Civil Project Engineer – Onsite Lead (Dunedin)

Assemble Group; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package + vehicle

Relocation support package available

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Assemble Group, in partnership with a South Island civil contractor, is seeking a Site or Project Engineer based in Dunedin/Mosgiel.

You will oversee daily onsite activities, perform site set‑outs and as‑builts using rover and GPS, liaise with the contracts manager on programming, and interpret plans to ensure accuracy and quality. Relocation support within NZ is available and you’ll join a down‑to‑earth team delivering major infrastructure across diverse civil projects.

Qualifications

• On-site civil construction exposure.
• Experience coordinating with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee & manage daily onsite activities.
• Site setouts and as-builts using rover and GPS equipment.
• Liaise with the contracts manager on programming.
• Interpret plans to ensure accuracy & quality.
• Ensure all safety requirements are met, prestart risk assessments, toolbox talks, PPE compliance.
• Manage subcontractors & other parties.
• Plan and schedule work procedures for efficient, cost-effective delivery.
• Prepare project quality assurance documentation and reports.

Job description

Assemble Group, in partnership with a South Island civil contractor, is seeking a Site or Project Engineer based in Dunedin/Mosgiel.

You will oversee daily onsite activities, perform site set‑outs and as‑builts using rover and GPS, liaise with the contracts manager on programming, and interpret plans to ensure accuracy and quality. Relocation support within NZ is available and you’ll join a down‑to‑earth team delivering major infrastructure across diverse civil projects.