E nga iwi, e nga karangatanga huri noa i te motu, tenei te mihi atu ki a koutou katoa. He piiraa tenei ki a koe. Haere mai ki te tono mo tetahi tuunga i te Kaunihera o te Taone o Otautahi.When you join the Christchurch City Council, you'll be getting involved first hand and working to shape the future of this city, our communities and environment. As well as working with awesome people within the organisation, you'll find many opportunities to develop and progress your career with us.About the team | Ko te ropu neiOur team is responsible for ensuring that Council projects and physical works contracts (including water, stormwater, landscape, building, structures, sewer and roading work) are managed effectively. Our focus is to ensure the delivery of the Council's Capital Programme.About the role | Ko te mahi neiResponsibilitiesWorking within our Technical Services & Design Unit, our Contract Supervisors deal directly with the contractor on a regular basis to keep the construction on time, to budget and scope. You will play an important role in dealing with any community concerns while construction is taking place and often be involved in tender evaluations. A snapshot of your responsibilities include:Ensuring that Council projects and physical works contracts are managed efficiently, while supporting the delivery of a significant portion of the Council's annual construction expenditure as listed in the Long-Term Plan.The role will mainly focus on stormwater projects which include the construction of wetlands, stormwater retention basins, waterway enhancements, parklands and large-scale landscape areas.Auditing, on behalf of the Asset Units, of works to be vested in the council asset including maintenance and consent work relating to water, stormwater, landscape, building, structural, sewer or roading.About you | Ko Koe TeneiYou'll be a team player not afraid to deal with issues and have experience building and maintaining relationships with important stakeholders and contractors. You'll also have familiarity with industry best practice e.g. Building and Civil Engineering Construction Standards (NZS 3910 and 3916). To be successful you will have:A qualification aligned to Civil Engineering, and/or with extensive experience in one or more of the areas of stormwater management, or parks/landscape.Practical application, with experience in contracting or working alongside contractors.Demonstrated ability to monitor costs and work within budgets.Demonstrated ability in relationship management, negotiation and persuasion.What's in it for you? He aha nga hua ki a koe?You will join a team of innovative specialists working alongside fellow technical staff and have the chance to make the role your own by delivering improved service for the Council. You will also work in a vibrant office environment, using the latest engineering technology and receive plenty of professional and personal development opportunities while working within an inclusive and collaborative culture.Additional Information | Ko etahi atu korero:At the Christchurch City Council, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.We understand that recruitment processes can be challenging. If you require any support or adjustments to help you put your best foot forward, please reach out to us at ****** of work - 37.5 - 40 hours per weekPosition - PermanentLocation - This position is primarily based at Te Hononga, Christchurch City Council Civic Offices - 53 Hereford StreetSalary - The salary band for this position goes from $105,450 to $117,167 per annum based on a 40 hour week. Starting salaries will be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, and relativities both, within the immediate team and in the broader organisation for the same or similar roles.Close date - 29/01/2025To view the position description please visit Contracts Engineer - Jobs at Christchurch City CouncilApplications may be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.
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