- Permanent, full-time role based in Nelson
- Proven project delivery – Council infrastructure
- Lifestyle or career change for a professional Civil Engineer/Senior Project Manager
Nelson City Council is a Unitary Authority at the heart of the region, responsible for providing key infrastructure, community facilities and services, economic development and a range of regulatory functions including for land use and resource management.
Striving to deliver an even better service and infrastructure to their community and have introduced a new service delivery model to help achieve their Capital Projects programme. This is an exciting time of positive change and they are looking for a new Team Leader Capital Projects. The infrastructure projects including three waters, roading, and traffic improvements, walking and cycle ways, parks, and playground installations, facilities and building upgrades.
The purpose of the role will be to lead a small team of motivated and capable civil engineers and project managers responsible for the delivery of the Council’s capital and renewals programme.
Reporting to the Manager Capital Projects, you will be responsible for supporting a team to successfully manage projects delivered by contractors. It is essential that you are a qualified Civil Engineer, ideally with a project management qualification and it would be advantageous if you have worked in a Consultancy or PMO environment that had a continuous improvement focus.
This is a very good career step for an experienced Team Leader or Manager, who possesses the mix of technical, financial and relationship management skills essential in this role.
In return, Nelson City Council offers an enjoyable, rewarding and flexible working environment and this role provides a career step with depth and diversity. You will be working together with colleagues who are passionate about making Nelson an even better place.
Nelson is a thriving city set within a diverse region with a gorgeous natural environment, amazing weather and easy access to beautiful natural resources which provide a wonderful backdrop for businesses and communities to live, work and play. As this beautiful city continues to grow, there is a constant vibe generated by a buoyant economy, a wealth of arts, cultural, sporting and hospitality activities and the tourism gateway to numerous regional attractions.
To register your interest in this superb opportunity, please submit your details in absolute confidence via our registration process attaching both an up-to-date CV and cover letter (in Word please). Alternatively, for a confidential conversation, you can contact Amanda Scott, Consulting Director at talentnow! on 021-784483 or email amanda.scott@talentnow.co.nz
Applications close Friday 30th November 2018.
Only candidates meeting the above criteria will be considered, noting you must possess NZ experience in a relevant role.
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