Graduate Planning and Building Approvals Manager

Que consulting; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Que consulting in Sydney is seeking a Graduate to start immediately in a full-time capacity within our Operations team. You will assist with end-to-end approvals projects and learn the process from review to consent, gaining hands-on experience across town planning and building approvals.

You will need a relevant degree and a proactive, learning-oriented mindset. This is a great entry path into a niche area, offering growth as you develop client and consultant management skills.

Qualifications

• You have a degree in Town Planning, Building Surveying, Project/construction Management, Law (with a focus in construction) or Architecture.
• You are able to write reports.
• You are able to manage people and communication to get the desired result.
• You are highly organised, structured and systems focussed with a high attention to detail and excellent time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Enquiry review.
• Fee proposal creation and sending to potential clients.
• Sales follow ups and CRM updates.
• Assisting with overall project and pipeline management.
• Consultant engagement and onboarding.

Skills

Town planning degree

Building surveying degree

Construction management degree

Law (construction focus) degree

Architecture degree

Report writing

People management

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Time management

AI savvy

Education

Town Planning degree

Building Surveying degree

Construction Management degree

Law (construction focus) degree

Architecture degree

Job description

Graduate Planning and Building Approvals Manager

We are a town planning and development advisory consultancy. We provide the full range of town planning, property and development advisory services in an efficient and cost effective manner.

We do things differently and deliver a new and unique service. Whilst other town planners only understand the first stage of development, our wealth of experience with the whole redevelopment process ensures property investors and business owners do not fall into the trap of unnecessary construction and opening day delays.

Our niche is to get clients faster and easier planning approvals by identifying what can be completed without approval (exempt development), and what can be approved by a certifier (complying development), bypassing the lengthy and costly council process.

With our fresh approach to property development and our boutique consultancy format it allows us to provide a unique personalised service, achieving maximum return for investors and business owners. We take the headache and confusion out of building projects.

As a business we strive to achieve results whilst having a friendly, fun and family like environment. We value going the extra mile, simplicity, honesty, a positive outlook, being solutions and outcome focussed, proactivity and providing value for money.

The business is growing, but we are focussed on growing the right way, with the right people. Our culture is very important to us.

The Role:

We are looking for a Graduate to start immediately in a full time capacity. This role will work within our Operations team to help them to complete their projects whilst giving you all the experience required. You will be learning as you go and assisting until you have the required skills to manage projects on your own.

This is a great role for someone who has a degree in Town Planning, Building Surveying, Project/construction Management, Law (with a focus in construction) or Architecture but wants to have a career that is a little outside the box. We will be training you in a new niche which is to become an expert in approvals project management. You will learn the end to end construction approvals process and how to manage it effectively.

You will need to be self-motivated, have a thirst for knowledge and developing, like to work hard but also have a social and fun personality. It is the perfect role for someone looking to get their foot in the door whilst building their career.

About you:

• You have a degree in Town Planning, Building Surveying, Project/construction Management, Law (with a focus in construction) or Architecture
• You have an understanding of the construction process and/or the approvals process
• You are able to write reports
• You are able to manage people and communication to get the desired result
• You are able to thrive in a fast-paced high-volume work environment
• You are highly organised, structured and systems focussed with a high attention to detail and excellent time management skills
• You value fun in your life and in the workplace
• You have a proven ability to connect with people and build strong relationships
• You are highly literate and numerate, with excellent PC skills
• You are self-driven
• You have a professional friendly phone manner with a genuine interest in providing good customer service
• You possess a can-do attitude with a flexible work approach and always willing to find a solution
• You are tech savvy
• You are an early adopter of AI and use it to make your work more efficient
• You have a willingness to cooperatively work with others but can also work autonomously
• You are a genuine and honest person
• You are humble in your approach
• You get things done quicker and more effectively than others
• You thrive on a challenge
• You can think outside the box

Key Responsibilities:

• Enquiry review
• Fee proposal creation
• Sending fee proposals to potential clients
• Sales follow ups
• Updating the CRM
• Assisting with overall project and pipeline management
• Liaising with consultants
• Consultant engagement
• Consultant onboarding
• Consultant management
• Council follow ups
• Liaising with Council
• Liaising with clients
• Liaising with government authorities/ Approval Authorities
• Obtaining the Landowner's consent
• Notifying the client or our Finance Division of the need to pay council and administrative fees
• Collation of all ABS data
• Keep up to date with the progress of the build and ensure all required approvals are obtained on time
• Construction Certificate checklist matrix creation and execution
• Collation of all project documentation
• Collation of all project communication

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