Maintenance Engineer - - 43061 - Fletcher Building

General Information

Job Type

Permanent

Description

Higgins Waikato has secured a new long term Integrated Delivery Contract with NZTA for the region, and we are looking for a Maintenance Engineer to join the team.

Based at our Morrinsville Depot, you will support the planning, coordination and technical delivery of network maintenance works. You will help ensure programmes are clearly scoped, accurately recorded and delivered safely, on time and to the required standard.

Working closely with operations, supervisors, clients and delivery partners, you will help keep maintenance activities moving, identify issues early and ensure data, quality and commercial requirements are met.

Key responsibilities include:

Planning, coordinating and supporting delivery of maintenance works across the network
Identifying network faults and prioritising maintenance responses
Supporting programme planning, sequencing and progress tracking
Managing documentation, quality records and as built information
Assisting with cost tracking, subcontractor claims and approved variations
Using digital systems to programme work, record data and support reporting

What You’ll Bring to the Role:

You will be comfortable balancing site activity with systems, data and stakeholder coordination.

You will bring:

A tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or an equivalent discipline
Experience delivering civil or roading maintenance works
Working knowledge of RAMM, AWM and maintenance work categories
Confidence reviewing drawings, scopes, ITPs and quality documentation
Strong planning, problem solving and organisational skills
Clear communication skills and the ability to work well with diverse teams

What’s on offer:

Competitive salary package, with relocation support available
KiwiSaver employer contribution matched up to 4%
In-house technical training and leadership development programmes
Career opportunities across Higgins and Fletcher Construction
Educational support for you and your children
School holiday programmes and tutoring support
Discounts with partners including Southern Cross, ANZ, Z Energy, PlaceMakers, Mico, and Samsung

Higgins is a leading construction and infrastructure company, proudly building and maintaining roads, bridges, and civil projects that connect communities across New Zealand. With a strong focus on safety, quality, and sustainability, we deliver projects that make a real difference. At Higgins, you’ll join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and career growth – because we believe our people are the foundation of our success.

We're with you on the road ahead - Ko tatou kei a koe i te huarahi kei mua

We are actively looking to fill this role and encourage your early application. Applications are reviewed regularly, and we reserve the right to remove the advertisement before the advertised closing date.

Research shows that females and minority groups don’t always apply for roles unless they match 100% of the requirements. So, if this role is of interest but you feel you don’t quite fit, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are enriched by many nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.