Project Engineer - Structures

Fulton Hogan Ltd; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

KiwiSaver employer contributions

Parental leave top-up

Family scholarships

Ongoing training and development

Fuel discount card

Retail discounts

Medical insurance

Job summary

Fulton Hogan Ltd in Auckland is seeking a Project Engineer to join the Complex Civils & Structures team. The role focuses on reinforced concrete and heavy civil infrastructure, bridging design, planning and construction.

You will oversee bridges, retaining walls, pipelines and water projects from planning through delivery while mentoring teams on-site. Required: Civil Engineering degree (NZQA Level 7+), 5+ years in structures/heavy civil, and proven programming and budgeting ability.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Structures / Heavy Civil projects.
• Portfolio includes reinforced concrete, bridges, treatment plants and pipelines.
• Proven experience in programming and managing budgets.
• Excellent leadership qualities and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the teams and sub-contractors within your area and coordinate with other teams to optimise resources and efficiency.
• Plan the execution of the works and develop construction methodology for all elements of the works.
• Provide a monthly forecast of cost to complete to the commercial manager, and an estimate of the work completed in terms of percentages complete to the planner.
• Provide technical advice and resolve on-site issues as they arise.
• Maintain a safe and tidy site, assisting in the development of management systems and ensuring compliance within your team.
• Monitor expenses, process invoices, and contribute to financial reporting.
• Undertake regular inspections to ensure safety, environmental, and quality standards are achieved across the projects.

Skills

Structures / Heavy Civil experience

Leadership qualities

Interpersonal & communication skills

Budget management

Programming

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Project Engineer - Structures*We use information collected through cookies and similar technologies to analyse how you use our site and to better improve your experience. For further details, please read our privacy statements.* *Privacy Policy – Australia* *|* *Privacy Policy – New Zealand*### Project Engineer - StructuresApply: Auckland: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 27, 2026 (30 days left to apply): R27345**Mō te tūranga | About the role**We’re looking for **Project Engineers** to join our **Complex Civils & Structures** team in **Auckland**, working on some of the region’s most exciting infrastructure projects. This is a great role for an experienced engineer who enjoys variety, technical challenge and seeing work move from plan to delivery. You’ll work across reinforced concrete and heavy civil infrastructure projects, helping bridge the gap between design, planning and construction. This diverse portfolio, will include work in the following areas:* **Bridges, retaining walls, piling** and **complex structural works*** **Underpasses** and **transport structures, level crossings*** **Major infrastructure projects** such as Papakura to Drury, Penlink and upcoming **water infrastructure projects*** **Wastewater treatment plants, pump stations and complex pipelines** If you bring strong experience delivering reinforced concrete structures, we’re keen to hear from you. **Key role responsibilities*** Manage the teams and sub-contractors within your area and coordinate with other teams to ensure optimisation of resources and efficiency* Plan the execution of the works and develop construction methodology for all elements of the works* Provide a monthly forecast of cost to complete to the commercial manager, and an estimate of the work completed in terms of percentages complete to the planner* Provide technical advice and resolve on-site issues as they arise* Maintain a safe and tidy site, assisting in the development of management systems and ensuring compliance within your team* Monitor expenses, process invoices, and contribute to financial reporting.* Undertake regular inspections to ensure that safety, environmental, and quality standards are achieved across the projects **Good Work equals Good Benefits*** Company vehicle* KiwiSaver employer contributions* Parental leave top-up payment with additional return to work support* Family scholarships* Ongoing training and development, career growth and progression opportunities* Additional Fuel discount card* Great discounts at a wide range of retailers* Medical insurance “an eligibility period applies”* Life insuranceAt 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. **We’re looking for someone with:*** A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering at NZQF Level 7+* Have 5 years’ experience with Structures / Heavy Civil experience* Have a portfolio that includes strongly in **reinforced concrete, bridges** or/and **treatment plants and pipelines** delivery* Hold proven experience in programming and managing budgets* Excellent leadership qualities* Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills **Ko wai mātou | About us**At Fulton Hogan, Good Work is more than what we deliver. It’s how we show up for each other and the communities we work in. We’re a friendly, forward moving team that backs good ideas, values low ego and knows when to have a laugh and when to switch on. **How to apply**If you’re ready to help deliver complex infrastructure that makes a lasting difference, we’d love to hear from you. Please tailor your CV to a maximum of **three pages**. In your **cover letter**, highlight your experience in **reinforced concrete** and **heavy civil infrastructure, in the areas mentioned above**. Focusing on these areas will help us get a clear picture of your technical capability and the value you can bring to the team.