Engineers' Representative and Contract Manager - Roading

Invercargill City Council; Invercargill City; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Invercargill City Council as an Engineers’ Representative and Contract Manager. This strategic role focuses on managing roading operations, overseeing contract performance, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Bring your expertise in civil engineering and contract management to this progressive organization committed to community development.

Qualifications

• Significant contract management experience (c.10 years).
• Experience in local government or roading contracting.
• Strong knowledge of industry-standard contracting practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of the Council’s roading operations.
• Manage annual operational budget including financial forecasting.
• Develop relationships with contractors and stakeholders.

Skills

Contract Management

Risk Management

Budgeting

Stakeholder Engagement

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Project Management Qualifications

Tools

NZS 3910

Job description

• Strategic role managing high-value contracts and relationships
• Join a collaborative, forward-thinking team committed to enhancing services
• A critical contract and relationship management role

About Invercargill City Council

The Invercargill City Council is a progressive and committed organization focused on enhancing positive growth and community development opportunities across the region. With a vision of “Our city with Heart/He Ngakau Aroha”, the Council aims to create an exciting, innovative, and welcoming city that offers a lifestyle based on a positive environment and a diverse, growing economy. With numerous strategic projects and community initiatives in the pipeline, the Council seeks to continue enhancing the wellbeing of the region and its population.

Decipher Group is delighted to be partnering with the Invercargill City Council in their search for an Engineers’ Representative and Contract Manager within their high performing Infrastructure Operations team.

Are you ready to take on a new challenge?

About the role

As the Engineers’ Representative and Contract Manager – Roading, you’ll lead the delivery of Council’s roading operations in partnership with the Council’s contracting partners. This influential role oversees the performance and compliance of professional services within operational maintenance and capital renewal roading contracts—ensuring they meet key service levels, quality standards, and legislative requirements.

With a focus on continuous improvements, the position plays a critical role in enhancing outcomes across the entire roading network. Other core responsibilities will include:

• Developing and enhancing relationships within our roading alliance, contractors, community stakeholders, elected officials, and other agencies
• Managing an annual operational budget, including financial forecasting and reporting
• Taking a lead on contract audits and KPI analysis,
• Providing expert input into planning, reporting, and community consultation
• Ensuring effective risk management and safety practices
• Act as the Council’s technical expert on roading operations

About you

You will bring significant experience in contract management (c.10 years), with a strong background in civil engineering, particularly in roading maintenance and construction. You are known for your ability to lead, collaborate, and engage with a wide range of stakeholders whilst delivering high-quality outcomes.

This operational and strategically focused role will see you will bring:

• A degree in Civil Engineering or a related field, along with qualifications within project management
• Strong knowledge of NZS 3910 and industry-standard contracting practices
• Experience in local government, a consultancy, or roading contracting environment
• Skills in risk management, health and safety, and asset management principles
• Financial acumen in budgeting, planning, and reporting
• A high level of integrity, professionalism, and customer focus

This is a relationship focussed role, where the combination of your technical expertise and your interpersonal and communication skills will be the key to your success.

About Invercargill

Invercargill – the city of water and light. Known as Waihōpai in te reo Māori, Invercargill is the heart and commercial hub of Southland and holds the title of New Zealand's southernmost city. With a population of c. 57,000, it’s strong sense of community, Invercargill offers the charm of a small town, with the services, educational facilities, and opportunities of a key regional centre. An ideal location for individuals or families who seek a positive work life balance.

If you are ready for your next step, possess a commercial and strategic mindset, combined with the technical and relational expertise we seek, we would welcome your expression of interest.

How to apply

To discover more about Invercargill City Council, visit https://www.icc.govt.nz/

For a confidential discussion about the role; contact Lisa Edwards, 021 240 4410.

Applications close: Wednesday 2 July 2025.