acquisition and planning approval processes across multiple jurisdictions

Developing and implementing regulatory approvals strategies and plans to support successful project outcomes

Coordinating local, state and federal planning, environmental and development approvals

Managing external consultants, technical specialists and advisors throughout project development

Identifying project risks and developing mitigation strategies across land, planning and environmental workstreams

Leading stakeholder engagement activities with government agencies, landowners, communities and regulatory authorities

Navigating environmental regulations, planning frameworks and compliance obligations to facilitate project delivery

Collaborating with technical, commercial, legal and finance teams to optimise investment and development outcomes

Supporting delivery teams through post-financial close approvals and development activities

Mentoring junior team members and contributing to governance and continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Environmental Science or a related discipline

Additional qualifications in Finance, Commerce, Business or Law will be highly regarded

10+ years' experience in land acquisition, planning, environmental approvals or project development, ideally within the energy, infrastructure or renewable energy sectors

Strong understanding of environmental regulations, planning processes and land use frameworks

Experience managing land and planning activities across multiple jurisdictions, particularly NSW, Victoria and Queensland

Knowledge of flora, fauna and environmental assessment requirements

Demonstrated stakeholder engagement capability across government, regulatory, community and industry groups

Strong commercial acumen with proven negotiation and influencing skills

Excellent project management, organisational and decision-making capabilities

Ability to work effectively in complex environments and drive risk and value-based decision making

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing presentations and reports for senior leaders

A collaborative leadership style with a commitment to safety, sustainability and continuous improvement.

What We Offer

A chance to join an organisation owned by the CIMIC Group, one of the world's leading international infrastructure organisations

Exposure to high-profile renewable energy, digital infrastructure and PPP developments across Australia

The opportunity to play a key role in shaping major infrastructure and energy projects from concept through to delivery

Career pathways and development opportunities across a global organisation

Competitive remuneration and benefits, including a dedicated health & wellbeing program, salary continuance insurance and salary packaging options

A collaborative culture that values innovation, technical excellence and continuous improvement

Commitment to diversity, inclusion and the advancement of women in infrastructure and construction