Site Engineer - - 38374 - Fletcher Building

General Information

Job Type

Permanent

Description

We are seeking a dedicated Site Engineer to join our Surfacing team in Palmerston North. In this fast-paced dynamic role, you will assist the Project Manager, to plan, co-ordinate and deliver the operational aspects of projects.

This is a full time, permanent role working a minimum of 40 hours up to a maximum of 60 hours per week. You will need to have the flexibility to work additional days/hours as required to meet the needs of the business. Your day will typically start at 7am and will be based both at the office and frequent site visits.

What you'll enjoy doing

Participate in planning, coordinating, and delivering operational aspects of assigned projects.
Develop work packs and activity plans.
Collaborate with the Project Manager and broader team to achieve project goals.
Develop and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, including suppliers and subcontractors.
Assist in pricing, tendering, and securing work.
Maintain high quality focus and ensure projects comply with specifications, policies, and regulations
Preparation of various reports

What you'll bring to the role

Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering (degree or diploma).
Proven experience in asphalt, chip sealing, or roading environments.
Experience with RAMM
Experience with complex and/or large-scale projects.
Technical knowledge of roading construction methods, including pavement and surfacing techniques.
Full, clean Class 1 New Zealand Driver’s License.
Strong commitment to health and safety for yourself, colleagues, and the public.
Self-motivated with a positive attitude and the ability to work independently.

About Us

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

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 – you’ll need to be fit for work!

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.