Senior Spatial Planning Package Lead

Populous; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Populous is seeking a Planning Package Lead in Sydney to own development, coordination and delivery of the project’s spatial planning strategy. You’ll translate requirements into functional planning solutions, collaborating with project leads, clients and consultants while aligning with design intent.

The role requires a Master’s in Architecture, registration in Australia (desirable) and 5–10 years’ experience.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of professional experience in architectural practice.
• Experience developing spatial planning solutions for complex architectural projects.
• Strong understanding of spatial planning principles, user experience, circulation and operational planning.
• Experience coordinating planning drawings, accommodation schedules and room data.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, documentation and delivery of complex architectural projects.
• Take ownership of planning packages, leading development from briefing to detailed design and documentation.
• Develop spatial planning strategies balancing objectives, user requirements and design intent.
• Manage and mentor planning team members within the package.
• Develop, review and coordinate planning drawings, diagrams and related documentation.
• Prepare and coordinate accommodation schedules, area calculations, room data and planning diagrams.
• Work with project leads and clients to align planning solutions with goals.
• Coordinate with consultants to support integrated outcomes.
• Facilitate briefing sessions, workshops, design reviews and stakeholder presentations.
• Review drawings, models and planning information for coordination.
• Identify planning and operational challenges early and develop solutions.
• Manage planning deliverables to meet timelines and quality.
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, user groups and internal teams.
• Contribute to broader architectural design and project delivery activities.

Skills

BIM & Revit

Team leadership

Stakeholder coordination

Graphic & presentation skills

Education

Master’s degree in Architecture

Architectural Registration (Australia)

Tools

Revit

Job description

Populous is seeking a Planning Package Lead in Sydney to own development, coordination and delivery of the project’s spatial planning strategy. You’ll translate requirements into functional planning solutions, collaborating with project leads, clients and consultants while aligning with design intent.

The role requires a Master’s in Architecture, registration in Australia (desirable) and 5–10 years’ experience.