Senior Project Engineer

Assemble; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package + benefits

Infrastructure projects essential to N

Close knit team culture and growth

Job summary

Assemble seeks a Senior Project Engineer with proven experience delivering major water infrastructure projects across New Zealand, including water treatment plants, pump stations, pipelines, and other technically complex civil works.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong commercial acumen, experience pricing and securing work, and the ability to develop and manage project programmes and construction methodologies, leading teams to deliver safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
• NZ work rights and experience are essential
• Proven ability to price tenders and manage procurement activities
• Strong commercial acumen and contract awareness

Responsibilities

• Price work, contribute to tenders and support procurement activities
• Oversee all technical aspects from initiation to completion
• Develop and implement project delivery methodologies
• Review drawings, specs and design documentation
• Coordinate with clients, contractors and internal teams
• Monitor progress, budgets and timelines to achieve delivery targets
• Identify and resolve technical issues and risks
• Ensure safety, quality and environmental standards on site
• Maintain accurate project records and reports

Skills

Commercial acumen

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Civil Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Our client has been delivering complex water infrastructure projects across New Zealand for over 30 years, consistently providing high-quality outcomes that support communities and critical public assets.

Their success is built on technical expertise, a strong culture of continuous improvement, and trusted relationships with clients, stakeholders, suppliers, construction partners, and local communities.

About the Role

They are seeking a Senior Project Engineer with proven experience delivering major water infrastructure projects, including water treatment plants, pump stations, pipelines, and other technically complex civil works.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong commercial and contractual acumen, experience pricing and securing work, and the ability to develop and manage project programmes and construction methodologies.

You will play a key role in leading project teams to deliver works safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary package + benefits
• Opportunity to work on infrastructure projects essential to local communities' livelihoods
• Close knit team with great company culture & real opportunity for growth

Responsibilities

• Price work, contribute to tenders, and support procurement activities
• Oversee all technical aspects of projects from initiation to completion
• Develop and implement methodology statements for project delivery
• Review and interpret drawings, specifications, and design documentation
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, and internal teams to ensure smooth project execution
• Monitor project progress, budgets, and timelines to achieve delivery targets
• Identify, assess, and resolve technical issues and risks
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards on site
• Maintain accurate project records, reports, and documentation

What we're looking for

• Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
• A minimum of 10 years' NZ experience working on civil structures projects
• A solution focused attitude with the ability to build sound working relationships
• NZ work rights and work experience are essential