Design & Build Recruitment is partnering with a well-established and growing engineering and building design consultancy to recruit a Planning & Permits Officer to join their Sydney team.

Working alongside a team of experienced engineers, building consultants, planners and designers, you will play an important role in ensuring projects progress smoothly through the planning and approvals process.

The Role:

As the Planning & Permits Officer, you will be responsible for coordinating planning, approval and permit processes across a variety of building and construction projects.

- Preparing and lodging Development Applications and managing them throughout the approval process
- Preparing documentation to support planning applications, including Statements of Environmental Effects and Waste Management Plans
- Coordinating the information and reports required for submissions
- Working closely with a range of consultants, architects and civil engineers & surveyors.
- Acting as a key link between building designers, engineers and external consultants throughout the design and approvals process




- Following up on outstanding information and ensuring applications continue to progress within required timeframes
- Reviewing documentation carefully to ensure submissions are accurate, complete and ready for lodgments

About You:

- Previous experience coordinating DA applications and the planning approvals process
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify and resolve issues efficiently
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
- Confidence working autonomously and taking ownership of your workload
- The ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and deadlines at once
- Strong written and verbal communication skills

What's On Offer?

For the right person, there is strong potential to grow with the business and progress into a more senior or leadership-focused position as the team continues to expand.

- Up to $110k + Super (experience dependent)
- Office based, full time
- St George area
- Supportive and collaborative team
- Diverse project exposure
- Clear long-term career progression

Apply now or contact Rebecca at rrollison&designandbuild.com.au; for a confidential discussion.

📌 Planning & Permits Officer (Sydney)
🏢 Design And Build Recruitment
📍 Sydney