Project Engineer (Wellington)

HEB Construction; Porirua; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Medical Insurance

Company vehicle

KiwiSaver

Boost app discounts

Birthday off

Counselling services

Job summary

HEB Construction is seeking a Project Engineer in Wellington to support a portfolio of civil projects across the region. You will work with the PM to deliver on time and to budget while focusing on safety and quality, and you will take ownership to hit the ground running.

The role involves providing technical advice, managing project teams and subcontractors, and collaborating with managers and stakeholders to ensure client satisfaction and safe delivery on site.

Qualifications

• Civil Engineering degree, equivalent qualification, or years of experience in Tier 1/2
• Proven experience in 3W water, pump stations and treatment plants, utilities, roading, deep trenching, earthworks, and other heavy civil construction projects
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate clearly
• Financial acumen to deliver projects within budget
• Experience managing a diverse team and range of projects

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality civils projects within time and budget parameters, and to the client's satisfaction
• Provide specialised technical advice as appropriate
• Manage and motivate effective project teams and sub-contractors
• Champion health and safety
• Work alongside managers and stakeholders

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 16th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

We have a fantastic opportunity for aProject Engineer to join our Civil Wellington working on a variety of projects across the region.

You will be an experienced and motivated PE supporting the PM across a number of new and exciting civil construction projects.

Youwill take ownership, ensuring safety with a focus on service and quality. We want you to come in and hit the ground running!

HEB will provide a friendly and supportive team environment, with Wellington providing a great lifestyle.

You will be responsible for:

• Delivering quality civils projects within time and budget parameters, and to the client's satisfaction

Providing specialised technical advice as appropriate

• Manage and motivate effective project teams and sub-contractors
• Champion health and safety
• Work alongside managers and stakeholders

Skills and experience that will ensure your success:

Civil Engineering degree, equivalent qualification, or through years of experience in Tier 1/2

Provenexperience in 3W water, pump stations and treatment plants, utilities, roading, deep trenching, earthworks, and other heavy civil construction projects

• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly with others
• Financial acumen so you can deliver projects within budget
• Experience managing a diverse team and range projects

What we offer

HEBoffers an excellent benefits package to our employees. In addition to a competitive salary and company vehicle, you will also have access to other benefits such as:

Life Insurance plan ($100,000)

Medical Insurance (through Unimed)

Increased KiwiSaver employer contribution rates over tenure milestones for enrolled employees

Ranked by LinkedIn as a Top-25 company in New Zealand for career development, and the only construction company!

Fuel and a wide range of other discounts through the Boost! app

• Birthday off
• n3 Boost! app with heaps of discounts from our suppliers and other businesses

Access to free confidential counselling and support services through ClearHead

Birthday off

About HEB:

HEB Construction is a dynamic and innovative leader in New Zealand Infrastructure. Our scope of work ranges from road construction and maintenance through to earthworks, drainage, subdivisions and bridges, all the way through to major projects of national significance.

Part of the Vinci Construction Americas-Oceania, we combine the best of local and international expertise, and have created a high-performing culture where our people thrive.