Civil Engineer

AWF Group; Wellington; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Annual leave pay

kiwiSaver

PPE provided

Long-term assignment

Job summary

AWF Group is seeking a site engineer for a Wellington, New Zealand-based role. You will plan and oversee daily site engineering activities, coordinate with design, safety, procurement and construction teams, and manage work packs and site records to support safe, on-time project delivery.

Ideal candidates will have a tertiary engineering qualification and at least 2 years' civil or infrastructure experience, with strong drawing interpretation skills and a calm, organized approach in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in civil or infrastructure construction.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and apply them on site.
• Clear communication skills with a collaborative team-focused approach.
• Calm, organised 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.
• 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 on site.

Skills

Site management

Reading drawings

Communication

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Engineering degree or diploma

Job description

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• 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 siteGood 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.