Project Engineer

2 weeks ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand 84 recruitment Full time

We have an immediate opportunity for a Project Engineer to join a growing business that specialises in delivering complex and challenging civil construction projects throughout New Zealand.


Working on a major project you will be part of an experienced team of professionals, working together to deliver an exceptional product for the client.


The position will help you build your skills on a centrally located construction project, with a broad range of responsibilities across cost and contract management, health, safety and environmental compliance, with responsibility for supervising Site Engineers and a wide area of works.


Your responsibilities will include:

  • Planning, designing and implementing construction works
  • Scheduling, maintaining, coordinating and monitoring construction programs and completion of activities within scope
  • Preparing work packages, documentation and quality requirements for tender by potential subcontractors, with evaluation of subcontractor's capability to undertake works
  • Ensuring the construction works are coordinated effectively in line with the scheduled program
  • Analysing and evaluating construction techniques, and recommending options and solutions where appropriate
  • Ensuring works are scheduled appropriately in order to minimise downtime and /or interface issues
  • Leading and supervising a team of Site Engineers
  • Informing the Project Manager on any significant compliance issue across health and safety, environment or quality assurance which will impact either the delivery of the works or relationship with a client or stakeholder

Qualifications and experience:

  • At least 5 years in civil construction, ideally with building construction experience
  • Degree qualified in Civil Engineering
  • Ability to forecast and track daily/monthly costs effectively
  • Excellent track record in delivering work packages with accuracy and diligence in managing cost
  • Experience to advise on appropriate construction methodologies


You'll be working on a complex and interesting major project, with an excellent rate of pay, the ability to build networks and gain valuable experience.


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