Project Engineer: Own Varied Civil Projects

Fluid Recruitment; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluid Recruitment in Queenstown is seeking a capable Project Engineer or Junior Project Manager to join a well-established Civil team delivering a diverse range of infrastructure and civil construction projects.

This hands-on role suits someone who stays close to the work and can manage several smaller projects from $50k-$500k or take ownership of a larger $1m+ project, with a strong emphasis on health & safety, planning and delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Project Engineer or Junior Project Manager within civil construction
• Capability to manage multiple projects or handle a larger project
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Practical hands-on approach to project delivery
• Strong understanding of H&S and job planning
• Experience with budgets, cost control, claims and cost-to-complete
• A relevant civil engineering or construction qualification

Responsibilities

• Managing projects from planning through to completion
• Coordinating site teams, plant, materials and subcontractors
• Developing and maintaining project programmes and job plans
• Managing project budgets, costs and commercial performance
• Tracking cost-to-complete and project forecasting
• Preparing and managing claims, variations and progress reporting
• Maintaining a strong focus on health & safety and quality
• Building strong relationships with clients, consultants and internal teams
• Providing practical support and problem-solving on site

Skills

Project management

Communication

Budgeting & cost control

H&S & planning

Stakeholder management

Hands-on delivery

Education

Civil engineering or construction qualification

Job description

Fluid Recruitment in Queenstown is seeking a capable Project Engineer or Junior Project Manager to join a well-established Civil team delivering a diverse range of infrastructure and civil construction projects.

This hands-on role suits someone who stays close to the work and can manage several smaller projects from $50k-$500k or take ownership of a larger $1m+ project, with a strong emphasis on health & safety, planning and delivery.