Civil Project Engineer – Solar Farm Site Lead

Toms Group A/S; Edgecumbe; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Metlen Energy & Metals is seeking a Project Engineer – Civil to join our Edgecumbe site team in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. You will support safe, compliant delivery of civil works on large solar farm projects and coordinate with site management and contractors.

Location: Edgecumbe, Bay of Plenty. Contract Type: Full time, fixed term. This role reports to Construction Manager and involves on-site engineering leadership for civil and mechanical scopes.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site engineering leadership for civil and mechanical scopes including earthworks, access roads, drainage, foundations, tracker structures, piling, and mechanical installation activities.
• Review and interpret drawings, specifications, IFC documentation, and technical standards to ensure works are delivered in accordance with approved design.
• Assist with resolving constructability issues, technical queries, and design issues/queries in collaboration with the design and site management.
• Assist the Site Supervisor/Superintendent to coordinate daily site activities with civil and mechanical contractors, supervisors, and subcontractors to ensure works progress safely and efficiently.
• Support planning and sequencing of civil and mechanical works in line with the construction programme, milestone requirements and interfaces with other disciplines.
• Monitor productivity and identify constraints impacting delivery, escalating risks or delays as required.
• Assist the Supervisor with ensuring project budgets related to engineering civil and mechanical scope are in line with the approved project cost plan.
• Review, assess, and support the management of variations, claims, and change events, including preparation of cost impacts and recommendations for approval.
• Work closely with the Project Manager, and Construction team to identify cost risks, opportunities, and mitigation strategies.
• Conduct site inspections and verification of works to ensure compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and approved methodologies.
• Support inspection and test plans (ITPs), hold points, and quality documentation for civil and mechanical scopes.
• Ensure works comply with applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements relevant to solar farm construction.
• Actively promote a strong safety culture on site and ensure works are carried out in accordance with site HSE plans and procedures.
• Participate in site safety walks, toolbox talks, and incident investigations as required.
• Work with HSE personnel to minimise environmental impacts, including erosion control, drainage management, and site rehabilitation.
• Maintain accurate site records, including daily reports, progress updates, non-conformances, and technical registers.
• Provide regular progress and technical updates to Management.

Job description

Metlen Energy & Metals is seeking a Project Engineer – Civil to join our Edgecumbe site team in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. You will support safe, compliant delivery of civil works on large solar farm projects and coordinate with site management and contractors.

Location: Edgecumbe, Bay of Plenty. Contract Type: Full time, fixed term. This role reports to Construction Manager and involves on-site engineering leadership for civil and mechanical scopes.