Structural Site Engineer - - 43019 - Fletcher Building

General Information

Job Type

Permanent

Description

Are you a Structural Site Engineer or Senior Site Engineer looking to be part of a landmark infrastructure build?

Fletcher Construction is seeking an experienced engineer to join our team on the Te Awa Kairangi Alliance, working on the New Melling River Bridge – a technically complex 4‑span, 179‑metre steel concrete composite bridge delivered as part of a long‑term programme of works.

This role offers the opportunity to be deeply involved in major structural construction, working with specialist teams on one of New Zealand’s most challenging bridge projects.

About the Role

As a Structural Site Engineer, you will play a key role in the planning and delivery of bridge and structural works on site. This is a hands‑on, site‑focused role, balancing technical engineering responsibilities with on‑site delivery. You will be part of a dedicated structures team and will:

Lead site engineering activities for major structural elements of the bridge
Work closely with the BPC piling team during installation of NZ’s largest ever bored piles
Support construction of a complex bridge structure over an active fault line
Plan construction sequencing, methodologies and work packs
Coordinate with design, planning, safety and environmental teams
Manage quality, safety and environmental controls, including flood and river risks
Maintain accurate site records, reporting and as‑built documentation

The role will suit either a Senior Site Engineer or a Site Engineer ready to step up.

What you’ll bring to the role

A tertiary qualification in Civil or Structural Engineering
Experience in structures, bridges or complex civil construction projects
Strong ability to interpret design drawings and implement them on site
A solid understanding of NZ construction methods and site processes
Strong communication skills and a collaborative, proactive approach
The ability to perform in a busy, technically complex site environment

About Te Awa Kairangi

Te Awa Kairangi Alliance is delivering transport, walking and cycling improvements to the SH2 Melling interchange and rail station, as part of a wider flood protection and city revitalisation programme. Fletcher Construction is working with Alliance partners AECOM, NZTA, Taranaki Whānui and Ngāti Toa Rangatira to deliver this transformative project.

About Us

We pride ourselves on safely delivering a wide variety of construction and infrastructure projects for the people of New Zealand and the South Pacific. But our power is not in what we do, it’s in who we are. We are a team of 3,700 people working under three brands: Fletcher Construction, Higgins, and Brian Perry Civil. We may be a big team, but we haven’t lost sight of what really matters: looking after our people.

We recognise that treating our people well is only partially about what happens during work hours. It’s also about the impact we have outside of work hours too. That’s why we have incredible learning and development opportunities for staff and their families, support systems and generous corporate discounts.

Interested? Apply Now!

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.