Engineer to Contract

2 weeks ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand LGJobs Full time

_About the role_


This newly created role provides exciting scope and opportunity to bring your broad contracting experience and industry knowledge to one of New Zealand's fastest growing Districts.


As our independent Engineer to Contract you will provide expert advice and guidance relating to contracts and projects within the Infrastructure and Property Group ensuring we are delivering effectively, efficiently and in accordance with agreed contracts.


Alongside overseeing contracts and projects at a high level, this role provides the opportunity to establish new systems and processes within these workstreams to streamline operational delivery.


_ About you _


To be successful in this role you will be an expert in contract management who is respected across the industry.

You'll have proven ability to make impartial, sound decisions and fair judgement calls in every situation.

  • 15+ years experience leading contract negotiations in a multidisciplinary organisation
  • Graduate degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Surveying, Property Management or equivalent
  • Proven ability to lead teams to successfully deliver on agreed outcomes
  • Significant experience in contract management, site supervision and quality control

_ About the team_
The Infrastructure & Property Group delivers the core services that rate payers expect (and government mandates). These include roading, water services, parks and reserves, solid waste, emergency management, and the management of property holdings.


When you join our I&P Group you are joining a team of knowledgeable people making a practical difference to our communities, every day.


What we can offer
For several years Selwyn has been experiencing rapid and sustained economic and population growth. With this growth comes a vibrant community, fantastic facilities and exciting career opportunities

This role is based at our Rolleston Head Offices.

There's ample parking nearby, flexible working options and a great range of benefits for permanent staff including:

  • Great worklife balance with the flexibility to work in with your commitments
  • Life insurance
  • Wellbeing and volunteer leave
  • Free parking
  • Three days paid leave between Christmas and New Year
  • Discounts with local and national businesses


Our values are important to all of us and represent the way we work: - Be a good human - Be brave - Think differently - Better together.

These underpin our friendly and innovative culture.

Selwyn District Council honours Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We are committed to working with our Treaty partner to deliver on our obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

**Applications close 07 August 2023
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