Senior Planner / 2iC | Coastal Sea Change Step into a pivotal leadership role with a medium-sized consultancy where culture actually comes first. Celebrated as a rapidly growing, highly progressive industry leader, this multidisciplinary firm integrates civil engineering, surveying, and town planning to deliver major regional projects. With an impressive, secure pipeline of diverse urban development projects, they offer the perfect blend of mid-sized agility and tier-one job security. Whether you are already local to the Illawarra or looking to trade the chaotic Sydney commute for a rewarding coastal sea change, this is your chance to step up, make an impact, and join a team of 60 professionals who value true collaboration over corporate ego. Why this could be an opportunity not to be missed True 2iC Position: Work side-by-side with the Planning Lead, stepping into a key leadership role with clear visibility and influence across the wider business. Modern Culture: Join a friendly, down-to-earth team that genuinely prides itself on a supportive, social, and highly collaborative environment. Diverse Project Pipeline: Keep your days interesting with exposure to a massive variety of civil engineering, residential, and urban development projects. Lifestyle: Enjoy the vibrant beachside lifestyle of Wollongong, offering affordable living, beautiful coastlines, and an easier daily commute whilst still working on major projects and in an exciting, high functioning team. The Role Provide Technical Leadership: Act as the go-to expert, offering strategic planning guidance and legislative advice to the broader engineering and development teams. Drive Project Success: Manage and prioritise competing demands across multiple high-profile projects, ensuring quality delivery every time. Engage Stakeholders: Build trust and manage relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including local councils, private developers, and internal delivery teams. Support Team Growth: Step up as Second-in-Charge to mentor junior staff and help steer the planning division. Your experience: Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in Urban/Town Planning or a related field. Experience: Minimum 5 years of town planning experience within Australia (Consultancy or Local Government background highly regarded). NSW Expertise: A sharp, proven ability to interpret and apply NSW planning legislation. Tech-Savvy Skills: highly desirable experience using Nearmap. Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a natural eye for detail and quality. Interested in a Chat? To apply or find out more, reach out to Anna Roberts at Cookson & Roberts for a strictly confidential discussion: Phone: 0468 546 555 Email: anna@cooksonandroberts.com.au src-anna-roberts