Project Engineer - - 43659 - Fletcher Building

General Information

Job Type

Permanent

Description

Project Engineer - Wellington

Higgins Wellington is looking for a driven and capable Project Engineer to join our team. This is a key role for someone who is ready to take ownership of project delivery, lead technical outcomes, and support the successful execution of civil construction works across the region.

If you enjoy working in a fast paced project environment, have strong technical capability, and want to grow your leadership and commercial skills, this is an excellent opportunity to step forward and make an impact.

What you’ll be doing

Leading the planning, coordination and delivery of construction activities
Owning project or section delivery from planning through to close out
Driving short and medium term programming and daily site coordination
Providing technical leadership across engineering, quality and compliance
Overseeing setting out, verification and technical assurance
Managing quality systems, ITPs, documentation and non conformance resolution
Monitoring progress, identifying risks and implementing corrective actions
Supporting commercial performance including cost tracking, forecasting and variations
Coordinating subcontractors and suppliers to ensure safe, high quality delivery
Building strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal teams
Championing safety, environmental and quality standards across all activities
Coaching and supporting Site Engineers, Graduates and delivery teams

What you’ll bring to the role

Proven experience in civil construction or infrastructure project delivery
Experience leading project or section delivery
Strong understanding of construction methodologies and engineering principles
Exposure to planning, programming and coordinating site activities
Commercial awareness including cost control, variations and contract administration
Experience managing subcontractors and multiple stakeholders
Strong communication and leadership skills
Ability to problem solve, make sound decisions and manage competing priorities
Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Construction or a related discipline
Full Class 1 licence

Why join us

Competitive salary
Permanent, full time role with guaranteed 40 hours per week
KiwiSaver employer contribution matched up to 4%
Opportunities to upskill and gain further licences or qualifications
Great benefits for you and your family

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 pay, subsidised medical insurance and subsidised education and training for you and your dependants.

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.