Project Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Training & development

Job summary

Auckland-based civil contractor seeks an experienced Project Engineer to join the team, focusing on planning, scheduling, and compliance for large-scale infrastructure projects. The role involves coordinating resources, overseeing crews and subcontractors, and ensuring safety and quality across multiple sites.

Key requirements include 3+ years in a Project Engineer role within 3 waters, strong budgeting and forecasting skills, and the ability to read drawings and inspections plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years' experience as a Project Engineer within 3 waters.
• Proven experience in meeting project deadlines and budgets.
• Skilled in site layout, utility design, grading, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong commercial acumen in budgeting, cost control, and forecasting.
• Expertise in project delivery, including surveying and permits
• Able to read drawings, plans, and Inspection Test Plans
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Self-motivated and committed to delivering high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project schedules, ensuring the efficient allocation of resources, materials, and labour.
• Plan, co-ordinate and delegate tasks for the safe, efficient delivery of the project
• Oversee internal crews and subcontractors ensuring that work is conducted in accordance with project plans, specifications, and safety standards.
• Maintain daily site records
• Conduct regular inspections to monitor progress and compliance with safety and quality regulations.
• Ensure all projects are completed within budget while maintaining high-quality and safety standards.

Skills

Budgeting

Scheduling

Compliance

3 waters

Drawings reading

Leadership

Communication

Forecasting

Site planning

Contract management

Job description

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Our client is an award-winning civil contractor with expertise in delivering complex infrastructure projects.

Due to continued growth, they are looking for an experienced Project Engineer to join their Auckland Team.

The Role

With a strong focus on planning, scheduling, and compliance, you will be a key contributor to the success of large-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project schedules, ensuring the efficient allocation of resources, materials, and labour.
• Plan, co-ordinate and delegate tasks for the safe, efficient delivery of the project
• Oversee internal crews and subcontractors ensuring that work is conducted in accordance with project plans, specifications, and safety standards.
• Maintain daily site records
• Conduct regular inspections to monitor progress and compliance with safety and quality regulations.
• Ensure all projects are completed within budget while maintaining high-quality and safety standards.

Skills And Experience

• Minimum 3+ years' experience as a Project Engineer within 3 waters.
• Proven experience in meeting project deadlines and budgets.
• Skilled in site layout, utility design, grading, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong commercial acumen in budgeting, cost control, and forecasting.
• Expertise in project delivery, including surveying and permits
• Able to read drawings, plans, and Inspection Test Plans
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Self-motivated and committed to delivering high-quality work.
• Company Vehicle - full use
• Access to ongoing training and development programmes
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment with opportunities for career growth and advancement