Project Engineer - - 44429 - Fletcher Building

General Information

Job Type

Permanent

Description

Higgins Wellington is looking for a driven and capable Project Engineer to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone ready to take ownership of project delivery, provide technical leadership, and contribute to the successful delivery of civil construction and road maintenance projects across the Wellington region.

What you'll be doing

Leading the planning, coordination, and delivery of construction and maintenance activities
Taking ownership of project or workstream delivery from planning through to completion
Driving short and medium-term programming and daily site coordination
Providing technical leadership across engineering, quality, and compliance functions
Overseeing setting out, verification, and technical assurance activities
Managing quality systems, ITPs, project documentation, and non-conformance resolution
Monitoring progress, identifying risks, and implementing corrective actions
Supporting commercial performance through claims, cost tracking, forecasting, and variation management
Coordinating subcontractors and suppliers to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery
Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders
Championing health, 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, infrastructure, or road maintenance project delivery
Experience leading projects, workstreams, or sections of work
Sound understanding of construction methodologies and engineering principles
Strong planning, programming, and site coordination capabilities
Commercial awareness, including cost control, claims, variations, forecasting, and contract administration
Experience managing subcontractors and multiple stakeholders
Strong communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills
Ability to solve problems, make sound decisions, and manage competing priorities
Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Construction, or a related discipline
Full Class 1 driver's licence
Experience in road maintenance operations would be highly advantageous
Working knowledge of AWM (RAMM) and familiarity with NZS3910 and NZS3917 contracts would be beneficial

Why join us?

Competitive salary package
Permanent, full-time role with guaranteed 40 hours per week
KiwiSaver employer contributions matched up to 4%
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Support to gain additional qualifications and licences
A wide range of benefits for you and your family
Career progression opportunities within one of New Zealand's leading infrastructure businesses

About Higgins

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 continuous improvement. We believe our people are the foundation of our success and are committed to helping them grow and thrive.

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 medical assessment, as part of our recruitment process.

We're with you on the road ahead

Ko tātou kei a koe i te huarahi kei mua

We are actively recruiting for this position and encourage early applications. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to close advertising before the stated closing date.

Research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups often only apply for a role when they meet every requirement. If you're excited about this opportunity but don't meet every criterion, we encourage you to apply. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can succeed.