Project / Site Engineer

Wilson Contractors; Invercargill City; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Good pay rates & training

Company vehicle

Family atmosphere & support

Job summary

Wilson Contractors, Invercargill, South Island, seeks a full-time Project/Site Engineer to oversee civil construction projects across Invercargill and the Southland District. The role emphasizes delivering on time, safely, and within budget, with strong focus on contract management and staff leadership.

The ideal candidate has a civil engineering qualification and several years’ NZ experience, with a valid driver’s licence and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Civil engineering qualifications (BE, NZCE, or Diploma) required or highly preferred.
• NZ Driver's Licence is required.
• 3+ years civil engineering experience in NZ preferred but not essential for right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently and effectively manage contracts and assigned staff.
• Complete civil construction projects in accordance with design specifications.
• Plan construction methods and ensure delivery is safe and efficient.
• Carry out operations to minimise environmental impact.
• Day-to-day running and administration of the project.
• Prepare job records and ensure invoicing accuracy.
• Ensure work is controlled to meet customer, time and budget requirements.
• Prepare and implement contract quality plans.
• Oversee or complete testing as per Quality Plans.
• Develop and monitor project programmes to meet agreed timeframes.

Skills

Civil engineering experience

Contract management

Budget / financial management

People leadership

Communication skills

NZ Driver's Licence

NZ residency or work visa eligibility

Education

BE / NZCE / National Diploma in Engineering

Job description

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Wilson Contractors – Invercargill, South Island

Wilson Contractors are a well-established locally owned and operated company based in Otago and Southland, with branches in Queenstown, Cromwell, and Invercargill.

We specialise in civil contracting, delivering a range of services including subdivision construction, bulk earthworks, roading, drainage, infrastructure, and site works.

We are looking for a full time, permanent Project / Site Engineer to be based in our Invercargill branch working around Invercargill and the Southland District, Monday - Friday with occasional Saturday if required

The ideal candidate will have:

• A relevantqualificationsuch such as a BE, National Diploma in Engineering, NZCE.
• A current Drivers Licence.
• 3+ years civil engineering experience within New Zealand (but not essential for the right candidate).
• A history of delivering projects to meet time, quality, and safety; as well as customer expectations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage, motivate and relate to people at all levels
• Experience managing engineering projects within a contracting environment.
• Contract management, budget preparation and financial management skills.
• In addition, you should have excellent relationship development and networking skills; be a strong communicator, aself-starter, and be able to work effectively under pressure.

We offer the following benefits:

• Good rates of pay, training, and education opportunities.
• Company vehicle
• Family atmosphere, good support, good people.

Key duties of the role:

• Efficiently and effective management of contracts and assigned staff
• Complete civil construction projects in accordance with design specifications
• Plan construction methods and ensure delivery is both safe and efficient.
• Carry out operations in such a way so as to minimise our impact on the environment
• Day to day running and administration of project is effective
• Job records are captured, and invoicing is correct
• Ensure work is adequately controlled and supervised to meet the requirements of the customer, job time and cost budgets
• Manage the preparation and implementation of contract quality plans
• Oversee or complete testing as required by Quality Plans
• Complete programmes for contracts and monitor their completion to ensure they are completed in the agreed time frame.

All applicants must have NZ Residency or a valid NZ Work Visa.