IDC Renewals Engineer

About Downer

Downer is a premier provider of integrated service solutions throughout Australia and New Zealand, dedicated to designing, building, and sustaining assets, infrastructure, and facilities through trusted partnerships and innovative insights.

Why You Will Appreciate Working Here

• Competitive remuneration including a company vehicle and essential tools.
• Complimentary access to Marram healthcare benefits and discounted holiday home usage.
• Opportunities for professional growth, including leadership development programs for outstanding performers.

Position Overview

We invite applications for the role of IDC Renewals Engineer based in Taranaki. This technically diverse role encompasses involvement in the full lifecycle of renewals projects—ranging from conducting site assessments and selecting treatments to overseeing delivery and ensuring quality standards. The position involves collaboration with IDC Renewals teams, the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA), and various stakeholders to guarantee safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of pavement, surfacing, drainage, and structural renewals.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver expert technical support to plan, scope, and execute IDC renewal projects.
• Provide support for renewing pavement, surfacing, drainage, and structural elements.
• Carry out technical evaluations, site investigations, and contribute to treatment selection decisions.
• Assist with project methodologies, scheduling, budgeting, and planning for delivery.
• Promote and maintain rigorous quality assurance processes throughout renewal activities.
• Collaborate effectively with NZTA, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal colleagues.
• Identify and propose improvements to enhance quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Mentor and support colleagues to strengthen technical skills within the IDC team.
• Contribute to handling reactive variations and emergency work as needs arise.
• Participate actively in the on-call duty roster.

Qualifications & Skills

• Possession of an engineering or related qualification, or substantial relevant technical and supervisory experience.
• Experience with civil maintenance programming, cost estimation, and outcomes-based maintenance contracts.
• Background in asset management, design, road or civil construction, surfacing, or customer relationship management.
• Comprehensive understanding of road maintenance practices and asset lifecycle management.
• Awareness of safety management systems and quality assurance principles.
• Strong capabilities in planning, analytical thinking, and problem-solving.
• Ability to foster collaborative relationships with clients, stakeholders, and project teams.
• A proactive and solutions-driven mindset with commitment to safety and quality.
• Valid full Class 1 Driver Licence.

Additional Information

Downer commits to providing a safe workplace; successful candidates must pass a pre-employment drug test, medical examination, and a Ministry of Justice background check prior to beginning employment.