Project Engineers M/F

VINCI; Invercargill City; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Relocation assistance

Health and life insurance

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Birthday off

VINCI share option scheme

Vehicle, laptop and phone

Professional development

Job summary

Vinci Group seeks an experienced Project Engineer to lead planning, coordination and delivery on the Datagrid AI Data Centre project near Invercargill. You will work with HEB Construction and VINCI Construction teams on earthworks, drainage, road works and sustainability requirements.

The role emphasizes coordinating subcontractors and site teams, maintaining cost controls and ensuring QA and safety standards across all disciplines, with opportunities to contribute to commissioning and handover

Qualifications

• Requires degree in civil engineering and significant field experience on large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Experience with earthworks, drainage, roadworks and utility interfaces preferred.
• Proven ability to plan, coordinate, manage procurement and monitor costs.

Responsibilities

• Developing and managing construction programmes.
• Coordinating subcontractors, suppliers and site teams.
• Reviewing drawings, specs and construction methods.
• Managing procurement and resource planning.
• Monitoring project costs and productivity.
• Maintaining QA systems and documentation.
• Driving health, safety and environmental compliance.
• Identifying and managing project risks.
• Supporting reporting and stakeholder communications.
• Providing engineering support to construction teams.
• Assisting with commissioning and handover activities.

Skills

Degree in Civil Engineering

5+ years heavy civil

Earthworks & drainage

Planning & coordination

Cost management

Stakeholder management

Health & safety focus

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Job description

Expressions of Interest | Project Engineers | Datagrid Project | Invercargill

Help build one of New Zealand's largest and most exciting infrastructure projects

HEB Construction has been selected to deliver the major civil works for the Datagrid AI Data Centre development in Makarewa, Invercargill. This is a once-in-a-generation project that will help position New Zealand as a global leader in digital infrastructure while creating lasting economic benefits for Southland.

We're looking for experienced Project Engineers who want more than another subdivision or road upgrade. This is a large-scale heavy civil project involving significant earthworks, drainage, roading, environmental management, utility infrastructure, and complex stakeholder coordination.

If you thrive on technically challenging projects and want to be part of something genuinely unique, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Project

The Datagrid development is a 49-hectare hyperscale AI data centre campus north of Invercargill. HEB's scope includes:

• Approx. 320,000m³ of bulk earthworks and 170,000m³ of imported aggregate
• Construction of large, engineered building platforms
• Significant drainage and stormwater infrastructure
• New access roads and upgrades to existing roading networks
• Haul roads and internal civil infrastructure
• Construction of a six-metre-high perimeter bund
• Environmental, dewatering and wetland interface works
• Supporting infrastructure for future power and data connectivity

This project will expose engineers to large-scale civil construction challenges rarely seen elsewhere in New Zealand.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Project Manager, you'll play a key role in planning, coordinating and delivering critical project outcomes.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and managing construction programmes
• Coordinating subcontractors, suppliers and site teams
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and construction methodologies
• Managing procurement and resource planning
• Monitoring project costs and productivity
• Maintaining quality assurance systems and documentation
• Driving health, safety and environmental compliance
• Identifying and managing project risks
• Supporting project reporting and stakeholder communications
• Providing engineering support to construction teams
• Assisting with commissioning and project handover activities
  

What We're Looking For

We're keen to speak with experienced Project Engineers who bring:

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• Ideally 5+ years' experience in heavy civil construction
• Experience across earthworks, drainage, infrastructure, roading or major construction projects
• Strong planning and organisational skills
• Commercial awareness and cost management capability
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to identify problems, develop solutions and drive outcomes
• A commitment to quality, safety and environmental excellence

What Makes This Different?

Work on a Landmark Project - Join the team delivering one of New Zealand's largest data infrastructure developments and help shape the future of AI and digital connectivity.

Genuine Career Development - As part of the VINCI Construction, HEB offers opportunities to develop your career across some of New Zealand's most complex civil infrastructure projects.

Southland Lifestyle - Whether you're into hunting, fishing, mountain biking, tramping, skiing, or simply avoiding big city traffic, Invercargill offers an enviable quality of life and easy access to Queenstown, Fiordland and the Catlins.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary package aligned to experience and capability
• Accommodation support and relocation assistance for the right candidate
  Health and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family through Clearhead
• Birthday off
• VINCI share option scheme with bonus shares
• Vehicle, laptop and phone
• Ongoing professional development, training and mentorship