Programme & Asset Engineer

Fulton Hogan; Palmerston North; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

KiwiSaver

Parental leave

Training & development

Retail discounts

Job summary

Fulton Hogan is seeking a Programme and Asset Engineer in Palmerston North to shape maintenance, renewals and asset improvement across the Manawatū IDC network. You will combine engineering judgement with asset management thinking to deliver safe, reliable, and lasting infrastructure.

You’ll work in office and out in the field with crews, clients and stakeholders, turning data into practical programmes. The role offers variety, risk spotting, problem solving, and the chance to contribute to

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, Asset Engineering or related field.
• Experience in programme planning and asset management.
• Understanding asset lifecycle planning and renewal decisions.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Current Class 1 driver licence and commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, scheduling and coordination of maintenance, renewal and minor capital works programmes.
• Analyse asset condition, defect and performance data to prioritise works and improve network outcomes.
• Carry out asset inspections, engineering reviews and technical assessments to support sound decision-making.
• Work closely with operational teams, clients and subcontractors to keep programmes practical, achievable and on track.
• Contribute to reporting, budgeting and continuous improvement across programme delivery and asset performance.

Education

A tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, Asset Engineering or related field

Job description

Mō te tūranga | About the role

As our Programme and Asset Engineer, you’ll help shape and deliver maintenance, renewals and asset improvement programmes across the Manawatū IDC network. You’ll bring together engineering judgement, asset management thinking and practical planning to help us deliver good work that’s safe, reliable and built to last.

This is a role with plenty of variety. You’ll spend time in the office and out in the field, working alongside crews, supervisors, clients and stakeholders to turn asset data and network needs into practical programmes of work. You’ll be trusted to spot risks early, solve problems and help drive better outcomes for the network and the communities that rely on it.

Ngā tino kawenga mahi | Key role responsibilities

• Support the planning, scheduling and coordination of maintenance, renewal and minor capital works programmes.


• Analyse asset condition, defect and performance data to help prioritise works and improve network outcomes.


• Carry out asset inspections, engineering reviews and technical assessments to support sound decision-making.


• Work closely with operational teams, clients and subcontractors to keep programmes practical, achievable and on track.


• Contribute to reporting, budgeting, forecasting and continuous improvement across programme delivery and asset performance.

Kei te kimi mātou i tētahi e whai ana i ēnei pūkenga | We’re looking for someone with

• A tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, Asset Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering or a related field.


• Experience in programme planning, asset management, maintenance engineering or civil infrastructure delivery.


• A solid understanding of asset lifecycle planning, condition assessment and renewal decision-making.


• Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work well with both field teams and clients.


• A current Class 1 driver licence and a genuine commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.

He pai te mahi, he pai ngā painga | Good work, good benefits

At Fulton Hogan, we genuinely care about the wellbeing of our people and giving them the tools and opportunities they need to succeed and grow with us. You’ll have access to:

• Medical insurance after the eligibility period.


• Life insurance from day one.


• KiwiSaver employer contributions after service milestones, up to 7%.


• Parental leave top up payment with additional return to work support.


• Ongoing training and development, with clear career growth and progression opportunities.


• Great discounts at a wide range of retailers.

Ko wai mātou | About us

At Fulton Hogan, Good Work is about more than what we deliver. It’s how we show up, how we treat each other and how we keep moving forward together. We’re flat, friendly and low ego. Titles matter less than ideas, and the best ideas can come from anywhere.

We take the work seriously, not ourselves. That means a relaxed, down-to-earth team culture day to day, and high standards when it counts especially around safety, quality and delivery. If you want to do meaningful work with people who back each other, challenge the status quo and take pride in getting the job done well, you’ll fit right in.