Marine Construction Project Engineer (Auckland)

People Passion; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Heron Construction is seeking a Project Engineer to join the Construction Team. This hands-on role supports marine and civil projects, coordinating planning through delivery and ensuring safety, quality, and client expectations are met.

Based mainly around Auckland, there may be opportunities for wider NZ, Australia, and Pacific assignments. You will work with Project Managers and site teams to manage technical requirements, budgets and resources, with room to take ownership of project planning

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills on site.
• Willingness to work away from Auckland base to deliver projects.
• Experience in marine or civil construction is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, coordination and delivery of marine construction projects.
• Plan, schedule and monitor daily site activities with PMs and Site Supervisors.
• Interpret drawings, designs and contractual requirements.
• Develop and support construction methodologies and technical solutions.
• Coordinate technical requirements throughout project delivery.
• Assist with project programmes, schedules, resources and budgets.
• Support planning of temporary works and their implementation.
• Procure and monitor materials and services in line with project needs.
• Prepare daily and project progress reports.
• Monitor deliverables, milestones and resource usage.
• Develop and implement project HSEQ documentation and QA/QC compliance.
• Review engineering deliverables and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, suppliers and other stakeholders.
• Provide technical support to project teams and resolve onsite issues.

Skills

Construction management

Reading drawings

Communication

Autonomy

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering or related degree

Job description

Heron Construction is seeking a Project Engineer to join the Construction Team. This hands-on role supports marine and civil projects, coordinating planning through delivery and ensuring safety, quality, and client expectations are met.

Based mainly around Auckland, there may be opportunities for wider NZ, Australia, and Pacific assignments. You will work with Project Managers and site teams to manage technical requirements, budgets and resources, with room to take ownership of project planning