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General Information

Job Type
Fixed Term
Category
Construction/Technical
Business
Higgins
Location
Southland
Job Reference
38006
Posted Date
13-Sep-2024
Closing Date
12-Oct-2024

Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Site Engineer to join the Higgins Team based in Gore. This is a Fixed Term Opportunity, fully project based. 

The Kaiwera Downs Windfarm is 15km southeast of Gore,  consists of 10 wind turbines that generates a combined average of 148 GWh in renewable power each year – enough to power more than 20,000 homes or 66,000 electric vehicles. Come and be part of an iconic project in the South Island. 


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:
  • Minimum of two years practical experience on civils and roading projects in an Engineering capacity on site. 
  • Understanding and experience of pavement construction is highly sought after
  • 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

We welcome your individuality. We are enriched by so many nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us stronger.