Project Engineer

Turbo Staff; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Vehicle

Training & development

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Turbo Staff is recruiting on behalf of an award-winning civil contractor in Hamilton for an experienced Project Engineer to lead planning, scheduling and compliance on large-scale infrastructure projects.

You will develop schedules, coordinate resources, manage budgets and oversee site teams and subcontractors, ensuring quality and safety standards are met while delivering sticking to plans.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

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

3+ years project engineering

Budgeting & cost control

Forecasting

Site layout

Utility design

Grading

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Communication

Organisation

Project delivery

Surveying & permits

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 Hamilton 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.
• 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