Urban Planning Manager

Longreach Recruitment; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car

Competitive Bonuses

Potential for work in/buy-in options

Job summary

Longreach Recruitment is seeking an experienced Planning Manager to lead their in-house planning function in Perth. This role involves overseeing a team of planners, managing complex development approvals, and working closely with senior leadership.

The successful candidate will have significant experience in WA's planning consultancy and will play a crucial role in shaping planning outcomes while ensuring compliance with regulations. A competitive salary package, bonuses, and a company car are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years experience in a private consultancy.
• Significant recent experience in WA based planning consultancy.
• Strong understanding of WA planning frameworks and statutory processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of 6 planners.
• Oversee planning strategy and statutory approvals.
• Manage all stages of the planning process.

Skills

Leadership skills

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in Urban & Regional Planning or related discipline

Job description

Location: Perth, WA (Western Suburbs)

New purpose-built office opening late 2026

Salary: Highly Competitive

Potential for work in/ buy in options

Competitive Bonuses

Company Car

About The Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Planning Manager to lead their in-house planning function and drive the successful delivery of a diverse property development portfolio across Western Australia. Reporting to senior leadership, this role will oversee a team of six planners and play a key role in shaping strategic planning outcomes, managing approvals, and strengthening relationships with key stakeholders.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation transitioning into a new purpose-built office in Perth’s western suburbs, offering a modern and collaborative working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 6 planners in a large multi disciplinary consultancy, fostering performance, capability development, and engagement
• Oversee planning strategy and statutory approvals across residential, mixed-use, and/or commercial developments
• Manage all stages of the planning process including feasibility input, due diligence, applications, and approvals
• Provide strategic advice to development and executive teams on planning risks, opportunities, and timelines
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local councils, government authorities, and external consultants
• Monitor and interpret changes in planning legislation, policies, and regulatory frameworks
• Drive efficiencies in planning processes, systems, and reporting
• Support site acquisition and project feasibility with planning insights
• Ensure projects align with planning frameworks, community expectations, and sustainability considerations

About You

• Degree-qualified in Urban & Regional Planning or a related discipline
• Significant recent experience in a WA based planning consultancy
• Proven track record managing planning approvals and complex developments
• Minimum of 10 years experience in a private consultancy
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing teams
• Strong understanding of WA planning frameworks and statutory processes
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills
• Commercially astute, with the ability to balance risk, timelines, and project outcomes
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently

Why Apply?

• Leadership role with direct impact on high-profile development projects
• Opportunity to shape and grow an internal planning function
• Work within a collaborative, forward-thinking development business
• Move into a new, purpose-built office in Perth’s western suburbs
• Competitive salary package
• Potential for work in/ buy in options
• Competitive Bonuses
• Company Car

How to Apply

If you are a motivated planning professional ready to take the next step into a leadership role, I'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or call Jake Williamson on 0400 352 498.