Project Engineer - National Projects

HEB Construction; Wellington; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HEB Construction in New Zealand is seeking a Project Engineer (or a Senior Site Engineer ready to step up) to join our civil team. You will contribute to enabling works on a major project, shaping the foundation for success.

You'll transition into main works next year, manage earthworks, drainage and roading packages, and collaborate with subcontractors to deliver high-quality outcomes. Relocation support available for the right candidate; salary range $90,000–$110,000 per year plus a company

Qualifications

• Experience as a Project Engineer (or strong Senior Site Engineer ready to step up) within civil construction.
• Bachelor of Civil Engineering required; a Masters is advantageous.
• Proven delivery across temporary works, earthworks, civil infrastructure or roading projects.
• Strong planning, coordination and subcontractor management capability.
• A collaborative, solutions-focused mindset with a drive to deliver quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Get in early - be part of the enabling works on a major project, shaping the foundation for success.
• Transition into the main works next year, playing a pivotal role through the full project lifecycle.
• Work across large-scale earthworks, drainage and roading packages, with exposure to complex delivery environments.
• Put your stamp on a project from day one and make your mark where it counts.

Skills

Project Engineer experience or Senior

Senior Site Engineer readiness

Education

Bachelor of Civil Engineering

Masters advantageous

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

At HEB Construction, we're proud to deliver the infrastructure that keeps our communities moving. As part of VINCI Construction, we work across some of the most meaningful civil engineering projects in the country: roads and bridges, water treatment, marine works, subdivisions, and large-scale public infrastructure.

The opportunity

This is more than just another project role. You'll have the chance to:

Get in early - be part of the enabling works on a major project, shaping the foundation for success

Transition into the main works next year, playing a pivotal role through the full project lifecycle

Work across large-scale earthworks, drainage and roading packages, with exposure to complex delivery environments

Put your stamp on a project from day one and make your mark where it counts

What you'll bring

Experience as a Project Engineer (or strong Senior Site Engineer ready to step up) within civil construction.

• Bachelor of Civil Engineering, a Masters is advantegous

Proven delivery across temporary works, earthworks, civil infrastructure or roading projects

Strong planning, coordination and subcontractor management capability

A collaborative, solutions-focused mindset with a drive to deliver quality outcomes

Why HEB?

Be part of a business that backs its people - "We've got your back"

You'll work on meaningful, large-scale infrastructure projects that shape communities, while being part of a high-performing, down-to-earth team that offers strong leadership and support. With a solid national pipeline of work, there are clear opportunities for career progression, along with relocation support available for the right candidate.

This is a full time role with a salary between $90,000 - $110,000 with a company vehicle.