Lead Pipeline Renewal Project Engineer

Fletcher Building Limited; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Brian Perry Civil is seeking a Project Engineer in Auckland to lead the technical delivery of pipeline renewals projects. You will sit between the project manager and on‑ground crews, translating plans into action and ensuring safe, efficient work that meets specification and milestones.

You will spend time on site and at a desk coordinating resources, managing subcontractors and driving closeout of each work pack, with a strong emphasis on cost control and safety across live networks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent required.
• Minimum five years' civil construction experience, especially pipeline renewals or underground infra.
• Experience supervising site teams and subcontractors.
• Ability to manage costs and forecast variance.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and programme pipeline renewals work across 3 to 12 month horizons, coordinating crews, plant and subcontractors to keep projects on track
• Develop method statements, work packs and JSEAs with supervisors, and manage day-to-day delivery against programme milestones
• Lead a team, coaching technical skills, running toolbox talks and setting clear performance expectations
• Monitor costs, track production against S-curves and contribute to monthly reporting with accurate forecasts
• Manage subcontractor activities including safety compliance, variation instructions and performance against scope
• Ensure quality records are completed to handover standard and all work meets resource consent and contractual requirements

Skills

Project management

Site supervision

Planning

Coordination

Cost control

Stakeholder communication

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Brian Perry Civil is seeking a Project Engineer in Auckland to lead the technical delivery of pipeline renewals projects. You will sit between the project manager and on‑ground crews, translating plans into action and ensuring safe, efficient work that meets specification and milestones.

You will spend time on site and at a desk coordinating resources, managing subcontractors and driving closeout of each work pack, with a strong emphasis on cost control and safety across live networks.