Senior Project Engineer

Myne Talent; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 122,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid vehicle

Kiwisaver

Health insurance

Wellbeing allowance

Career development

Job summary

Jora New Zealand is seeking an experienced Project Engineer with a civil construction background to work on design and build WWTP projects. You will operate across sites with projects above $100m, covering structures, buried services, earthworks and M&E interfaces.

The role focuses on the technical elements of the project and delivering the construction phase on time and on budget, with cost and programme management, stakeholder engagement, and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• 5yrs+ experience in the New Zealand civil construction industry.
• Ideally structures and/or 3 waters experience
• Proven ability to effectively manage cost and programme, and direct sub-contractors work
• Residing in or able to relocate to the greater Hamilton area.
• Excellent communication skills and the propensity to engage effectively with clients and stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Manage the construction phase to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget and meet all technical requirements of the design
• Understand the technical elements of each project across civil disciplines including structures, buried services, earthworks, retaining walls and M&E interface
• Effectively manage cost and programme
• Direct sub-contractors work
• Engage effectively with clients and stakeholders

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Cost management

Programme management

Leadership

Education

B.Eng or relevant tertiary qualifications

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer with a civil construction background to work for a reputable civil construction company undertaking design and build WWTP projects.

Working across a wider scope of work above $100m in value, across multiple project sites, you will be involved in a range of civil disciplines including structures, buried services, earthworks, retaining walls and interface with M&E.

This company is led by industry veterans and have made a name for themselves through quality work, technical design knowledge, effective project management and providing excellent value to their clients.

The focus of this role is understanding the technical elements of the project and being able to effectively manage the construction phase to ensure that the work is delivered on time, on budget and that it meets all technical requirements of the design.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the construction phase to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget and meet all technical requirements of the design
• Understand the technical elements of each project across civil disciplines including structures, buried services, earthworks, retaining walls and M&E interface
• Effectively manage cost and programme
• Direct sub-contractors work
• Engage effectively with clients and stakeholders

About you

• 5yrs+ experience in the New Zealand civil construction industry
• B.Eng or relevant tertiary qualifications
• Ideally structures and/or 3 waters experience
• Residing in or able to relocate to the greater Hamilton area.
• Proven ability to effectively manage cost and programme, and direct sub-contractors work
• Excellent communication skills and the propensity to engage effectively with clients and stakeholders

• Salary up to $135k + full use late-model hybrid vehicle + Kiwisaver
• Strong focus on staff well-being and flexibility with work/life balance
• Health insurance and wellbeing allowance
• Professional development and career growth opportunities into leadership roles
• Working in a supportive and professional team environment

If you are interested in working on large, multi-disciplinary critical infrastructure projects where you won’t be pigeon-holed and just a number, then this is an opportunity to take.