Principal Planning Consultant

Together, we open opportunities with our connected thinking. 

Mott MacDonald is a dynamic and innovative engineering, management and development consultancy working with high profile clients across Australia and globally. We're the driving force behind some of Australia's most iconic infrastructural ventures that are transforming the way we live, work, and play.

Develop your career within our highly successful global business and work with our local and national colleagues. With a growing pipeline of work in the transport, water, energy and defence spaces, we are seeking a highly motivated individual that wants to be part of a growing team! 

Your Opportunity 

Our Environment, Climate and Sustainability team in Queensland is recruiting for a Principal Planning Consultant to join our growing team in Brisbane. You would be part of our multi-disciplinary environment & society team, which covers all aspects of environmental impact assessment, permits and approvals, climate resilience, strategic planning, corporate sustainability reporting and strategy development. In this role you will have the opportunity to:

• Provide planning approval advice and prepare approval applications for a variety of projects including large and small scale infrastructure, and energy projects. 
• Provide environmental planning and regulatory advice to clients
• Oversee and undertake the preparation of planning and environmental approvals, planning assessments, feasibility studies, permitting and licensing documentation and support the development of technical assessments, management plans and other documents to a high standard.
• Manage / Support the development of proposals and bid submissions, and drive the growth of the planning team.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior members of the team
• Manage and/or liaise with environment consultants and other planning consultants, to ensure successful delivery of a project
• Work collaboratively as part of an integrated advisory sector and across project teams.

About You 

• Relevant Tertiary qualification in Planning, or related field is essential with experience in town planning, environmental and planning approvals, and planning permits.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Queensland and Commonwealth planning and approvals process and legislation, relevant to infrastructure projects.
• Develop and manage successful internal and external stakeholder relationships.
• Project management skills to achieve high quality delivery outcomes for approvals.
• Manage the delivery of planning reports, approval applications and planning projects. 
• Experience undertaking planning assessments and approvals for energy/renewable projects.
• MID process and energy, water, defence and/or transport experience ideal.

Culture & Benefits 

Mott MacDonald celebrates diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive work environment that values work-life balance, diversity, inclusion, and equity. We welcome diverse applicants, including First Nations People, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people of all genders, neurodiversity, cultural backgrounds, age groups, and those with intersectional identities. 

Our benefits package is designed to enhance your experience: 

• Agile working environment, supporting our people to work flexibly 
• Life, personal accident, and salary continuance insurance 
• Employee resource groups including the Inclusive Network for Women, Corporate Social Responsibility and more 
• Annual Health Checks and ongoing professional development 

You’ve got this! 

We endorse a diverse and inclusive workplace, and look to provide suitable opportunities for employees including the opportunity for part time and job shared roles where possible. If you are interested in this role and looking for a part time permanent opportunity, please apply! #LI-RZ1