Contract Engineer

Smart Developments Limited t/as G&C Diggers; Wellington; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Good work-life balance

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

G&C Diggers is seeking an experienced Contract Engineer to oversee our Three Waters contract in Wellington. You will manage all aspects of the contract, ensuring regulatory compliance and maintaining strong relationships with Clients and Stakeholders.

The role requires leadership, programme setup on sites, and a solid understanding of technical, contractual and financial contract elements, with proficiency in Word, Excel and MS Project.

Qualifications

• Experience in the Three Waters industry is preferable.
• Ability to lead and manage staff effectively.
• Experience setting up programmes and sites on diverse projects.
• Manage Health and Safety and QA on and off site.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and relationship management skills.
• Understanding of technical, contractual and financial aspects of contracts.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel and Project.
• Adaptability and ability to juggle multiple tasks and issues.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review engineering designs, specifications and documentation.
• Provide technical guidance and problem-solving support.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors and project stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards and safety requirements.
• Monitor project progress and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare technical reports, calculations and recommendations.

Skills

Three Waters industry experience

Staff leadership

Site/program setup

Health & Safety and QA on/off site

Negotiation & relationship mgmt

Contractual/financial understanding

MS Word/Excel/Project

multitasking adaptability

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Job description

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Smart Developments Limited t/as G&C Diggers – Wellington, North Island

G&C Diggers is seeking an experienced and motivated Contract Engineer to oversee our Three Waters contract. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects of the contract, ensuring compliance and maintaining strong relationships with Clients and Stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and review engineering designs, specifications and documentation.
• Provide technical guidance and problem-solving support.
• Co-ordinate with clients, contractors and project stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards and safety requirements.
• Monitor project progress and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare technical reports, calculations and recommendations.

About you

• Experience in the Three Waters Industry preferable.
• A proven ability to lead and manage staff.
• Experience setting up programmes and sites.
• The ability to manage Health and Safety and QA on and off site.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and relationship management skills.
• Understanding of the technical, contractual and financial aspects of contracts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Project.
• Adaptability, flexibility and the ability to manage multiple tasks and issues simultaneously.

About us

• G&C Diggers is a local provider of water management solutions and construction works, dedicated to delivering high-quality service to our Client's. We are committed to sustainability, innovation and excellence. We are a locally owned Company.
• Good work/home life balance.
• Opportunity to work with a dynamic and innovative team who values its staff.
• A competitive salary and benefits package with consideration for experience and qualifications.
• Performance based and recognition bonuses.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.