Josh Maitland is a highly skilled urban planner with over a decade of experience in statutory and strategic planning in New Zealand, the United Kingdom, South Australia and Victoria. His background in both the public and private sectors equips him with a comprehensive perspective on urban planning challenges and solutions.
Josh specialises in the industrial and data centre sectors, providing expert guidance on due diligence, strategic pathway advisory, and development approvals. He has worked with prominent industrial clients such as ISPT, Aliro, Centuria, Gateway Capital, and ESR, and leads all planning efforts in Victoria for Microsoft. His expertise extends to securing approvals for major data centre developments and assisting with advocacy on behalf of data centre operators behind the Mandala report.
Adept at navigating complex projects, Josh excels in coordinating multidisciplinary teams to overcome challenges associated with intricate sites and stakeholder engagement. His project portfolio includes industrial facilities, data centres, large-format retail, and educational institutions. He has also contributed to strategic planning initiatives, including Spatial Plans, Land Use Plans, and Precinct Structure Plans, demonstrating his ability to deliver long-term solutions.
Josh is actively engaged in advocacy efforts, having worked closely with the Property Council of Australia (PCA) on office-to-residential conversion initiatives and providing strategic advice to data centre operators on industry representation.
Josh brings innovation to urban planning by integrating data, statistical analysis, and spatial insights into evidence-based decision-making. His commitment to advancing the industrial and data centre sectors positions him as a thought-leader driving meaningful change in urban development.
