Surfacing Engineer

The Fulton Hogan Life  

Life at Fulton Hogan is about making the most of the opportunities, taking responsibility, having a crack, being accountable and making it happen. We live by our REAL values – Respect, Energy & Effort, Attitude, Leadership – and we demonstrate these through the good work we do, every day, as one team.   

Nau mai haere mai ki tā mātou whānau | Welcome to our Fulton Hogan Family  

We currently have the opportunity for an experienced and motivated Surfacing Engineer to join our Timaru Surfacing team. In this role, you'll see yourself responsible for assisting in leading the successful and profitable long-term operation of the Timaru sealing and paving department, whilst meeting the primary objectives of safety, quality, service and return on investment.
 

In addition to the above you will: 

• Manage resources, including subcontractors, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to all health and safety policies and procedures.
• Be accountable for the day to day running of the surfacing site and progress of works.
• Ensure all quality assurance requirements are met.
• Build and maintain key customer relationships, both internal/external.
• Prepare correspondence/programming and cost estimates.

Good Work equals Good Benefits  

• Company vehicle
• KiwiSaver employer contributions
• Fuel discount card
• Family scholarships  
• Ongoing training and development, career growth and progression opportunities
• Great discounts at a wide range of retailers  
• Medical insurance
• Life insurance 

At Fulton Hogan, we genuinely care about the wellbeing of our people and giving them the tools and opportunities they need to succeed and grow with us.   
 

We're looking for someone with:  

• A relevant Tertiary Qualification (BE or NZCE)
• Experience delivering projects on time and within budget
• Knowledge of roading infrastructure works, with a specialty in sealing and paving delivery.
• A proactive approach to Health and Safety – its our #1 priority
• Estimating experience would be beneficial.
• The ability to develop, motivate and lead staff
• Experience in allocating resources, material and plant
• The ability to develop positive relationships with clients and internal/external teams
• Excellent impersonal and communication skills
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• A good sense of humour

Creating, Connecting and caring for the community   

Our people regularly donate their time to local causes and initiatives, while at a regional and national level we provide financial support, skills and resources to a wide range of organisations that are strengthening our communities. Our focus aims to also reduce our impact on the environment, and regenerate healthy new ecosystems. We look to partner with others to lift the standards of our industry and show customers lower-impact, sustainable ways of delivering infrastructure.  

Learn more about us: Homepage - Fulton Hogan  and make an application to join our growing industry.   

All successful candidates must under-go and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen prior to employment.  

Please note our shutdown period is from 19 December 2025 – 12 January 2026. We will make contact with you upon re-opening.

All successful candidates must under-go and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen.

We celebrate and embrace diversity across our business and are committed to equal employment opportunities.

We believe in the value that diversity brings to our team and people who share our REAL values are encouraged to apply.