Pavement Project Engineer: Build Safer, Efficient Roads

Ventia; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle

Health insurance

Career development

Training opportunities

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Ventia is seeking a Project Engineer - Pavements in Auckland to lead pavement construction and rehabilitation projects across the transport network. You will plan, coordinate, and deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget while working with operations teams, clients, and suppliers.

The role suits hands-on engineers who drive project performance, engage stakeholders, and contribute to essential infrastructure that keeps New Zealand moving forward.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering.
• Experience in pavement construction, road maintenance, or civil infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, and delivery outcomes.
• Knowledge of NZTA/Waka Kotahi standards would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive approach with a commitment to safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Manage pavement construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance projects across transport infrastructure assets.
• Develop project plans, methodologies, and construction programmes.
• Monitor project budgets, forecasting, and financial performance.
• Coordinate resources, subcontractors, suppliers, and plant requirements.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Review project specifications, drawings, and technical documentation.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and opportunities.
• Prepare project reporting, progress updates, and client communications.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and delivery teams.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and innovative engineering solutions.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Safety compliance

Quality focus

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Job description

Ventia is seeking a Project Engineer - Pavements in Auckland to lead pavement construction and rehabilitation projects across the transport network. You will plan, coordinate, and deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget while working with operations teams, clients, and suppliers.

The role suits hands-on engineers who drive project performance, engage stakeholders, and contribute to essential infrastructure that keeps New Zealand moving forward.