Project Engineer - Construction

Fletcher Building Limited; Mount Maunganui; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver employer contribution

In-house training & leadership

Career opportunities across Higgins

Retail benefits

Job summary

Higgins Bay of Plenty is seeking a Project Engineer to join our Mount Maunganui-based team within the 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 involvement across planning, commercial management and site delivery.

The role covers planning labour, coordinating resources and information, managing activities to programme, monitoring costs and preparing

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Civil engineering

Project coordination

Communication

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Driver licence

Education

Tertiary qualification or professional accreditation

Civil engineering experience (roading/infrastructure)

Tools

MS Office

Job 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

We are actively looking to fill this role. 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. So, if this role is of interest but you feel you don’t quite fit, 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.