Electrical Project Engineer / Senior Electrical Supervisor (Auckland)

Brightwater Engineering; Auckland; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering company in Auckland is looking for an Electrical Project Engineer / Senior Electrical Supervisor to oversee electrical projects and team operations. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years' experience as a qualified industrial electrician, strong health and safety knowledge, and the ability to manage commercial outcomes effectively. This role offers the chance to develop electrical engineering projects from a contractor's perspective, driving safety and quality in operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years as a qualified industrial electrician.
• Proven success in achieving commercial outcomes on projects.
• Strong practical knowledge of health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Support electrical projects and oversee daily operations.
• Drive health and safety and manage financial outcomes.
• Supervise procurement, engineering, and quality assurance.

Skills

Electrical project engineering

Hands-on electrical skills

Health and safety knowledge

Communication skills

Planning skills

Job description

Brightwater Engineering Ltd is a leading New Zealand engineering, electrical, fabrication, industrial service, and maintenance company operating primarily in New Zealand. Due to a range of new opportunities, we are currently looking to employ the following important position:

Electrical Project Engineer / Senior Electrical Supervisor

• Auckland-based
• Electrical project engineering background
• Hands-on electrical skills with a current practice license

We are seeking a capable individual to join our Auckland electrical team as an Electrical Project Engineer / Senior Electrical Supervisor. This position will support electrical projects and oversee the daily operations of the electrical team. Responsibilities include driving health and safety, managing commercial and financial outcomes, procurement, engineering, quality assurance, and people supervision across various engineering projects.

To succeed in this role, you should possess the following skills and attributes:

• At least 5 years’ experience as a qualified industrial electrician with potential to succeed in a project engineering role
• Proven ability to achieve strong commercial outcomes during projects
• Ability to strengthen client relationships and support successful project delivery
• Strong practical knowledge of health and safety in high-risk environments
• Ability to develop skills in planning and executing electrical engineering projects from a contractor perspective
• Effective planning and communication skills

We look forward to hearing from candidates seeking their next career step who have the ability and potential to excel in all aspects of project management.

How To Apply

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Applicants will only be considered and acknowledged if they hold a New Zealand passport.