Engineering Site Inspector

Wilton Joubert; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilton Joubert Ltd is a New Zealand engineering consultancy focusing on residential and land development. We are seeking a construction monitoring professional to work primarily on site across Wanaka and the Otago region.

Key responsibilities include carrying out structural and geotechnical monitoring inspections, reviewing foundations and earthworks against drawings, documenting issues, photographing and recording findings, and communicating with engineers, builders and clients while

Qualifications

• Must have 3+ years in construction monitoring or a related field.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Full New Zealand driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out structural and geotechnical construction monitoring inspections.
• Inspecting foundations, reinforcing, retaining walls, earthworks and other structural works.
• Reviewing construction against engineering drawings and specifications.
• Identifying and documenting construction issues or departures from the design.
• Preparing accurate site inspection records with photographs and observations.
• Communicating with engineers, builders, contractors, architects and clients.
• Coordinating with engineering teams for technical input or design clarification.
• Managing inspections independently and maintaining clear records across multiple projects.

Skills

Site inspection

Reading engineering drawings

Independent work

Attention to detail

Communication

Driver's license

Job description

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The position will primarily involve construction monitoring across residential and related development projects throughout Wanaka and the surrounding region.

Key responsibilities

• Carrying out structural and geotechnical construction monitoring inspections.
• Inspecting items such as foundations, reinforcing, retaining walls, earthworks and other structural or geotechnical works.
• Reviewing construction against engineering drawings and specifications.
• Identifying and clearly documenting construction issues or departures from the design.
• Preparing accurate site inspection records, including photographs and observations.
• Communicating with engineers, builders, contractors, architects and clients.
• Coordinating with our engineering teams where technical input or design clarification is required.
• Managing inspections independently and maintaining clear records across multiple projects.

About you

• 3+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience in construction monitoring, structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, civil construction, building inspection, site supervision or a similar field.
• A sound understanding of residential construction methods and terminology.
• The ability to read and interpret engineering and construction drawings.
• Confidence working independently on construction sites.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify potential construction issues.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• A practical approach to problem solving.
• A full New Zealand driver licence.

About us

• Wilton Joubert Ltd is a New Zealand engineering consultancy specialising in residential and land development engineering. Our structural, geotechnical and civil teams work closely with homeowners, builders, architects and developers across a wide range of projects.
• A varied role with a strong practical and site-based focus.
• Exposure to both structural and geotechnical engineering projects.
• Support from experienced structural and geotechnical engineers.
• The opportunity to work independently and take ownership of your projects.
• Career development within a growing multidisciplinary engineering consultancy.
• Competitive remuneration based on qualifications and experience.