Intermediate Civil Engineer / Project Engineer

Wilson Contractors; Invercargill City; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Training opportunities

Job summary

Wilson Contractors in Invercargill is seeking an Intermediate Civil Engineer/Project Engineer to join our Southland team. Based at our Invercargill branch, you will manage civil construction projects from planning to completion, ensuring safety, quality and timely delivery.

The ideal candidate holds a BE, Diploma or NZCE, has 3+ years NZ civil experience, a current driver’s license, and strong communication and contract management skills. NZ Residency or valid work visa required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years civil engineering experience in NZ (preferred).
• Current NZ drivers licence.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver projects on time, to quality and safety standards.
• Experience managing contracts and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Efficient management of contracts and assigned staff.
• Deliver complete civil construction projects per design specs.
• Plan construction methods for safe and efficient delivery.
• Minimise environmental impact during operations.
• Maintain day-to-day project administration and records.
• Prepare and implement contract quality plans and oversee testing.

Skills

Civil engineering

Project management

Communication

Budget management

Education

BE / National Diploma in Engineering / NZCE

Job description

Wilson Contractors – Invercargill, South Island

Wilson Contractors are a well-established locally owned and operated company based in Otago and Southland, with branches in Queenstown, Cromwell, and Invercargill.

We specialise in civil contracting, delivering a range of services including subdivision construction, bulk earthworks, roading, drainage, infrastructure, and site works.

We are looking for a full time, permanent Intermediate Civil Engineer / Project Engineer to be based in our Invercargill branch working around Invercargill and the Southland District, Monday - Friday with occasional Saturday if required

The ideal candidate will have:

A relevantqualificationsuch as a BE, National Diploma in Engineering, NZCE.

A current Drivers Licence.

3+ years civil engineering experience within New Zealand (but not essential for the right candidate).

A history of delivering projects to meet time, quality, and safety; as well as customer expectations.

Demonstrated ability to manage, motivate and relate to people at all levels

Experience managing engineering projects within a contracting environment.

Contract management, budget preparation and financial management skills.

In addition, you should have excellent relationship development and networking skills; be a strong communicator, aself-starter, and be able to work effectively under pressure.

We offer the following benefits:

Good rates of pay, training, and education opportunities.

Company vehicle

Family atmosphere, good support, good people.

Key duties of the role:

Efficiently and effective management of contracts and assigned staff

Complete civil construction projects in accordance with design specifications

Plan construction methods and ensure delivery is both safe and efficient.

Carry out operations in such a way so as to minimise our impact on the environment

Day to day running and administration of project is effective

Job records are captured, and invoicing is correct

Ensure work is adequately controlled and supervised to meet the requirements of the customer, job time and cost budgets

Manage the preparation and implementation of contract quality plans

Oversee or complete testing as required by Quality Plans

Complete programmes for contracts and monitor their completion to ensure they are completed in the agreed time frame.

All applicants must have NZ Residency or a valid NZ Work Visa.