Job Description

Senior Planner

Sydney Planning Team

We are seeking an experienced Senior Planner to join our growing Sydney planning team. This role offers the opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of strategic and statutory planning projects, supporting high‑profile land development initiatives for both government and private sector clients.

This position is well suited to a planner with 7–10 years’ experience, ideally from a private sector consultancy background, who is looking to take the next step in their career within a collaborative, high‑performing team. You will play a key role in delivering planning advice, managing approvals processes and contributing to broader strategic outcomes that balance growth, resilience and liveability.

The Role

As a Senior Planner, you will:

• Deliver high‑quality statutory and strategic planning advice across a range of complex projects
• Manage and prepare development applications, planning proposals and supporting documentation
• Contribute to strategic planning projects, including policy reviews, master planning and feasibility assessments
• Work closely with project managers, clients and stakeholders throughout the development lifecycle
• Coordinate and manage specialist consultants and review their technical outputs
• Support and mentor junior planners within the team
• Manage strong client relationships

About You

You will bring:

• A relevant Planning qualification (or equivalent)
• 7–10 years’ experience in urban or town planning, ideally with some experience in the private sector in NSW
• Strong experience in statutory planning, with demonstrated exposure to strategic planning
• Excellent report writing and analytical skills, with a high attention to detail
• Proven ability to manage competing deadlines and deliver clear, practical planning advice
• Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with clients, consultants and authorities
• A collaborative mindset, with initiative, drive and a desire to continue developing your career
• Experience managing / co-ordinating consultant teams and contributing to multidisciplinary projects

Why Join Us?

• Exposure to a broad range of city‑shaping projects across Sydney and NSW
• A role combining strategic thinking with hands‑on strategic delivery
• Clear career progression within a supportive and respected planning team and across the broader business in development/project management
• Opportunity to work on projects for both government and private sector clients

More About Us.... Buildings

Bureau Veritas – Buildings and Infrastructure, helps clients shape the buildings and cities of tomorrow, from early concept and masterplanning through to delivery and ongoing operations.

Our end-to-end services are seamlessly integrated across the full asset investment lifecycle, helping clients extract the best value from their investment.

From conception and planning through development, construction, and operations, we deliver with rigor, precision, and a commitment to excellence. Across diverse market sectors, Bureau Veritas provides expert advice and partners with private and government clients to drive projects that contributes to safer, more resilient, and future-ready buildings.

In late 2024, Bureau Veritas acquired The APP Group, a leading Australian property and infrastructure business. This integration significantly expands our local capability and strengthens our position across major sectors and project types. Our team brings extensive experience delivering complex projects nationwide including Chadstone in Victoria, John Hunter Hospital in New South Wales, Elizabeth Quay in Western Australia, and many more.

How We Care

• BV4me Days - an additional four leave days per year to spend how you like
• Access to Sonder, our digital care platform providing 24/7 access to safety, mental health, physical health, and wellbeing resources
• Mental health seminars
• Social initiatives
• Sporting teams and participation
• Flexibility
• Military and emergency response leave
• Days of significance
• Career breaks

How We Invest You in You

• Career progression and exposure to diverse career pathways
• Professional development & leadership programs, tailored by career level
• Skill-based training & online learning
• Become accredited with associations and participate in external committees
• Core development programs
• Mentoring and coaching opportunities
• Highly competitive salaries
• Role-based remuneration approach
• Commitment to pay equity
• Salary packaging options
• Corporate benefits and discounts

About Bureau Veritas

Created in 1828, Bureau Veritas is a world leader in laboratory testing, inspection and certification services.

We have a vital role in maintaining quality, safety and environmental standards of countless products, commodities, systems, buildings, infrastructure, and projects.

In every industry sector we play, Bureau Veritas acts as a trusted guardian of the quality, safety and environmental standards which protect our population and safeguard our communities.

For over 70 years, Bureau Veritas has been serving the Pacific, including Australia and New Zealand. Today, our business 2,800+ employees and operates 50 offices and labs across the Pacific.

Apply now to join Bureau Veritas and help us create a brighter future for our next generations, and a safer society for us all.

Bureau Veritas is an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for roles at Bureau Veritas, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Veterans (Defence experience is desirable) and people of all backgrounds. If you have any support or access requirements, we will partner with you and assist you through our recruitment process.