Asset Manager & Maintenance Engineer - - 43882 - Fletcher Building

General Information

Job Type

Permanent

Description

Higgins have an opportunity for an Asset Management and Maintenance Engineer to join the Maintenance JV Team, based in Warkworth, working on the Ara Tūhono Pūhoi to Warkworth PPP project. This project has extended SH1’s northern motorway 18.5km from the Johnstones Hill Tunnels to Warkworth.

In this role, you’ll take ownership of asset data, maintenance planning and reporting across a busy infrastructure contract. It’s a practical, hands-on role where you’ll work closely with operations, turning asset information into clear maintenance strategies and forward work programmes to optimise whole of asset life outcomes. You’ll play a key part in keeping assets performing safely and efficiently, while supporting the wider team with planning, reporting and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities:

Manage and maintain asset data, condition assessments and maintenance records
Develop, update, and implement maintenance plans, forward works and annual programmes
Coordinate and/or undertake inspections and ensure service requirements are consistently met
Work with operations teams to prioritise and deliver maintenance activities
Lead asset performance reporting, including quarterly performance and KPI tracking
Liaise with consultants, subcontractors and stakeholders as needed

What You’ll Bring to the Role

We’re open to different backgrounds, but you’ll bring practical experience in maintenance or asset management, along with a solid understanding of how infrastructure assets are managed day-to-day to achieve optimal whole of life outcomes.

You’ll likely have:

Around 5+ years’ experience in asset management or maintenance delivery
Experience working on infrastructure or civil maintenance contracts
Strong understanding of maintenance activities across assets such as pavements, drainage, signage, landscaping, markings or structures
Confidence using asset systems and tools such as AMDS, Juno or similar platforms
Good communication skills and the ability to work closely with operational teams
A relevant tertiary qualification is helpful but not essential

What’s on offer:

Competitive remuneration package
KiwiSaver employer contribution matched up to 4%
In-house technical training and leadership development programmes
Career opportunities across Higgins and Fletcher Construction
Retail discounts for you and your family to enjoy

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.