Project Engineer

About the Role

We are looking for a Project Engineer with great energy & drive to join the McConnell Dowell Whanau.

The Project Engineer is responsible for ensuring the effective coordination and control of engineering works through the activities of technical, engineering, inspection, scheduling, planning, survey, procurement and quality control.

• Co-ordinate with Managers and Superintendents on Engineering, temporary works, scheduling and status of the project.
• Control fabrication and field construction engineering and schedules for overall programs.
• Monitor and co-ordinate the preparation maintenance and change of construction schedules, methods, manning charts, and equipment requirements. Advise on actions to be taken to prevent or improve undesirable trends in progress.
• Interpret engineering documents and drawings for field personnel.
• Provide general technical assistance to supervisory personnel.

About You

• Tertiary qualification in construction/civil engineering.
• At least 10 years experience in Civil engineering.
• A minimum of five years civil engineering experience in the construction industry.
• Demonstrated success in delivering to $ targets, timeframes, planning and logistics management.
• Specialist experience in project engineering and a working knowledge of project management.
• Competent in planning and organising work schedules and a demonstrated ability to deliver to timelines.
• Sound working knowledge of HS&E requirements and implementation of same.
• Strong and clear communication skills with proven ability to engage others.

Don't tick all the boxes but you're still excited about this opportunity? We're dedicated to building a diverse workplace, so we also look at applicants with great transferable skills from similar industries.

If that's you, we encourage you to still apply as you may just be the right candidate for this role or one of our other opportunities.  **About Us

McConnell Dowell – Creative ConstructionOur purpose is Providing a Better Life. We do that through delivering projects that connect, support and sustain communities, and through providing career opportunities that challenge, reward and grow our people. 

From remote major resources and energy projects to city-shaping transport and water infrastructure, we have constructed thousands of high-quality, complex projects for our customers and communities over more than 60 years, in Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands and Southeast Asia. Why join us?The work you'll do will have a tangible positive impact on people's lives, including yours. The diversity of our projects, roles and locations means greater development opportunities. We invest in our people to set and reach personal and professional goals and we have some of the best mentoring minds in the business to help you do that.  Because when you grow, we all grow.

McConnell Dowell actively seeks and celebrates diversity, inclusion, and individuality. In a culture low on ego and high on support, we encourage everyone to make an impact. We're big enough to take on community-shaping projects, but agile enough for you to have an influence on how we do things. So, join us, be you, and help us create better together.Apply nowWe are an equal opportunity employer. People of all ages, abilities, sexual orientation, gender identities, cultures and Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please note all successful applicants must hold valid work rights for New Zealand and/or Pacific Islands and pass a satisfactory pre-employment medical which includes drug and alcohol checks..

This role is being sourced through McConnell Dowell directly and not accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.