Site Engineer - - 42131 - Fletcher Building

General Information

Job Type

Permanent

Description

Higgins is seeking a Site Engineer to join our Construction team in Tauranga.

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will plan, coordinate, and deliver the operational aspects of assigned projects, ensuring health and safety, environmental, quality, and financial performance targets are achieved.

What you’ll be doing:

Assist with pricing, tendering, and securing work, including preparing quotes and estimates.
Plan and organise plant, labour, subcontractors, and suppliers for projects.
Manage projects to set estimates, ensuring optimal operational efficiencies.
Maintain programmes of work and review job packs/sheets.
Monitor financial information and project costs.
Ensure compliance with job specifications, company policies, and relevant legislation.
Manage relationships with suppliers, subcontractors, and clients.
Champion best practices in health and safety, environment, and quality.

What you'll bring to the role:

Previous experience on New Zealand civils and roading projects in an engineering capacity, with technical knowledge of roading construction methods and techniques.
Tertiary qualification in Engineering (NZDCE, BEng Civil, or similar).
Strong focus on cost control and quality outcomes.
Understanding of the Construction Contracts Act and the ability to apply NZS3910.
Experience managing project resources, including materials and teams/crews.
Excellent interpersonal skills to build effective relationships with stakeholders and clients.
Proficiency in MS Office applications and general systems aptitude.

What we offer:

Competitive salary + vehicle
Work alongside an experienced leader with a wealth of industry knowledge
In house technical training and leadership development programmes
Access to educational funds for you and your children
Funding for school holiday programmes and tutoring for your children
Discounts: Southern Cross, ANZ, Z energy, PlaceMakers, Mico and Samsung
Market-leading parental leave policy
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.