Title:
Principal Urban Planner
We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Principal Urban Planner to join our Melbourne team.
As a key leader within our Planning and Environment team, you will play a critical role in delivering urban planning services across a diverse portfolio of major infrastructure projects, with a particular focus on the water sector and water utility clients, alongside transport, energy, and built environment projects.
This is an exciting opportunity to work with some of Victoria's leading water authorities and utility providers, supporting the planning and delivery of essential infrastructure that enables sustainable growth and community outcomes. You will lead complex planning approvals, provide trusted strategic advice to clients, and guide multidisciplinary teams in delivering innovative and practical solutions.
Your leadership and expertise will directly contribute to some of Melbourne's most significant and transformative infrastructure projects.
Your role will include, but not be limited to:
Managing and securing planning approvals, including planning permit applications, Heritage Act permits, and other regulatory processes.
Acting as a trusted advisor to water utility clients, government agencies, and infrastructure providers, supporting the successful delivery of critical assets and services.
Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, government authorities, communities, and internal stakeholders.
You are a highly accomplished planning professional with significant experience delivering planning outcomes for major infrastructure projects. You bring a strong understanding of Victoria's planning framework and have successfully navigated complex approval pathways for large-scale developments.
Ideally, you have established consulting experience working within the water industry and/or partnering with water utility clients, giving you a strong appreciation of the planning challenges and opportunities associated with essential water infrastructure.
You are a natural leader who enjoys mentoring others, building strong client relationships, and driving exceptional project outcomes.
10+ years' experience in statutory and strategic planning, ideally within major infrastructure, water, utilities, or urban development projects.
Demonstrated experience working with, or delivering projects for, water authorities, water utilities, or the broader water sector.
Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, including experience working with government agencies, utility providers, and project partners.
At KBR, we partner with our clients to deliver complex and meaningful projects that make a difference. As part of our Planning and Environment team, you'll have the opportunity to work on some of Australia's most significant infrastructure projects, supported by industry-leading technical specialists and a collaborative culture.
With nearly 2,000 employees across Australia, we offer:
At KBR, We Value Our People, We Deliver, We Are People of Integrity, We Empower, and We Are a Team of Teams.
Our people-first culture is central to our success, and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive, grow and make a meaningful impact.
If you're looking to apply your planning expertise to projects that support critical infrastructure , we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and be part of a team delivering solutions that matter.
