Principal Town Planner

Beveridge Williams & Co; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working environment

Employee Assistance Program

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Job summary

Beveridge Williams is seeking a Principal Town Planner to lead complex planning projects from inception to approval in our Western Sydney (Oran Park) office. You will provide strategic advice, build client relationships, and mentor junior planners to grow the team.

The role emphasizes NSW planning legislation, stakeholder engagement, and delivering positive development outcomes for sustainable communities. We value leadership and proactive problem solving in a modern hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Town Planning.
• 10+ years experience in development, consultancy, or related planning.
• Strong knowledge of NSW planning legislation, policy frameworks, and approvals.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and guidance to clients, Councils, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Mentor junior planners to develop skills and professional capability.
• Represent Beveridge Williams at hearings and consultation forums.
• Manage planning applications from inception to approval.
• Coordinate consultants and deliver planning outcomes within budgets and timeframes.
• Provide strategic planning advice to support proposals and business development.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Strategic planning

Project delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Town Planning

Job description

Principal Town Planner – Western Sydney (Oran Park)

Join a leading multidisciplinary consultancy delivering innovative and sustainable communities.

Beveridge Williams is a proudly Australian-owned, multidisciplinary development and infrastructure consultancy recognised for delivering high-quality outcomes across surveying, civil engineering, traffic and transport engineering, town planning, urban design, environmental engineering, and landscape architecture.

With a passionate team of more than 39 town planners across Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland, we bring extensive experience, diverse capability, and a collaborative approach to every project. Our planners are located across 11 of our 14 offices, providing an established regional presence and strong connections with local communities.

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Principal Town Planner to join our growing team. This role will suit a motivated planning professional who enjoys delivering innovative design solutions, achieving positive development outcomes, and contributing to the creation of sustainable communities.

This opportunity is ideally based at our Western Sydney (Oran Park) office.

About the Role

As a Principal Town Planner, you will play a key role in managing complex planning projects, providing strategic advice, building strong client relationships, and supporting the growth and development of our planning team.

You will be responsible for:

Leadership & Team Contribution

• Providing leadership and guidance when working with clients, Councils, consultants, colleagues, and project stakeholders.
• Mentoring and supporting junior planners to develop their skills and professional capability.
• Collaborating within a team environment to provide high-quality planning advice, advocacy, and project support.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Representing Beveridge Williams’ clients at hearings, meetings, and consultation forums.
• Managing projects and delivering planning outcomes on behalf of clients.
• Providing clear direction and advice to clients, Councils, and project teams regarding planning pathways, approvals, and project progress.

Project Delivery

• Managing a range of planning applications from inception through to approval.
• Coordinating consultants and subcontractors to achieve project objectives.
• Delivering quality outcomes within agreed budgets and timeframes.
• Providing strategic planning advice to support development proposals and key projects.
• Assisting with proposals, tenders, and business development opportunities.

About You

We are looking for a proactive and experienced planning professional who brings:

• A recognised Degree qualification in Town Planning.
• Ideally 10+ years’ experience within the development industry, consultancy, or a related planning environment.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of NSW planning legislation, policy frameworks, and approval processes.
• Experience managing complex planning projects and stakeholder relationships.
• The ability to undertake and interpret technical planning assessments and analyses.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Why Join Beveridge Williams?

At Beveridge Williams, our culture is what sets us apart. We are committed to creating a supportive, collaborative, and engaging workplace where our people can thrive.

• Career progression opportunities and professional development support.
• A modern hybrid working environment.
• A collaborative team culture that values innovation and initiative.
• Employee benefits including an Employee Assistance Program and paid maternity and paternity leave.

Beveridge Williams is an Equal Opportunity and Gender Equality Employer. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.