Lead Urban Planner

Town Planning

Asia Pacific Region

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Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

The Urban Planner Lead role provides critical support to colleagues and leaders in delivering high-quality urban planning outcomes across a diverse pipeline of city-shaping projects throughout Australia and New Zealand. You will play a leading role in shaping strategic planning initiatives across infrastructure, precincts, transport, energy, and regeneration projects. Working within multidisciplinary teams, you will help deliver integrated, evidence-based solutions that respond to complex urban challenges and client needs.

The Opportunity

Lead and contribute to strategic urban planning projects, including precinct strategies, masterplans, policy development, and advisory work

Apply strong knowledge of the QLD planning system to deliver planning studies, statutory pathways, feasibility assessments, and due diligence

Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated outcomes across transport, sustainability, infrastructure, economics, and urban design

Develop high-quality, evidence-based reports, strategic advice, and planning documentation for clients and stakeholders

Build and manage client relationships while supporting business development through proposals, tenders, and identifying new opportunities

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

10+ years of experience in urban and strategic planning, precinct planning, or related advisory roles

Strong expertise in the QLD planning system, including policy, approval pathways, and government priorities

Demonstrated ability to deliver complex planning projects, with excellent analytical, report writing, and communication skills

Experience working in multidisciplinary environments, with strong collaboration and project management capabilities

Proficiency in spatial and analytical tools such as GIS and Excel, with the ability to translate data into clear planning insights

Not ready to apply just yet, or have a few questions? Contact Jodie.Elliott@arup.com.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair, and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling eligible members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Our centrally located Brisbane office is one of just a few buildings in Australia to achieve the prestigious Living Building Certificate. Located opposite the future Albert Street Station, it was built in 2024 and has bright and modern high-end design work and break out spaces, end-of-trip facilities, and a subsidised café. You will be joining a growing team of highly skilled and engaged engineers, working in a total design, multi-disciplinary environment, collaborating with a broad range of teams and specialists providing you the opportunity to develop and enhance your technical skills across the full breadth of civil engineering disciplines.

Different people, shared values

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

Our Application Process

Please apply directly through our applicant tracking system. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Talent Acquisition to discuss next steps. Stay safe online – Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process.

Arup does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.

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