Project Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

KiwiSaver contributions

Parental leave top-up

Training & development

Career progression

Retail discounts

Job summary

Fulton Hogan is seeking a Project Engineer to join our Central Otago Operations and deliver high-quality infrastructure projects across the region. You will work with the Project Manager to drive planning, programming, cost control and stakeholder coordination while maintaining a strong on-site presence.

The role offers ownership of key project functions, a safety-first mindset, and opportunities for career development within a supportive team culture in Central Otago and Queenstown area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Civil Engineering or similar qualification required.
• 5+ years' experience in infrastructure or contracting environments.
• Strong knowledge of project delivery and management principles.
• Experience leading day-to-day site operations, budgeting and programming.
• Safety-first mindset with understanding of relevant legislation and best practice.
• Ability to lead and collaborate with site teams and contractors.
• Full Class 1 driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager with planning, methodology development and delivery strategy.
• Develop and maintain project programmes aligned to budgets and timelines.
• Monitor costs, forecasts and financial performance.
• Procure and manage subcontractors, suppliers and key project resources.
• Prepare and review project documentation, including reports, contracts and variations.
• Identify and manage project risks and opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams, clients and stakeholders.
• Ensure projects meet safety, quality and environmental standards.

Skills

Project management

Cost control

Stakeholder coordination

Site operations

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor of Civil Engineering

Engineering degree

Job description

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Location: Central Otago or Queenstown.
Contract Type: Permanent, Fulltime.

Nau mai, haere mai ki a Fulton Hogan | Join us at Fulton Hogan

At Fulton Hogan, we're driven by a clear purpose: to create, connect and care for communities. We're looking for a Project Engineer to join our Central Otago Plans team and play a key role in delivering high-quality infrastructure projects across the region.

This is an opportunity to step into a role with real ownership, where you'll contribute to planning, commercial performance, and successful project delivery, not just execution on site.

Mō te tūranga | About the role

As a Project Engineer, you'll work closely with the Project Manager to drive the successful delivery of projects from planning through to completion. You'll take ownership of key project functions including programming, cost control, subcontractor management, and stakeholder coordination.

While you'll still maintain a presence on site, your focus will be on ensuring projects are well planned, commercially sound, and delivered efficiently.

Ngā kawenga matua | Key responsibilities

• Supporting the Project Manager with project planning, methodology development, and delivery strategy

• Developing and maintaining project programmes, ensuring alignment with budgets and timelines

• Monitoring and managing project costs, forecasts, and financial performance

• Procuring and managing subcontractors, suppliers, and key project resources

• Preparing and reviewing project documentation, including reporting, contracts, and variations

• Identifying and managing project risks and opportunities

• Building strong relationships with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders

• Ensuring projects meet safety, quality, and environmental standards

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

• A tertiary qualification in Engineering, ideally a Bachelor of Civil Engineering or similar

• Proven experience as an Engineer within infrastructure or contracting environments (around 5+ years)

• Strong working knowledge of project delivery and project management principles

• Experience supporting or leading day‑to‑day site operations, including documentation, programming, and cost control

• A safety‑first mindset, with a solid understanding of relevant legislation and good engineering practice

• The ability to lead, motivate, and work collaboratively with site teams and contractors

• A full Class 1 driver's licence

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 and Life insurance after the eligibility period.

• 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

Fulton Hogan is an integrated infrastructure, construction and services business working across New Zealand and Australia. We partner with clients and communities to design, build, operate and maintain critical assets - from bitumen and quarries to roads, water and energy. Our people are united by a simple purpose: to create, connect and care for communities, while reducing environmental impact and supporting more sustainable futures.

Learn more about us at Homepage - Fulton Hogan and apply to be part of our growing industry.