Internal Only- Construction Planner Estimator

Personnel Area: Infrastructure Services

Branch: Construction

Salary Range: Band 6 $ 116089 - $ 128,453 + Superannuation

(Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)

Work type: Temporary, Full-time

Duration: up to 6 months

Location: Eagle Farm Regional Operations Centre

Our Business

Infrastructure Services brings together Council's asset management, infrastructure planning, design, project management, construction, services, maintenance and transport operations activities. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture that values and embraces all our wonderful differences!

Construction is responsible for delivering a range of infrastructure projects, such as civil construction and road network maintenance. The Construction branch carries out essential activities including asphalt production, paving, and overseeing major projects.

The Role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-focused Construction Planner Estimator to support the planning and delivery of civil infrastructure maintenance projects across Brisbane. In this role, you will prepare cost estimates, develop work programs, and help ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to a high standard. Working closely with Delivery and Construction Managers and operational teams, you will play an important role in planning and delivering infrastructure works that support the city’s growing needs.

You will also provide practical technical and commercial advice to improve cost efficiency and service outcomes, while contributing to proposals and tenders. As a key point of contact, you will build strong relationships with customers and stakeholders and support projects through their full lifecycle. This role suits someone who enjoys solving problems, takes pride in delivering high-quality work, and wants to make a real contribution to infrastructure services across Brisbane.

To be successful you will have:

• the ability to work well in a team, contribute to shared goals, and support a positive, high- performing culture
• strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to prepare accurate estimates and clearly define project scope
• experience developing and managing cost estimates, including tracking costs and handling variations
• proven ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders, clients and suppliers
• clear written and verbal communication skills, including preparing reports and presenting information to a range of audiences
• knowledge and experience in civil construction and maintenance practices

Experience using systems such as Microsoft Project, Project Insite, SAP or similar tools would be desirable but not mandatory.

Benefits of working for Council include:

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
• free gym and wellness centre
• award winning superannuation fund
• generous leave provisions
• competitive salary. 

Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE

How to apply:  Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position.

For more information: Please call Marshal Nazareth 07 31781606.

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.

Application Closing Date: 28th June 2025 at 11:55pm AEST.

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.

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