Project Engineer

Downer; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free access to Marram health care and

discounted holiday homes

Discounts for Samsung, PB Tech, Gym

Progression and development programs

$500 bonus for employee referrals

Z energy fuel discount and monthlydis

Job summary

Downer NZ is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join the Tararua Alliance Delivery Team, delivering civil infrastructure projects across the Tararua District. You’ll be involved from planning through to construction, coordinating contractors and stakeholders to deliver high‑quality outcomes for local communities.

You’ll report to the Programme Project Manager, supporting planning, development and delivery across a diverse portfolio, with hands‑on site delivery and active contract

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in civil construction, infrastructure or project delivery.
• Experience coordinating contractors and subcontractors.
• Experience delivering projects from planning through to construction.
• Experience in local government, transport infrastructure or Alliance environments.
• Site Safe Passport.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the day to day delivery of civil infrastructure projects.
• Manage contractors, subcontractors and suppliers on site.
• Monitor safety, quality, cost and programme performance.
• Assist in developing and maintaining project programmes.
• Review designs, specifications and technical documentation.
• Prepare scopes of work for subcontracts and suppliers.
• Liaise with Council representative, utility providers, consultants and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality requirements.

Skills

Civil engineering

Project delivery

Contract management

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering

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.

Excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Engineer to join our Dannevirke team

At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.

Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here

Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful. We offer:

• Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
• Discounts for Samsung, PB Tech, Gym memberships and more!
• Progression and development programs on offer including our inspiring leader's programme for top performers
• $500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer
• Z energy fuel discount and monthly freebies

Have a look at our other great benefits here!

We're looking for an experienced Project Engineer to join the Tararua Alliance Delivery Team and play a key role in delivering civil infrastructure projects across the Tararua District.

This is an opportunity to step into a hands on project delivery role where you'll be involved from project planning and design through to construction and completion. Working alongside experienced project managers, operational teams, contracts and stakeholders, you'll help deliver projects that improve and maintain critical infrastructure for local communities.

Reporting to the Programme Project Manager, you'll be responsible for supporting the planning, development and delivery of a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects across the network.

This is more than a desk based engineering role. You'll be actively involved in site delivery, managing contracts, monitoring project performance and helping ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

Key responsibilities will include;

• Coordinate the day to day delivery of civil infrastructure projects
• Manage contractors, subcontractors and suppliers on site
• Monitor safety, quality, cost and programme performance
• Assist in developing and maintaining project programmes
• Review designs, specifications and technical documentation
• Prepare scopes of work for subcontracts and suppliers
• Liaise with Council representative, utility providers, consultants and contractors
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality requirements

We're looking for a well-rounded Project Engineer who can confidently balance technical, commercial and delivery responsibilities. You will also have:

• Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology or a related discipline
• Minimum 5 years' experience within civil construction, infrastructure or project delivery environments.
• Experience coordinating contractors and subcontractors
• Experience delivering projects from planning through to construction
• Experience in local government, transport infrastructure or Alliance environments
• Site Safe Passport