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We are Australia’s leading recruitment agency for Urban Design jobs, specialising in roles within the architecture and urban planning industry. Whether you’re looking to work on transformative city projects, innovative design ventures, or sustainable urban landscapes, Connexus Recruitment connects you with opportunities that align with your aspirations.

With Connexus Recruitment, you gain a significant edge in navigating the Urban Design job market. Leveraging our extensive network and a reputation for placing professionals in roles that drive meaningful change, we go beyond simple placement.

We are committed to matching you with opportunities that reflect your career ambitions and personal values. Many of the roles we offer are unadvertised, giving you exclusive access to positions that can redefine your professional journey.

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Mechanical BIM Coordinator - D&C Contractor

Engineering

  • Sydney
  • AU$120000 - AU$140000 per annum + plus super
  • Permanent

Junior Interior Designer

Design and Creative

  • Sydney
  • AU$75000 - AU$90000 per annum + super
  • Permanent

Client Side Project Manager (Construction)

Consultancy

  • Sydney
  • AU$130000 - AU$160000 per annum
  • Permanent

Electrical Engineer (Renewables)

Engineering

  • Sydney
  • AU$65000 - AU$90000 per annum
  • Permanent

Senior Fire Protection Engineer

Engineering

  • Brisbane
  • AU$135000 - AU$170000 per annum
  • Permanent

Associate Electrical Engineer - Future equity opportunity

Engineering

  • Sydney
  • AU$160000 - AU$200000 per annum
  • Permanent

Senior Fire Protection & Hydraulics Engineer

Engineering

  • Melbourne
  • AU$120000 - AU$165000 per annum
  • Permanent

Intermediate/Senior Fire Protection Engineer

Engineering

  • Sydney
  • AU$130000 - AU$160000 per annum + Super
  • Permanent

Senior Client-Side Project Manager (Construction)

Consultancy

  • Sydney
  • AU$170000 - AU$210000 per annum
  • Permanent

Data Centre Senior Contract Administrator - $50M-$500M+ D&C

Building and Construction

  • Sydney
  • AU$220000 - AU$240000 per annum
  • Permanent

Work With Leaders in
Urban Design

Finding a role that aligns with your goals is essential to building a fulfilling career in Urban Design. Connexus Recruitment opens doors to Australia’s leading architecture firms, urban planning consultancies, and government agencies. From boutique studios to large multi-disciplinary practices, we help you connect with organisations that value innovation, sustainability, and creativity.

Through our well-established relationships, you’ll gain access to exclusive roles that allow you to thrive professionally and personally. Trust Connexus Recruitment to find a workplace where your skills are valued and your ideas shape the future of our cities.

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Urban Design
Recruitment Experts

At Connexus, we specialise in Urban Design recruitment. With years of industry experience, we provide access to roles that showcase cutting-edge urban planning, sustainable design, and innovative architecture.

Whether you’re seeking to work on precinct development, urban regeneration projects, or city-scale master plans, we tailor our approach to your unique skills and aspirations.

We don’t just find you a job; we craft a pathway to your ideal career. With insider knowledge and exclusive connections, Connexus Recruitment ensures your next step is the right one.

 

 

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Millie Macdonald
Senior Recruitment Consultant

Fostering Career Growth in
Urban Design

Urban Design is an ever-evolving field, requiring a blend of technical expertise, creativity, and a forward-thinking mindset. Connexus Recruitment is uniquely positioned to connect you with roles that challenge your talents and support your growth.

Our deep understanding of the architecture and urban planning industries ensures you’ll find opportunities to expand your skills, lead innovative projects, and work alongside visionaries who share your passion for designing better cities.

