Project Engineer - Tauranga

Stellar Recruitment AU and NZ; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Job summary

Stellar Recruitment AU and NZ is partnering with a specialist civil contractor to recruit two Project Engineers for Waikato and the Bay of Plenty. These roles suit experienced Site Engineers ready to advance or early-career Project Engineers seeking development on challenging three waters and civil infrastructure projects.

You will work on end-to-end delivery, manage documentation, planning and reporting, coordinate site teams and subcontractors, and contribute to safety and quality across

Qualifications

• Experience as Site Engineer or Project Engineer
• Experience on three waters, earthworks or civil infrastructure
• Commercial mindset with understanding of contracts and cost control

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end delivery of three waters and civil projects
• Manage project documentation, planning and reporting
• Contribute to commercial performance and cost control
• Coordinate site teams, subcontractors and suppliers
• Monitor quality and safety across sites

Skills

Site Engineer

Project Engineer

Three waters

Civil infrastructure

Contracts understanding

Communication skills

Job description

Stellar Recruitment AU and NZ - Auckland, North Island

Full time

1d ago, from Stellar Recruitment AU and NZ

The Role

Stellar Recruitment is partnering with a specialist civil contractor known for delivering complex three waters, earthworks, and civil infrastructure projects. Due to continued growth and project wins, we are looking for 2x Project Engineers to join their team across Waikato and the Bay of Plenty. These roles would suit either an experienced Site Engineer ready to take the next step, or a Project Engineer early in their career who wants to develop their skills on genuinely challenging work.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting end to end delivery of three waters and civil infrastructure projects
• Managing project documentation, planning, and reporting
• Contributing to commercial performance and cost control alongside project leadership
• Coordinating site teams, subcontractors and suppliers
• Monitoring quality and safety outcomes across active project sites

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience as a Site Engineer or Project Engineer
• Strong background work on three waters, earthworks or civil infrastructure projects
• A commercial mindset, with satisfactory understanding of contracts, cost control, and project planning
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with clients, consultants and site teams.
• A proactive attitude and hands-on approach to solving problems

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary + company vehicle
• Diverse range of projects in the three waters space
• Secure, long-term pipeline of work
• Hands-on mentoring and development from experienced Project Managers
• Chance to be part of a team who tackle the hard stuff head on

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