Senior Permit Coordinator: Lead Permit to Work & Utilities

BMD Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job security

Competitive salary

Career progression

Wellness program

Parental leave

Industry training

Job summary

BMD Group in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Permit Coordinator to lead permit-to-work across the Eastern Freeway project, coordinating with construction teams, utilities and alliance partners to ensure safe, compliant delivery.

You will mentor Permit Coordinators, manage permit interfaces, review permits and drive digital enhancements to permit systems, contributing to a safer, more efficient program and a legacy of Melbourne infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Experience in permit coordination, utility management, permit-to-work systems or a similar construction-based role.
• Strong experience working around live underground and overhead utility services.
• Ability to interpret utility drawings and communicate utility provider requirements effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the project's Permit to Work system.
• Support construction teams working around underground and overhead services.
• Review and issue permits, ensuring compliance and safe delivery of works.
• Conduct site inspections and work closely with utilities stakeholders.
• Mentor and support Permit Coordinators and project teams.
• Drive improvements and digital enhancements to project permit systems.

Skills

Permit coordination

Utility management

Permit-to-work systems

Underground and overhead services

Stakeholder engagement

RIICCM202E qualification

Job description

BMD Group in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Permit Coordinator to lead permit-to-work across the Eastern Freeway project, coordinating with construction teams, utilities and alliance partners to ensure safe, compliant delivery.

You will mentor Permit Coordinators, manage permit interfaces, review permits and drive digital enhancements to permit systems, contributing to a safer, more efficient program and a legacy of Melbourne infrastructure.