Project Engineer

Fulton Hogan; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

KiwiSaver employer contributions

Parental leave top‑up

Training and development

Retail discounts

Job summary

Fulton Hogan in Canterbury is seeking a Project Engineer to lead planning, delivery and reporting on civil infrastructure projects. You will coordinate crews, subcontractors and clients to keep quality, cost and programme on track.

Join a hands-on team that values safety, practical problem solving and team-first collaboration. If you enjoy responsibility and delivering meaningful work, this could be your next move.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and solid civil construction experience.
• 2+ years of experience as a Project Engineer on projects greater than $5M.
• Experience in asphalt, surfacing, pavements or broader civil construction.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of high‑quality civil construction projects across the Canterbury region.
• Own project planning, programming, cost control and reporting.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and onsite resources.
• Support bidding and pricing with practical, constructable solutions.
• Champion health and safety, quality and continuous improvement on site.
• Collaborate with crews, clients and delivery partners to keep delivery on track.

Skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Job description

Mō te tūranga | About the role

Join Fulton Hogan as a Project Engineer in Canterbury and help deliver the civil infrastructure that keeps communities connected. This is a hands‑on role where you'll lead planning, delivery and reporting across projects, working closely with crews, subcontractors and clients to keep quality, cost and programme on track.

You'll be trusted to make good calls, solve problems early and help create a site culture that is safe, supportive and focused on getting the job done right. If you enjoy real responsibility, low ego teamwork and building work that matters, this could be your next move.

Ngā kawenga matua | Key responsibilities

• Support the delivery of high-quality civil construction projects across the Canterbury region.
• Own project planning, programming, cost control and reporting.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and onsite resources.
• Support bidding and pricing with practical, constructable solutions.
• Champion health and safety, quality and continuous improvement on site.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications and solid civil construction experience.
• 2+ years of experience as a Project Engineer on projects greater than $5M.
• Proven experience in asphalt, surfacing, pavements or broader civil construction.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors, suppliers and onsite resources to keep delivery on track.
• A strong safety focus and a practical, solutions‑driven mindset.
• Confidence leading crews, resolving issues and making good calls under pressure.
• A collaborative, team‑first approach and the ability to build strong working relationships across crews, clients and delivery partners.

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

• 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.

All successful candidates must undergo and pass a pre‑employment medical and drug screen prior to employment.