Roading Designer

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About the team | Ko te rōpū nei

Sitting in the Technical Services and Design (TSD) Unit, we are the Transport team who provide Civil Engineering services to enable the delivery of the Christchurch City Council's capital programme. We often collaborate closely with other teams in TSD such as Landscape & Planning, Survey and Contract Management, servicing wider units in Council.

We are committed to continuous improvement and ensure that our design services are efficient, sustainable, aligned with technological advancements and providing solutions that address the effects of climate change.

About the role | Ko te mahi nei

Our Roading Designers design roading projects within the Capital programme, mostly for the Transport Unit but sometimes for other units too. This looks like:

• Providing detailed roading design for urban and rural roads, intersection improvements and car parks.
• Designing road alignment and drainage solutions
• Preparing cost estimates relating to the design and construction of roading projects
• Preparing contract documents including schedules, specifications and draft contracts for road construction work

• Collaborating with staff, particularly project managers, to progress roading projects and develop good working relationships.
• Preparing technical reports and providing specialist advice to other Council staff on roading design issues.

About you | Ko Koe Tēnei

Our ideal candidate will be a collaborative problem solver with experience working in project teams. They will be driven to grow and develop their skills, seeking out opportunities to challenge themselves. We would also be interested in candidates who may not currently be roading designers but are in a related part of the civil engineering industry (e.g. traffic engineering/ /street maintenance/stormwater) and interested in being trained in this area.

A high level of computer literacy will see them quickly pick up new design software (we use 12d and MicroStation CAD). They will also have:

• A Bachelors of Engineering (Civil) or equivalent tertiary qualification
• 5-10 years relevant experience involving roading design
• Experience in local government or a civil engineering organisation
• Experience adapting design solutions to consultation outcomes
• Excellent stakeholder management skills

What's in it for you? He aha ngā hua ki a koe?

Want to be involved in shaping your City? Here at the Council we know our strength comes from our people, working together as one team to create results. When you join us, you're getting involved first hand, and contributing to crafting the Christchurch community. You will also benefit from:

• Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements - WFH, adjustable start and finish times, option to purchase extra leave.
• Collaboration - exposure to wider areas of the organisation
• Benefits - a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.

If this sounds like an interesting opportunity, you think you have what it takes and want to get involved in shaping our City then please apply today.

Additional Information | Ko ētahi atu kōrero:

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 jobs@ccc.govt.nz

Hours of work - this is a full time position however we would consider candidates requiring 30 hours or more per week
Position - Permanent
Location - This position is primarily based at Te Hononga, Christchurch City Council Civic Offices - 53 Hereford Street
Salary - The salary band for this position goes from $96,465 - $107,183 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.

Applications will 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.