Senior Project Engineer - Civils & 3 Waters M/F

Heb Construction; Southland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HEB Construction in New Zealand seeks a Senior Project Engineer based in Invercargill to lead delivery of heavy civil and Three Waters infrastructure projects. You will provide technical leadership, manage interfaces with Project Managers, Site Managers, clients and subcontractors, and ensure works are delivered safely, on time and within budget.

With 8+ years' civil engineering experience and Chartered status (or near), you will drive planning, construction methodologies, risk management and

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent required.
• Chartered status is advantageous.
• 8+ years of civil infrastructure experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate engineering activities across project delivery teams.
• Develop and manage construction methodologies, work packs, and temporary works requirements.
• Monitor project progress, costs, productivity, and programme performance.
• Manage subcontractors and suppliers to achieve project objectives.
• Identify and mitigate technical, commercial, and operational risks.
• Ensure compliance with contractual, quality, environmental, and safety requirements.
• Support project planning, procurement, and resource allocation activities.
• Mentor and develop Project Engineers, Site Engineers, and graduate team members.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and key stakeholders.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Contract compliance

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

At HEB Construction, we're delivering some of New Zealand's most complex and impactful infrastructure projects. As our project portfolio continues to grow, we're looking for an experienced Senior Project Engineer to join our team and play a key role in the successful delivery of major heavy civil and Three Waters projects.

This is an opportunity to work alongside industry-leading professionals on projects that leave a lasting legacy for communities across New Zealand.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Project Engineer, based in Invercargill, you will provide technical leadership and project delivery expertise across a range of civil infrastructure projects. Working closely with Project Managers, Site Managers, clients, and subcontractors, you'll be responsible for ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget.

You'll be a key contributor to project planning, construction methodology, stakeholder management, and the development of project teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate engineering activities across project delivery teams
• Develop and manage construction methodologies, work packs, and temporary works requirements
• Monitor project progress, costs, productivity, and programme performance
• Manage subcontractors and suppliers to achieve project objectives
• Identify and mitigate technical, commercial, and operational risks
• Ensure compliance with contractual, quality, environmental, and safety requirements
• Support project planning, procurement, and resource allocation activities
• Mentor and develop Project Engineers, Site Engineers, and graduate team members
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and key stakeholders

What We're Looking For

Essential Experience

• Minimum 8+ years' experience delivering civil infrastructure projects
• Proven experience in heavy civil construction including earthworks, roads
• Strong experience delivering Three Waters projects, including water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure
• Demonstrated success managing project programmes, budgets, subcontractors, and technical delivery
• Strong understanding of construction contracts and risk management
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Chartered Professional Engineer status (or working towards) is advantageous

Entité

HEB Construction is a dynamic and innovative leader in the Construction of New Zealand's Infrastructure. We provide our clients with a diverse multi-disciplined civil engineering infrastructure capability that helps to sustain the communities in which we work. This capability includes the construction of sub-divisions, roads and bridges, storm water drainage, pumping stations, water and wastewater treatment plants, as well as piling, wharf construction, precast concrete elements and landscaping. Part of the VINCI Construction International Network (VCIN), we combine the best of local and international expertise, and have created a high-performing culture where our people thrive.