Civil Project Engineer

About the Role

Join our Civil team in Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago as a Civil Project Engineer. Reporting to the Department Manager - Civil, you will be instrumental in executing varied civil infrastructure projects in the region. Your duties will include providing engineering technical support, overseeing on-site activities, managing project paperwork, and ensuring projects meet safety, efficiency, and quality standards.

This position suits an experienced engineer passionate about problem-solving on site and collaborating with operational teams to deliver impactful projects that benefit communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily engineering operations on civil construction sites.
• Support planning, execution, and finalisation of projects aligned with timelines, budgets, and quality objectives.
• Offer engineering assistance and technical leadership to site teams.
• Manage coordination among subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, and project resources to maintain smooth workflow.
• Prepare, review, and oversee project documentation including quality records, methodologies, work schedules, programmes, and reports.
• Contribute to procurement activities, cost tracking, forecasting, and financial oversight of projects.
• Monitor project progress continuously, identify potential risks and opportunities, and propose effective solutions.
• Ensure adherence to contract terms, engineering standards, and relevant legal requirements.
• Maintain solid relationships with clients, stakeholders, subcontractors, and team members.
• Champion health, safety, environment, and quality best practices across all project undertakings.
• Provide consistent project updates and engineering advice to the Department Manager.

Qualifications and Experience

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, preferably a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• At least five years’ experience working within civil construction, infrastructure, or contracting sectors.
• Proven track record supporting delivery of civil infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, project management, and delivery processes.
• Experience with project programming, cost control, quality assurance, and documentation management.
• Excellent technical and problem-solving abilities delivering practical engineering solutions.
• Effective communication skills and proven stakeholder management capabilities.
• Proactive, capable of working independently and collaboratively in teams.
• Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong commitment to safety and alignment with the company's values.
• Possession of a valid full Class 1 Driver Licence.

Benefits

• Access to medical and life insurance following eligibility period.
• KiwiSaver employer contributions up to 7%, linked to service milestones.
• Parental leave top-up payments plus additional return-to-work support.
• Opportunities for continuous training, development, and career advancement.
• Discounts at a variety of retail outlets.

Additional Information

At Fulton Hogan, we are dedicated to supporting our employees’ growth and wellbeing, providing resources and opportunities to help you thrive in your role. Our company is a leading integrated infrastructure, construction, and services provider across New Zealand and Australia, committed to building sustainable and community-focused projects.

Successful candidates will be required to complete and pass a pre-employment medical examination and drug screening prior to commencing employment.