Technical Director & Planner – Urban Growth Leader

GHD; City Of Greater Geraldton; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work practices

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

GHD is seeking a Technical Director – Planner to join its WA Environment Business Group. You will deliver a range of projects across WA, leading technical directions and client engagements, and supporting business growth and lasting community benefit.

You will mentor the Planning team, manage client relationships, pursue opportunities, and ensure high quality outcomes on major urban and regional planning projects, working with government and private sector clients.

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Urban and Regional Planning.
• 10+ years of experience in urban or regional planning.
• Experience in Western Australia, ideally in a consulting environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership, strategic advice and resource coordination across major projects.
• Act as Technical Director/reviewer on complex urban/regional planning projects for quality and compliance.
• Build and maintain client relationships, lead pursuits and contribute to proposals and reports.
• Mentor and develop the Planning team through supervision and knowledge sharing.
• Liaise with Commonwealth, State and Local Government clients and other stakeholders.
• Provide visible leadership and coaching to uplift capability and model company values.

Skills

Technical leadership

Client leadership

Urban planning

WA planning system

Commercial skills

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring

Education

Urban and Regional Planning qualification

10+ years planning experience

Job description

GHD is seeking a Technical Director – Planner to join its WA Environment Business Group. You will deliver a range of projects across WA, leading technical directions and client engagements, and supporting business growth and lasting community benefit.

You will mentor the Planning team, manage client relationships, pursue opportunities, and ensure high quality outcomes on major urban and regional planning projects, working with government and private sector clients.