Planning Manager - SMEC URBAN Campbelltown

Job no: 492995
Work type: Full Time (continuing)

• Flexible and friendly working environment
• Pioneering Australian company
• Outstanding career prospects

About SMEC

SMEC is a professional services firm with Australian origins and a global footprint that provides high-quality consultancy services for major infrastructure projects.

SMEC is ranked among the world's top infrastructure design firms and continues to win industry awards for technical excellence, design innovation and the management of environmental and social risks.

The SMEC Profile:

• It is our culture to celebrate diversity, employ great people and work on interesting projects
• We are a private company, wholly owned by our people
• We have an established network of over 70 permanent offices around the world and over 5,000 employees
• We offer our people opportunities to work, both in Australia and internationally, in the areas of: Transport; Water; Geotechnics and Tunnels; Environment; Urban Development; Hydropower and Energy; Social Development; Government and Advisory Services; and Mining, Oil and Gas.

The role

We are currently seeking a talented Urban Planning Manager to work closely with our other specialists based in our Campbelltown office and to take on the overall responsibility for the delivery of urban planning services.

With a minimum of 8 years commercial experience in details, you will play a key role in:

• Managing the SMEC Urban planning team members, overseeing technical areas and operational activities, maintaining budgets and financial records for project control
• Preparing fee submissions for projects.
• Proactively dealing with the client and project team, maintaining existing client relationships and expanding our client base.

With a track record of achievement in a similar role, you will have gained your experience in an engineering design consultancy or other relevant environment and have a passion for building trusted relationships to drive positive change and win new work.

Suitable applicants will have/be:

• Bachelor degree course in urban design, planning, landscape architecture or equivalent
• A minimum of 8 years experience in urban planning with demonstrated experience in the areas of legislative requirements, masterplanning, client and people management, as well as financial management
• Excellent technical and problem solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

In return, SMEC offers you the benefits that come from working in a global multidisciplinary consultancy in an environment where your fresh ideas and enthusiasm will be welcomed and rewarded.

How to apply

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Emilie Huckel, emilie.huckel@smec.com, 02 9925 5555.

To find out more about SMEC, please visit our careers page at http://www.smec.com. To apply, click on the "Apply Now" link below and follow the prompts.

SMEC is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is a source of strength for our people, our clients, our partners and our communities.

Advertised: 04 Apr 2013 Aus. Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 26 Apr 2013 Aus. Eastern Standard Time