Project Engineer – Amberly Wind Farm

Fulton Hogan; Amberley; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; 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 is initiating its first wind farm project in Amberley (Canterbury, New Zealand) and seeks a proven Project Engineer to help plan, coordinate and set the project up for success. The role is hands-on, on-site as construction ramps up, with mentorship of early-career engineers and collaboration across site teams.

Wind farm experience is a bonus, but strong logistics management, civil infrastructure, and bridge exposure are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating at Project Engineer level on civil infrastructure projects.
• Strong logistics and coordination skills for large concrete/structural works.
• Structural or bridge experience applicable to a wind farm setting.
• Collaborative, low-ego leadership with ability to mentor developing staff.
• High energy, adaptability and composure under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day engineering delivery on site with focus on planning and sequencing.
• Own logistics management across key activities including large concrete pours.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and site teams to deliver safe, quality outcomes on programme.
• Mentor early-career engineers and share knowledge to build capability.
• Stay adaptable on site and make sound decisions when challenges arise.

Skills

Project Engineer

Logistics management

Civil infrastructure

Bridge experience

Mentoring

Adaptability

Job description

Mō te tūra | About the role

We’re kicking off Fulton Hogan’s first’ever wind farm project in a couple of weeks, and we’re looking for a proven Project Engineer to help get this Amberley’based project out of the ground and running smoothly.

You’ll join ahead of main site works to help plan, coordinate and set the project up for success, then play a key role on site as construction ramps up. This is a hands‑on role with real responsibility. You’ll need to back yourself, think clearly when plans shift, and make good calls when it counts.

We’re after someone already operating confidently at Project Engineer level. Wind farm experience is a bonus, but we’re especially keen to hear from people with strong logistics management and heavy civil structures (not vertical builds) or bridge experience who are ready to take on something new.

Just as important, you’ll bring the energy, enthusiasm and adaptability to help lead from the front and mentor developing engineers and site team members along the way.

Ngā tino kawenga mahi | Key role responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day engineering delivery on site, with a strong focus on planning, sequencing and keeping work moving.
• Own logistics management across key activities, including large concrete pours and other critical‑path works.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and site teams to deliver safe, quality outcomes on programme.
• Mentor early‑career engineers and support the wider team by sharing knowledge, building capability and setting clear expectations.
• Stay adaptable on site, respond quickly to change, and make sound decisions when challenges pop up.

Kei te kimi mątou i tēŌ e whai ana i ēnei pūkenga | We’re looking for someone with

• Proven experience already operating at Project Engineer level on civil infrastructure projects.
• Strong logistics and coordination skills, ideally across large or complex concrete or structural works.
• Structural or bridge experience that you’re keen to apply in a wind farm setting.
• A collaborative, low‑ego style with the confidence and people skills to mentor developing staff and work side by side with the team.
• High energy, good enthusiasm, and the ability to adapt quickly, think on your feet and stay switched on when the pressure comes on.

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

At Fulton Hogan, we genuinely care about the wellbeing of our people and giving them the tools and opportunities they need to succeed and grow with us.

You’ll have access to:

• 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 mątou | About us

At Fulton Hogan, we’re all about Good Work. Good Work is serious work, not so serious people. We solve real problems and build things that matter, but without the stiff corporate vibe. We’re flat, friendly and forward moving. Titles matter less than ideas, and the best ones can come from anywhere.

We set high standards and back our people to meet them. That means honest feedback, real responsibility and support to keep growing. If you’re after a place where you can bring your experience, share what you know, and help shape how we do things on a new kind of project, you’ll fit right in.