Project Engineer - Construction

Higgins; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

KiwiSaver employer contribution (4%)

In-house training and leadership

Career opportunities across Higgins &/

Retail benefits for you and family

Job summary

Higgins Bay of Plenty is seeking a Project Engineer to join our Mount Maunganui team in the Construction Division. You will work with Project Managers and site teams to deliver civil construction and roading projects safely, efficiently and to specification.

You will plan labour, plant and materials, manage programmes and costs, prepare tenders, and maintain project documentation from setup to close-out while collaborating with clients and contractors to ensure safety and quality.

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification, professional accreditation, or equivalent practical experience.
• Civil engineering experience, ideally within roading, infrastructure or construction.
• Knowledge of New Zealand legislation, industry standards and project requirements.
• Experience developing project plans and coordinating people, resources and information.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to build productive relationships with clients, site teams and contractors.
• Strong attention to detail, confidence using Microsoft Office and a current full driver licence.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate labour, plant, materials, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Manage project activities against agreed programmes, estimates and specifications.
• Monitor project costs, complete financial reviews and identify potential issues early.
• Prepare tenders, quotes and estimates, and support negotiations for new work.
• Maintain project documentation from job set-up through to close-out.
• Work closely with site teams, clients and contractors to maintain safety, quality and delivery standards.

Skills

Clear communication

Project planning

Attention to detail

Full driver licence

Education

Civil engineering experience in roading/infrastructure/construction

Relevant tertiary qualification or professional accreditation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

We're looking for a Project Engineer to join our Higgins Bay of Plenty team, based in Mount Maunganui within our Construction Division. You'll work alongside our Project Managers and operational teams to deliver civil construction and roading projects safely, efficiently and to specification, with plenty of involvement across planning, commercial management and site delivery.

• Plan and coordinate labour, plant, materials, suppliers and subcontractors
• Manage project activities against agreed programmes, estimates and specifications
• Monitor project costs, complete financial reviews and identify potential issues early
• Prepare tenders, quotes and estimates, and support negotiations for new work
• Maintain project documentation from job set-up through to close-out
• Work closely with site teams, clients and contractors to maintain safety, quality and delivery standards

About You

• A relevant tertiary qualification, professional accreditation, or equivalent practical experience
• Civil engineering experience, ideally within roading, infrastructure or construction
• Knowledge of New Zealand legislation, industry standards and project requirements
• Experience developing project plans and coordinating people, resources and information
• Clear communication skills and the ability to build productive relationships with clients, site teams and contractors
• Strong attention to detail, confidence using Microsoft Office and a current full driver licence

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary package, with relocation support available
• KiwiSaver employer contribution matched up to 4%
• In-house technical training and leadership development programmes
• Career opportunities across Higgins and Fletcher Construction
• A range of retail benefits for you and your family to enjoy

Higgins is a leading construction and infrastructure company, proudly building and maintaining roads, bridges, and civil projects that connect communities across New Zealand. With a strong focus on safety, quality, and sustainability, we deliver projects that make a real difference. At Higgins, you'll join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and career growth - because we believe our people are the foundation of our success.

We're with you on the road ahead - Ko tatou kei a koe i te huarahi kei mua

Applications are reviewed regularly, and we reserve the right to remove the advertisement before the advertised closing date.

Research shows that females and minority groups don't always apply for roles unless they match 100% of the requirements. 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.