Environment Planning Manager NSW/ACT

Want to bring ideas to life?

You’re in the right place. We’ve been a leading design, engineering and advisory company for decades. So why choose Aurecon? It really comes down to one, crucial question: what kind of world do you want to create for the next generation? Truth is, the decisions being made right now will determine the future of everything – from the local community to the sustainability of our clients’ businesses – to the entire planet. One of those decisions is: who do you decide to work for?

How will your ideas contribute to shaping what’s next?

As our new environmental planning manager, you’ll lead and inspire a team of highly skilled specialists in environmental impact assessment and planning approvals space across a diverse range of markets. You’ll be a trusted partner to a diverse range of clients and develop a deep understanding of their challenges to collaborative seek solutions that help shape strong environmental outcomes and de-risk planning approval processes.

You’ll drive value and trust with clients, team and peers across Australia, work collaboratively with clients to deliver planning approvals and proactively respond to client needs, while expanding Aurecon’s market presence.

Here are the key things you’ll do:

• Provide expert advice on environmental planning matters to clients such as Transport for NSW, EnergyCo, DCCEEW, Sydney Water, and a range of major private sector energy clients and major construction contractors and internal teams.
• Drive complex NSW planning approval processes (including REFs and EISs) and lead early-stage environmental constraints and optioneering projects across Energy, Transport, Water, and Defence sectors.
• Provide technical leadership, coaching, and mentoring to junior staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence.
• Conduct comprehensive environmental assessments, including in-depth research and analysis of legislative requirements and environmental considerations.
• Lead collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative environmental solutions, ensuring project compliance, sustainability, and alignment with client strategies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, clients, and government authorities, influencing decision-making and expanding Aurecon’s market presence.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and resources to ensure delivery excellence and commercial success.

What can you bring to the team?

Firstly, you will share our genuine passion for re-imaging problems and be someone that actively pursues continuous learning to help shape the future. To be successful in this position you will ideally have:

• Experience leading NSW planning approvals or environmental impact assessment
• Exceptional critical and strategic thinking skills
• High attention to detail with a focus on quality
• Outstanding communication skills and stakeholder engagement skills
• Collaborative mindset with proven leadership and team development capabilities

How will your future be shaped by us?

Joining Aurecon means you’ll be at the award-winning edge of innovation and sustainability. AFR ranked us Top 5 among sustainability leaders and Top 3 of all innovative companies in professional services. One Consult awarded us an innovative design award. Plus, we were Consult Australia’s large firm of the year.

You really can bring your whole self to work and be confident your voice will be heard. We don’t just claim we’re inclusive and innovative, as proven by the independent awards and accreditations we’ve gained. We’ve been recognised for our innovation culture, gender equality and our LGBTI+ inclusion. Plus, we have a robust Reconciliation Action Plan – our fourth edition since 2014.

On a personal level you’ll have access to flexible work hours, remote work, working holidays, part-time and job share options. When it comes to your development you’ll be supported on every step of your career journey with mentoring, leadership training and our Career Hub. Outside of work, you’ll be further supported with competitive paid parental leave, cultural public holiday swaps, plus wellbeing support programmes.

Ready to bring ideas to life? Apply to join us!