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General Information

Job Type
Fixed Term
Category
Construction/Technical
Business
Higgins
Location
Auckland
Job Reference
38728
Posted Date
26-Nov-2024
Closing Date
24-Dec-2024

Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Pavements Site Engineer to join the Higgins Team on the Eastern Busways Alliance (EBA) on a Fixed Term Contract until project completion in August 2027. 

The alliance includes Auckland Transport, Fletcher Construction, ACCIONA, AECOM and Jacobs. We are delivering a significant project for Auckland, creating separate lanes for new high-frequency bus services to connect people from Botany, Pakuranga and the surrounding suburbs with the rail network in Panmure. 


Come join the Green Team:
  • Competitive salary
  • Be part of a multi-skilled team where you can continue to grow and develop 
  • Ongoing training and development to help you reach your career goals
  • Career development – opportunities to grow your career at Higgins and the wider Fletcher Building group of businesses
  • Access to Fletchers Building Benefits Programme, including: 
  • A brand-new market-leading parental leave policy to ensure employees are well supported throughout one of life’s most significant events.
  • FB employee share scheme, educational and welfare funds
  • A significant portfolio of retail benefits across major NZ businesses such as ANZ, Z energy ,PlaceMakers, Mico and Samsung. 
  • Brand new PPE gear (that’s your own personal protective equipment)

What you’ll bring to the role:
  • 5+ years practical experience on civils and roading projects in an Engineering capacity 
  • Understanding and experience of pavement construction 
  • You will hold relevant tertiary qualification 
  • A strong focus on cost control and quality outcomes. 
  • Understanding of the Construction Contracts Act and the knowledge to apply NZS3910 
  • Experience managing project resources including materials and teams/crews is favourable.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to build effective relationships with stakeholders and clients.
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications and general systems aptitude.

Higgins is a leading roading and civil infrastructure company in New Zealand. We are on a dynamic growth path with people at the heart of what we do every day. We offer a great working environment, competitive salary package, subsidised medical insurance and subsidised education and training for you and your dependants. As part of the wider Fletcher Construction and Fletcher Building businesses, there are also a wealth of career progression opportunities.  

Higgins is committed to a drug-free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing along with a health check 

Building better roads for safer journeys – He pai ake te hanga o ngā rori, kia haumaru ai ngā haerenga

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.