Gisborne Recovery Infrastructure Lead Engineer

Gisborne District Council; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern offices

Eye exams

Southern Cross discounts

Retail perks

Job summary

Gisborne District Council is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead technical delivery of recovery infrastructure in Tairāwhiti. You will guide projects from design through construction, ensuring safety, quality and compliance while managing risks and costs.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree, NZ driver licence and extensive experience supervising civil works and contracts. Flexible, community-focused leadership is valued.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Significant experience delivering civil-infrastructure projects with risk management.
• Experience supervising construction and administering civil contracts such as NZS 3910.

Responsibilities

• Lead site inspections and monitor construction quality across recovery infrastructure projects.
• Ensure works comply with approved designs, specs, quality plans, and safety standards.
• Identify, manage and escalate technical risks and construction issues.
• Support contract administration, including progress claims and variations.
• Provide design clarifications, RFIs, constructability input and coordination.

Skills

Civil engineering

Construction-site knowledge

Contract administration

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Gisborne District Council is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead technical delivery of recovery infrastructure in Tairāwhiti. You will guide projects from design through construction, ensuring safety, quality and compliance while managing risks and costs.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree, NZ driver licence and extensive experience supervising civil works and contracts. Flexible, community-focused leadership is valued.