Senior Project Engineer - - 42039 - Fletcher Building

General Information

Job Type

Permanent

Description

We’re looking for a Senior Project Engineer to join our Mount Maunganui team and drive technical excellence across roading and infrastructure projects. This is a pivotal role where you’ll plan, coordinate, and manage engineering processes to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and to specification. You’ll work closely with project teams and subcontractors, providing leadership and technical expertise throughout the project lifecycle.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Price, tender, and secure work, staying current with industry standards.
Plan and organise project resources.
Manage projects to meet estimates and maximise efficiency.
Oversee work programmes and financials.
Ensure compliance with specifications, policies, and legislation.
Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and teams.
Champion best practices in health, safety, environment, and quality.
Lead and support project teams.

What You’ll Bring:

Proven experience as a Civil Engineer in the roading/civil engineering/construction sector.
Formal tertiary qualification or equivalent expertise.
Strong understanding of NZ legislative frameworks and project management best practices.
High-level communication and influencing skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills for building effective relationships.
High attention to detail and strong computer skills (MS packages).

Why Join Us:

Competitive salary + vehicle
Work alongside experienced leaders
In-house technical training and leadership development
Educational funds for you and your children
Funding for school holiday programmes and tutoring
Discounts: Southern Cross, ANZ, Z Energy, PlaceMakers, Mico, Samsung
Market-leading parental leave
Fletcher Building share scheme options

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.