Contract Engineer – Civil Roads & Infrastructure

Downer Group

Queenstown

On-site

NZD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Marram health care benefits
Discounted holiday homes
Samsung discounts
PB Tech discounts
Gym memberships
Employee referral bonus
Career development

Job summary

Downer Group in New Zealand is seeking a proactive Civil Construction professional to support delivery across road maintenance, construction, and infrastructure projects in Central Otago and surrounding regions. You will assist in planning, tendering through to execution and financial management, ensuring safety, quality and on-time delivery.

You will have a Civil Engineering qualification or relevant experience, proven delivery in civil projects, a solid understanding of contract frameworks,

Qualifications

  • Civil engineering qualification or equivalent industry experience.
  • Proven experience delivering contracts or projects in civil construction, roading, or Three Waters.
  • Strong planning, programming, and cost-control capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in developing project methodologies, budgets, and programmes
  • Support contract management to meet client expectations
  • Conduct site assessments and support traffic management planning
  • Build relationships with client representatives
  • Collaborate with supervisors to optimize productivity and control costs
  • Promote zero-harm culture

Skills

Planning skills
Stakeholder engagement
Contract management

Education

Civil Engineering qualification

Job description

Downer Group in New Zealand is seeking a proactive Civil Construction professional to support delivery across road maintenance, construction, and infrastructure projects in Central Otago and surrounding regions. You will assist in planning, tendering through to execution and financial management, ensuring safety, quality and on-time delivery.

You will have a Civil Engineering qualification or relevant experience, proven delivery in civil projects, a solid understanding of contract frameworks,

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