Project Engineer - Structures / Levin

Fulton Hogan Ltd; Levin; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

KiwiSaver employer contributions

Fuel discount card

Parental leave top-up

Job summary

Fulton Hogan Ltd invites applications for a Structures Project Engineer to join the Levin team on the Ōtaki to North Levin - Te Pae o Tararua project. Lead multi-disciplinary teams on reinforced concrete structures, bridges and related works, with a focus on safety, quality and delivery against programme and cost targets.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree (NZQF Level 7+) and at least 5 years’ experience in heavy civil projects, with strong stakeholder engagement and mentoring

Qualifications

• Hold a bachelor/diploma in civil engineering at NZQF Level 7+.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Project Engineer/Senior Site Engineer in structures civil portfolio (reinforced concrete, bridges, retaining walls, piling, treatment plants/pipelines, State highway flyovers).
• Experience working with contractors, consultants and key stakeholders.
• Commercial awareness with understanding of programme, cost, quality and risk management.
• Excellent leadership qualities and interpersonal/communication skills.
• Collaborative leadership style with mentoring and development focus.

Responsibilities

• Manage teams and subcontractors within your area and coordinate with other teams to optimise resources and efficiency.
• Plan execution of works and develop construction methodologies for all elements.
• Provide monthly forecast of cost to complete to commercial manager and percentage complete to planner.
• Provide technical advice and resolve on-site issues as they arise.
• Review drawings, specifications and construction methodologies.
• Maintain a safe and tidy site and develop/ensure compliance with management systems.
• Monitor expenses, process invoices and contribute to financial reporting.
• Undertake regular inspections and drive health, safety, environmental and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor/diploma in civil engineering NZQF Level 7+

Job description

## Project Engineer - Structures / LevinApply: Levin: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 30, 2026 (29 days left to apply): R26939**Mō te tūranga | About the role**We’re looking for an experienced **Structures** - **Project Engineer** to join us on the major project **Ōtaki to North Levin - Te Pae o Tararua.** **This is a big one - a Roads of National Significance project!**The Ōtaki to North Levin (Te Pae o Tararua) project focuses on upgrading the transport link along State Highway 1 (SH1) between Ōtaki and North Levin to improve road safety, reduce congestion, enhance travel efficiency, and support regional economic growth. It is one of the Government’s Roads of National Significance and is being undertaken by two Alliances – the north (delivered by partners **Fulton Hogan**, HEB, WSP and Aurecon) and south (delivered by partners Downer, McConnell Dowell, Beca and Tonkin+Taylor). This exciting new four-lane 24.8km highway project will dramatically improve safety and resilience, providing better access to walking and cycling facilities for those moving around or through the Horowhenua and Kāpiti districts. **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* Reviewing drawings, specifications and construction methodologies* 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 & driving health, safety, environmental, and quality standards across the project. **We’re looking for someone with:*** Hold a bachelor/diploma in civil engineering at NZQF Level 7+* Have a minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Project Engineer or Senior Site Engineer within a structures civil portfolio that includes **reinforced concrete**, **bridges, retaining walls, piling,** and/or treatment plants and pipelines, State highway flyovers.* Proven experience working with contractors, consultants, and key stakeholders* Have commercial awareness and understanding of programme, cost, quality, and risk management with proven experience* Excellent leadership qualities* Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills* A collaborative leadership style with a passion for mentoring and developing others **Good Work equals Good Benefits*** Company vehicle* KiwiSaver employer contributions* Additional Fuel discount card* Parental leave top-up payment with additional return to work support* Family scholarships* Ongoing training and development, career growth and progression opportunities* 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.In partnership with NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Muaūpoko Tribal Authority, local hapū of Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga, and the Horowhenua District Council, this project will be executed through a two-alliance approach. Each alliance will be responsible for delivering a section of the road and associated works, ensuring a collaborative and comprehensive delivery. All alliance partners are committed to creating a positive legacy for the region. This is your opportunity to be part of something extraordinary. Join us in shaping the future of transport in the region **Ko wai mātou | About us**At Fulton Hogan, Good Work is about more than what we build. It’s how we show up, how we work together, and how we support the communities around us. We’re serious about safety, quality and performance, but we’re also human. We take the work seriously, not ourselves. **How to apply**If you’re ready to be part of a team doing Good Work on a project with real scale and impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to join Fulton Hogan and help shape the future of transport in Aotearoa. 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.