Project Engineer

Brian Perry Civil; Wellington; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Brian Perry Civil is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to lead planning and delivery across civil works for the Cook Strait Interislander Ferries Wellington Port Infrastructure Early Works. You will work with Site Engineers, supervisors, subcontractors, and stakeholders to ensure programme, cost, safety, and quality outcomes.

Ideal candidates will have a Civil Engineering degree and proven Project Engineer experience with concrete structures; marine works experience is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Proven experience as a Project Engineer with concrete structures; marine works beneficial.
• Strong understanding of reinforced concrete, temporary works and construction sequencing.
• Ability to lead engineers, supervisors and subcontractor teams.
• Sound commercial acumen with cost control and forecasting.
• Clear communication and collaborative, solutions-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and delivery of structural and associated civil works.
• Develop and manage short to medium-term programmes and detailed work packs.
• Coordinate subcontractors, plant, resources, and sequencing to achieve programme milestones.
• Monitor costs, forecast to complete, and manage task budgets.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Site Engineers.
• Maintain strong safety, quality, and environmental performance in a high-risk live environment.
• Contribute to risk planning, temporary works coordination, and constructability reviews.

Skills

Project Engineer experience

Concrete structures

Reinforced concrete

Temporary works

Construction sequencing

Leadership

Cost control & forecasting

Communication

Education

Civil Engineering degree or related discipline

Job description

Description

Careers Made Possible at Brian Perry Civil Ready to take the next step in your career? Join a team that thrives on collaboration and bold thinking, delivering complex civil projects that shape communities and protect environments. Here, your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your work leaves a lasting impact.

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join our team delivering the Cook Strait Interislander Ferries – Wellington Port Infrastructure Early Works. This is a critical enabling package for the wider Interislander programme and involves complex structural, marine, and port-related construction activities within a live operational environment.

In this role you will take ownership of planning and delivery across key work fronts, working closely with Site Engineers, supervisors, subcontractors, and stakeholders to maintain programme, cost, safety, and quality outcomes.

This role suits a Project Engineer who enjoys complexity, thinks proactively, and is confident leading teams through technically challenging construction stages.

• Lead planning and delivery of structural and associated civil works
• Develop and manage short to medium‑term programmes and detailed work packs
• Coordinate subcontractors, plant, resources, and sequencing to achieve programme milestones
• Monitor costs, forecast to complete, and manage task budgets
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Site Engineers
• Maintain strong safety, quality, and environmental performance in a high-risk, live environment
• Contribute to risk planning, temporary works coordination, and constructability reviews

What You’ll Bring

• Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Proven experience as a Project Engineer with concrete structures, marine works experience would be beneficial
• Strong understanding of reinforced concrete, temporary works, and construction sequencing
• Confidence leading engineers, supervisors, and subcontractor teams
• Sound commercial acumen with experience in cost control and forecasting
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative, solutions-focused approach

About Us

At Brian Perry Civil, part of the Fletcher Building Group, we’re specialists in ground engineering and civil construction, delivering some of the most complex and technically challenging projects across New Zealand and the South Pacific. From foundations and marine works to three waters infrastructure, our work goes beyond construction - we’re shaping communities, protecting environments, and building a legacy of innovation. We thrive on bold thinking, collaboration, and a commitment to safety and sustainability.

We are actively looking to fill this role and encourage your early application.

Research shows that females and minority groups don’t always apply for roles unless they match 100% of the requirements. So, if this role is of interest but you feel you don’t quite fit, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are enriched by many nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.