Building Services Engineering roles we recruit:

Mechanical Specialisation

Mechanical
Engineering

Electrical Specialisation

Electrical
Engineering

Hydraulic Specialisation

Hydraulic
Engineering

Fire Protection Specialisation

Fire Protection
Engineering

Fire Safety Specialisation

Fire Safety
Engineering

HV Specialisation

Level 3 and HV
Engineering

Acoustic Specialisation

Acoustics
Engineering

Vertical Specialisation

Vertical Transportation
Engineering

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BIM Managers
Co-ordinators

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Revit
Modellers

Urban Design FAQs

The expected salary for an Urban Designer varies as you become more experienced.

  • Urban Designer (1-3 years): $60,000 - $75,000
  • Urban Designer (3-6 years): $75,000 - $100,000
  • Urban Designer (6-10 years): $100,000 - $130,000
  • Senior Urban Designer: $120,000 - $160,000

*Salary may depend on discipline, location, qualifications, accreditations and network/ability to generate business.

Additional skills which may benefit anyone considering a job as an Urban Designer include:

  • Mastery of design software such as AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and GIS tools
  • Strong understanding of urban planning principles and sustainable design practices
  • Proficiency in reading and interpreting urban development codes and regulations
  • Ability to collaborate across disciplines, including planners, architects, and developers
  • Exceptional communication and storytelling skills to convey design visions
  • Creativity and problem-solving to address complex urban challenges

Urban Design offers a variety of exciting career paths. You could start as a Junior Urban Designer and progress to Senior or Associate roles, eventually leading multidisciplinary teams. Many professionals transition into areas such as urban policy advisory, city planning leadership, or even academia to influence the next generation of designers.

Chartering with organisations like the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) or the Australian Institute of Architects (AIA) can boost your credentials, while pursuing further accreditations such as LEED or WELL certifications may enhance your appeal for high-profile projects.

What our clients say

“Connexus worked tirelessly to find the right candidate for a hard to fill role. Jack spent the time understanding our needs, our culture and our vision. His approach was meticulous, ethical and gave us comfort that we were receiving the best fit for our company.”

Hugo Murray - Director , Lucid Consulting

“Lewis was friendly, efficient and professional and a pleasure to deal with.”

Daniel, Candidate

“Josh new exactly what we were after and gave us the ideal candidate for the role. The process was very easy to deal with.”

Pras, Employer

“The process with Gareth was very smooth. Communication was very good. ”

Damian, Candidate

“Gareth is a genuine guy and was transparent through the process. Didn't sell me short (or high) and made my expectations and the employers expectations clear. Overall a good experience.”

Jonathan, Candidate

“​Jack has excellent industry networks and is knowledgeable in the building services market. He was always helpful and provided great advices during the recruitment process. It was a great pleasure working with Jack and I would highly recommend him. ”

Michael Lee - Senior Electrical Design Engineer , Aurecon

“My experience with Connexus was excellent throughout my job search. They were very supportive, well-informed, and consistently professional.”

Binod, Candidate

“​Jack is a very professional and efficient recruiter with outstanding communication skill and personality. He perfectly understand needs of company and candidate and match the best position .Working with Jack was an absolute pleasure and I would highly recommend Jack! ”

Gina Kim - Mechanical Engineer , University of Sydney

“Josh was fantastic and I would definitely recommend both him and Connexus for anyone looking for a new building services role. Josh was very personable, responsive, gave useful preparation tips, feedback, and ultimately was crucial in me securing a great role in Sydney.”

Ollie, Candidate

“​Jack was very helpful in finding my new role which I am very happy in. He was super communicative throughout the process. He is very knowledgeable in the industry and I highly recommend him! ”

Matthew Savonije - Hydraulic Design Engineer , Sparks & Partners

“Lewis has been very proactive both providing candiates that have met our briefing and follow up feedback from our search”

Pat, Employer

“Awesome experience working with them. Very prompt and constant follow up. Absolute pleasure working with Jack and Josh.”

Sunil, Candidate

“​Jack did a great job for me. Fast response, professional and great communication. Well done and thanks! ”

Zoe Wu - Services Design Manager, Mirvac

“I really appreciate how efficient and proactive the team was in helping me secure a new role. They understood my background quickly, matched me with the right opportunity, and guided me through the process seamlessly. Great experience overall!”

