Be a key part of construction operations in a large council
Challenging and rewarding, with opportunity for development
Work/Life Balance - 9 day fortnight
Permanent full time position
Central Coast Council is an equal opportunity employer and promotes a healthy and safe work environment. We are committed to diversity in our community and our workforce and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people, people with a disability and people from diverse backgrounds to apply to be part of our inclusive team.
Ideally located on the northern fringe of Sydney and just an hour's drive from Newcastle, the Central Coast offers one of the best places in Australia to live and work. Today the Central Coast is one of the fastest growing regions in NSW, with the third largest Local Government Area (LGA) in NSW and the 6th Largest LGA in Australia.
The Construction Planner is responsible for the delivery of construction projects and allocation of resources, including cost estimating, benchmarking, and project planning services. This role provides interface between Local Government Procurement and Team Leaders on project procurement and prepares project document packages, including cost estimates and tracking, records management, project management plans, and resident letters.
The ideal candidate for this role will be qualified in Civil Engineering, with expertise in planning construction projects, including ordering materials, reviewing drawings and liaising with internal and external stakeholders and residents. They will be a team player with high attention to detail and a passion for using their technical skills in a deadline driven environment.
Key activities of this role include:
Reviewing of engineering design drawings and the cost estimation of projects based on those drawings;
Preparation of construction project document packages including cost and time estimates, records management, project management plans and other WHS and Quality Assurance documentation;
Ordering of construction materials including such as drainage pits and pipes, pavement materials and concrete.
Please refer to the Position Descriptionfor detailed information on the position and required skills and experience.
This role provides a salary range of between $77.7k to $93.3k per annum (inclusive of 3.5% Civil Liability Allowance) + superannuation.
A 9 day fortnight work-cycle currently applies to this role. This arrangement may be subject to change.
Shortlisted candidates may be required to complete additional online assessments.
Enquiries: Stuart Baverstock, Unit Manager Roads Construction and Project Management ph: 0407 072 115.
Closing Date: Applications close at Midnight on Sunday, 12 January 2020.
