Project Engineer

Turbo Staff; Invercargill City; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Job summary

Jora New Zealand is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join the Invercargill team. This role focuses on planning, scheduling, and compliance for large-scale infrastructure projects.

You will develop and manage project schedules, co-ordinate tasks, and oversee crews and subcontractors to deliver on time, on budget, and to safety standards. The position offers ongoing training in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience as a Project Engineer in land development and civil infrastructure.
• Ability to meet project deadlines and budgets.
• Site layout, utility design, grading and regulatory compliance.
• Budgeting, cost control and forecasting.
• Project delivery including surveying and permits.
• Able to read drawings, plans and Inspection Test Plans.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project schedules with resource allocation.
• Plan, coordinate and delegate tasks for safe delivery.
• Oversee internal crews and subcontractors per plans and safety standards.
• Maintain daily site records.
• Conduct regular inspections for progress, safety and quality.
• Ensure projects are completed within budget with high quality and safety.

Skills

Scheduling

Planning

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Reading drawings

Leadership

Communication

Site safety

Contract management

Team coordination

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Our client is a tier 1 contractor with expertise in delivering complex infrastructure projects.

Due to continued growth, they are looking for an experienced Project Engineer to join their Invercargill 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 land development and civil infrastructure.
• 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 g