Calvin, Candidate

“Connexus take the time to get to know your culture and drivers and take pride in finding people that match the mindset. As a CEO, it’s a dream”

Belinda, Employer

“Jack is not your typical recruiter who is all about the placement fee. He is knowledgeable within the industry and takes the time to get to know you and your business so he can provide the best possible candidates. ”

Mark Molloy - Managing Director , JN Consulting Engineers

“Gareth was an absolute pleasure to work with, professional, genuine, and incredibly supportive throughout the entire process. ”

Aleksandar, Candidate

“Jack successfully recruited a Senior Digital Engineering Lead within Arcadis that was completing a contract in the Middle East, and is the perfect fit for our business. ”

Steven Coyle - Regional Digital Engineering Lead , Arcadis

“The Connexus Recruitment team provided a very high quality of service throughout this recruitment process. Working collaboratively with us to really understand our business needs and the culture at MPower to ensure the candidates they put forward were aligned with MPower's core values and vision.”

Ryan, MPower Projects

“Jack helped me through the whole process making easy finding a new job with the right company. Jack is incredibly talented, never missed a follow-up call, well known within the building services consultancy industry and a pleasure to work with. ”

Neell Rojas - Senior Mechanical Engineer, Stantec

“Although Jack is NSW based, he helped me secure a position in Victoria by linking me up with the VIC office of the firm. I would definitely recommend him. ”

Pari Pathak - Senior Mechanical Engineer , LCI Consultants

“​I have found Jack to be a very patient and professional recruiter who will not rush you into a position and make sure that you are the right candidate. Highly recommended for both employers and candidates. ”

Adarash Dhar - Associate Mechanical Engineer, WSP

“​I have known Jack for a number of years; his honesty, integrity and loyalty to his clients and candidates is impeccable. He takes the time to understand our business and match the right candidates, and I have no hesitation in recommending Jack. ”

Neil Shepherd - Managing Director , Nutbrook Engineering Group

“Jack was personable and experienced in the building services sector, providing his knowledge of recent activities in the sector. I would recommend Jack for any business trying to build the right team and to attract the right talent. ”

David Clarke - Engineering Manager , University of Sydney

“​Jack's efforts and delivery of information on each prospective employer was exemplary. Rather than just rely on a phone call or a physical meeting, he also delivered a well detailed report that helped immensely; above and beyond any other recruiter I've worked with. ”

Jason Smith - Fire Protection Engineer , JHA Consulting Engineers

“​Jack is one of the best recruiters I have ever dealt with! Apart from finding exactly the position I was looking for, he followed my application up very closely, always pending to provide me periodically with updates and chasing extra information I was requesting. ”

Enrico Calzavara - Digital Project Manager - Cross River Rail , Willow

“I've worked with Jack on both sides of the fence, looking for new opportunities and finding the right candidates. He would listen to you, and be upfront with regards to the company or candidate, seeing the opportunity from our point of view rather than as a "recruiter". ”

Francis Huang - Associate Electrical Engineer, Walker Bai

“I recommend Jack to employers recruiting into the consulting engineer industry. Jack is genuine guy: a ‘straight talker’ with warm people skills. This makes him a strong advocate for clients, while putting people first. ”

Sonya Lu - Associate, Sustainability Strategy and ESG, Cundall

“Jack's strong relationships with different companies, employers and employees, really gives him the advantage to provide the best matches for everyone involved. ”

Lucas Furtado, Digital Engineering Leader - Mirvac

“Very Professional and Knowledgeable Team !!”

Deepak Dawatt, Senior Fire Services Engineer - Stantec

“Gareth was excellent, got me three interviews in a week and resulted inthree offers. Highly recommend.”

Andrej Radosavljevic, Mechanical Engineer - SCP

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