Project Engineer - Amberly Wind Farm

Fulton Hogan; Christchurch; 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

Ongoing training and development

Retail discounts

Job summary

Fulton Hogan’s first wind farm project in New Zealand is recruiting a Project Engineer to help set up Amberley-based works and lead on-site activities as construction ramps up. You will plan, coordinate and drive the project forward, mentoring developing engineers and site teams along the way.

The role is hands-on with real responsibility, requiring strong logistics management, experience in heavy civil structures or bridges, and the energy to lead from the front on a dynamic site.

Qualifications

• Proven experience at Project Engineer level on civil infrastructure projects.
• Strong logistics and coordination skills across large or complex works.
• Structural or bridge experience applicable to wind farm settings.
• Collaborative, low-ego style with ability to mentor developing staff.
• High energy, enthusiasm and ability to adapt under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day engineering delivery on site, focusing 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 and setting clear expectations.
• Stay adaptable on site, respond quickly to change, and make sound decisions under pressure.

Skills

Project Engineer level

Logistics management

Structural/bridge experience

Mentoring/leadership

Adaptability/fast thinking

Job description

Mō te tūranga | 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 mātou i tētahi 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 ngā 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.

• 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 mātou | 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.