Principal Urban Planner

Principal Urban Planner Full-time State/Province: Queensland Business Group: DCS Legal Entity: AECOM Australia Pty Ltd Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places Work Location Model: Hybrid Operating Group: International Primary Location: AU - Brisbane, QLD Company Description Come and grow with us. Our global portfolio of work comprises the design of iconic and award-winning buildings and landscapes. From strategic planning through to project realisation, the connections we make among people and place provide sustainable outcomes for our clients and the communities we serve. We place a premium on investing in digital capabilities and innovations which bring a unique consistency and efficiency to our scalable work. Together with our clients, we are working to evolve and elevate the built environment across sectors including social infrastructure, transit, technology and logistics, and commercial and corporate real estate, while focusing on solutions that promote long term health and wellbeing for all. Could you see yourself assisting to shape Queensland’s future through significant planning and development projects? Would you like to work on a wide range of development facilitation projects for the public and private sectors, including urban renewal and precinct plans, revitalisation strategies for regional cities, planning scheme reviews and some of Australia's largest infrastructure projects? Everyone belongs at AECOM We’re committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging - because great ideas come from diverse perspectives. AECOM is proud to be a Fortune 500 Most Admired Company , a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality , #Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025 Winner and an AWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer .

We are looking for a Principal Urban Planner to join our Brisbane Team to assist in the delivery of a variety of major infrastructure and public realm projects throughout Queensland. What will a day in this role look like: Lead and manage a diverse range of urban planning projects and deliverables, including project approval strategies, multi-criteria analysis, options assessment and land use impact assessments supporting EES and planning permit applications. Lead planning inputs on major projects, including Development Plans, Urban Design and Landscape Plans, Urban Design Strategies, planning due diligence, approval strategies and planning scheme amendments. Manage projects from inception through to delivery, ensuring high-quality outcomes, strong client relationships and successful delivery against agreed timeframes and budgets. Provide strategic urban planning advice across AECOM’s Urbanism + Planning portfolio, including masterplans, feasibility studies, business cases and major development and infrastructure projects. Lead, mentor and develop junior and mid-level staff, supporting their professional growth while maintaining high standards of technical quality and project delivery.

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes, you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered. What are we looking for from you? A tertiary qualification to degree level in Urban / Environmental Planning (or similar) with, ideally 10+ years relevant experience in urban planning. A well-developed understanding of contemporary planning practices with the ability to apply planning legislation and planning schemes across transit and / or precinct development. Demonstrated skills in managing projects (or components of) and budgets to meet time and resource requirements. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders at varying levels of seniority. A desire to think and act beyond one’s technical training, embracing opportunities to lead and manager multi-disciplinary teams. Additional