Civil Engineer

AWF New Zealand; Wellington; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates

Weekly pay

PPE provided

Long-term assignment potential

Job summary

AWF New Zealand is seeking a site engineer to plan and oversee daily activities, manage work packs, and maintain site records to ensure on-time delivery and cost control. You will work closely with design, safety, procurement and construction teams to support smooth project execution on site.

The role requires a tertiary engineering qualification and a minimum of two years’ civil or infrastructure construction experience.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in civil or infrastructure construction.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and apply them on site.
• Solid understanding of construction methods and site processes.
• Clear communication skills with a collaborative team-focused approach.
• Ability to remain calm, organized and methodical in a fast-paced site environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee daily site engineering activities to meet programme deadlines and cost targets.
• Prepare and manage construction work packs for allocated scopes of work.
• Maintain accurate site records, daily diaries and cost control documentation.
• Collaborate with design, safety, procurement and construction teams to support delivery.
• Assist with construction sequencing, work methodologies and delivery planning.
• Ensure health, safety and environmental controls are implemented on site.

Education

Engineering degree or related qualification

2+ years civil/infrastructure construction experience

Job description

What you'll be doing:

• Plan and oversee daily site engineering activities to meet programme deadliness and cost targets
• Prepare and manage construction work packs for allocated scopes of work
• Maintain accurate site records, daily diaries and cost control documentation
• Work closely with design, safety, procurement and construction teams to support smooth delivery
• Assist with construction sequencing, work methodologies and delivery planning
• Ensure health, safety and environmental controls are implemented and adhered to on site

What are we looking for:

• A tertiary qualification in engineering or related discipline
• A minimum of 2 years' experience in civil or infrastructure construction
• Strong ability to interpret construction drawings and apply them on site
• Good understanding of construction methods and site processes
• Clear communication skills with a collaborative team-focused approach
• The ability to remain calm, organised and methodical in a fast-paced site environment

Why work for AWF:

• Competitive hourly rates that reflect your experience and capability
• Weekly pay + Annual leave pay + kiwiSaver
• PPE provided and ongoing support on and off site from AWF
• Opportunity to step into a long-term assignment with a reputable contractor
• Potential for career growth opportunities

To be considered for this role you will need to pass a pre-employment drug screen and have a clean criminal history.