Project Engineer

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

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About Heron Construction

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, Heron Construction, a well-established, family-owned business operating in the dredging and marine construction sector across New Zealand and Australia.

Known for delivering high-quality dredging, marine piling and marine construction projects, Heron Construction prides itself on strong relationships, a supportive culture and a commitment to doing things right.

About the role

Due to continued project activity, Heron Construction is looking for a Project Engineer to join their Construction Team. This is a hands‑on role working across a range of marine and civil construction projects, providing technical and onsite engineering support from project planning through to delivery. This role will primarily support projects around Auckland, although there may be opportunities for future progression within the company that may involve projects in and around New Zealand including Australia and the Pacific Islands.

Depending on your level of experience, you will work closely with Project Managers, Site Supervisors and project teams to coordinate day‑to‑day site activities, manage technical requirements, monitor quality and progress, and ensure projects are delivered safely and in accordance with specifications, programme and client expectations.

For a more experienced Project Engineer, the role will also provide the opportunity to take greater ownership of project planning, methodologies, temporary works, budgets, resources and technical delivery.

Day to day, you will:

• Support the planning, coordination and delivery of marine construction projects
• Work with Project Managers and Site Supervisors to plan, schedule and monitor daily site activities
• Interpret engineering drawings, designs, specifications and contractual requirements
• Develop and support construction methodologies and technical solutions
• Coordinate and manage technical requirements throughout project delivery
• Assist with project programmes, schedules, resources and budgets
• Support the identification, planning and implementation of temporary works
• Procure and monitor materials and services in line with project requirements
• Prepare daily, periodic and project progress reports
• Monitor project deliverables, milestones and resource utilisationSupport the development and implementation of project HSEQ documentation
• Monitor compliance with relevant codes, specifications, QA/QC requirements and performance standards
• Carry out quality assurance and quality control activities across project works
• Review engineering deliverables and identify or implement corrective actions where required
• Work closely with clients, contractors, suppliers and other project stakeholders
• Provide technical support to project teams and contribute to resolving onsite issues
• Monitor project progress and assist with identifying solutions where programme, quality or technical issues arise

What we’re looking for

We are open to hearing from engineers at different stages of their careers, from a Site Engineer looking to build their project experience through to an experienced Project Engineer ready to take greater ownership of project delivery.

You will bring:

• A tertiary qualification in Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline
• Practical understanding of construction procedures and how works are planned and delivered onsite
• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, designs and technical documentation
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with site teams, clients and other stakeholders
• Good attention to detail, time management and organisational skills
• A positive, solutions‑focused attitude
• The ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively as part of a project team
• Availability to work away from Auckland base to deliver projects throughout NZ

For candidates at Project Engineer level, previous experience managing technical project requirements, construction methodologies, temporary works, project resources and engineering teams will be highly regarded. Experience in marine construction, piling, dredging, port or marina infrastructure, barge operations or wider civil construction would be advantageous; however, candidates with strong transferable civil or construction experience and an interest in developing within the marine environment are also encouraged to apply.

The successful applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment medical and drug test prior to commencing employment.