Senior Project Engineer

ConsultANZ Civil Engineering, Construction, Surveying Recruitment; Southland; On-site; NZD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Accommodation

Long-term project opportunities

Job summary

ConsultANZ is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join a major Data Centre development on the South Island, NZ. The project is a long-term, multi-year endeavour with substantial scale and opportunity for leadership across civil scopes.

The role covers earthworks, pavements, drainage, utilities, and foundations, with a focus on delivering works safely, on time, and within budget while coordinating with subcontractors and project teams.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in civil construction across earthworks, roading, pavements, drainage, utilities or foundations.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, engineering principles and site operations.
• Excellent communication and coordination with site teams, subcontractors and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and oversee civil construction works across earthworks, pavements, drainage, utilities, and foundations.
• Coordinate day-to-day site activities, subcontractors, suppliers, and project teams to ensure works are delivered safely and efficiently.
• Monitor construction progress, quality, costs, and programme requirements.
• Work closely with Project Managers and other stakeholders to ensure project milestones and deliverables are achieved.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Site coordination

Communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering

Job description

ConsultANZ is looking for Senior Project Engineers to join a major Data Centre development in South Island, NZ. The overall Data Centre development is anticipated to exceed multibillion, providing the opportunity to be involved in a significant long-term project.

• Major civil scopes including earthworks, pavements, drainage and foundation

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver and oversee civil construction works across earthworks, pavements, drainage, utilities, and foundations.
• Coordinate day-to-day site activities, subcontractors, suppliers, and project teams to ensure works are delivered safely and efficiently.
• Monitor construction progress, quality, costs, and programme requirements.
• Work closely with Project Managers and other stakeholders to ensure project milestones and deliverables are achieved.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Previous experience in civil construction, with experience across earthworks, roading, pavements, drainage, utilities, or foundations highly regarded.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, engineering principles, and site operations.
• Good communication and coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively with site teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
• Willingness to relocate to Southland or work on a FIFO arrangement if based elsewhere in New Zealand.

BENEFITS:

• Attractive salary package of NZ$140k–NZ$190k base + company car + accommodation, negotiable based on experience.
• FIFO arrangement available for NZ-based candidates, including flights home every 2 weeks.
• Accommodation provided while working on the project for candidates relocating from elsewhere in New Zealand.
• Join the project at an early stage
• Long-term project opportunities and career development potential.