Civil - Project Engineer

Fulton Hogan; Vincent Community; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

KiwiSaver

Parental leave

Career development

Retail discounts

Job summary

Fulton Hogan in Central Otago/Queenstown is seeking a Civil Project Engineer to support delivery of civil construction projects. You'll split time between site and office, coordinating resources, ensuring safety, quality and on-time completion.

Reporting to the Department Manager - Civil, you will manage documentation, engage with subcontractors and clients, and provide practical engineering solutions to keep projects moving and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or equivalent in Civil Engineering.
• 5+ years in civil construction/infrastructure.
• Experience delivering civil infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of construction methods and project management.
• Experience with programming, cost control, quality assurance, and documentation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Proactive, independent and collaborative.
• Safety-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate day-to-day civil construction activities.
• Support planning, delivery, and completion in line with programme, budget, and quality objectives.
• Provide engineering support to site teams.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, and project resources.
• Prepare, review, and manage project documentation, including quality records, methodologies, work plans, programmes, and reporting requirements.
• Assist with procurement, cost tracking, forecasting, and project financial management.
• Monitor project progress and identify risks, opportunities, and solutions to support successful outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with contract specifications, engineering standards, and relevant legislation.
• Maintain strong working relationships with clients, stakeholders, subcontractors, and project teams.
• Promote and champion health, safety, environmental, and quality standards across all project activities.
• Provide regular project updates and engineering support to the Department Manager.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

On-site problem solving

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Safety mindset

Education

Bachelor of Civil Engineering

Job description

Role Title: Civil Project Engineer

Location: Central Otago or Queenstown

Contract Type: Permanent Fulltime

Nau mai, haere mai ki a Fulton Hogan | Join us at Fulton Hogan

We’re looking for a Civil Project Engineer to join our Civil team in Central Otago.

Reporting to the Department Manager - Civil, you’ll play a key role in delivering a diverse range of civil infrastructure projects across the region. You’ll provide technical engineering support, coordinate site activities, manage project documentation, and help ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys being close to the action, solving problems on site, and working collaboratively with operational teams to deliver projects that make a lasting impact on our communities.

Mō te tūranga | About the role

As a Civil Project Engineer, you’ll be responsible for supporting the successful delivery of civil construction projects from planning through to completion. Working closely with the Department Manager, project teams, subcontractors, and clients, you’ll help ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with specifications.

This is a hands‑on role that combines technical engineering expertise with practical project delivery. You’ll spend time both on site and in the office, coordinating resources, managing documentation, monitoring progress, and providing engineering solutions that support successful project outcomes.

Ngā kawenga matua | Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate day-to-day engineering activities on civil construction projects.
• Support the planning, delivery, and completion of projects in line with programme, budget, and quality objectives.
• Provide engineering support and technical guidance to site teams.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, and project resources to ensure work progresses efficiently.
• Prepare, review, and manage project documentation, including quality records, methodologies, work plans, programmes, and reporting requirements.
• Assist with procurement, cost tracking, forecasting, and project financial management.
• Monitor project progress and identify risks, opportunities, and solutions to support successful outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with contract specifications, engineering standards, and relevant legislation.
• Maintain strong working relationships with clients, stakeholders, subcontractors, and project teams.
• Promote and champion health, safety, environmental, and quality standards across all project activities.
• Provide regular project updates and engineering support to the Department Manager.

Kei te kimi mātou i tētahi e whai ana i ēnei pūkenga | We’re looking for someone with

• A tertiary qualification in Engineering, preferably a Bachelor of Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience within civil construction, infrastructure, or contracting environments.
• Demonstrated experience supporting the delivery of civil infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, project delivery processes, and project management principles.
• Experience with programming, cost control, quality assurance, and project documentation.
• Strong technical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to provide practical engineering solutions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive approach with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A safety‑first mindset and commitment to Fulton Hogan’s values.
• A full Class 1 Driver Licence.

He pai te mahi, he pai ngā painga | Good work, good benefits

• Medical insurance and Life insurance after the eligibility period.
• KiwiSaver employer contributions after service milestones, up to 7%.
• Parental leave top‑up payment with additional return‑to‑work support.
• Ongoing training and development, with clear career growth and progression opportunities.
• Great discounts at a wide range of retailers.

Ko wai mātou | About us

Fulton Hogan is an integrated infrastructure, construction and services business working across New Zealand and Australia. We partner with clients and communities to design, build, operate and maintain critical assets – from bitumen and quarries to roads, water and energy. Our people are united by a simple purpose: to create, connect and care for communities, while reducing environmental impact and supporting more sustainable futures.

Learn more about us at Homepage - Fulton Hogan.