Senior Project Engineer – Water & Wastewater Infrastructure

Watercare; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Life and income protection insurance

Generous parental leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

Watercare is seeking a Senior Project Engineer based in North Shore (Warkworth) to lead construction supervision and engineering support across civil, tunnelling, mechanical and electrical works. You will work with contractors, consultants and operations to ensure safe, high-quality delivery and timely project outcomes. A strong background in tunnelling or underground infrastructure and a NZ driver licence are required.

Qualifications

• At least seven years’ experience in construction, infrastructure or water engineering; tunnelling or underground infrastructure experience highly regarded.
• Experience with mechanical and electrical works, preferably in water/wastewater infrastructure.
• Strong supervision and project engineering capability, including reviewing construction documentation and providing constructability input.
• Full New Zealand driver licence and relevant tertiary qualification are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on construction supervision and engineering support across civil, tunnelling, mechanical and electrical works, ensuring safety, quality and delivery requirements.
• Review construction drawings, programmes and designs; advise on constructability and risks.
• Collaborate with contractors, consultants and operations to resolve issues and keep delivery moving.
• Support project and contract management activities including contractor submissions, variations and reporting.

Skills

Construction supervision

Project engineering

Communication

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Watercare is seeking a Senior Project Engineer based in North Shore (Warkworth) to lead construction supervision and engineering support across civil, tunnelling, mechanical and electrical works. You will work with contractors, consultants and operations to ensure safe, high-quality delivery and timely project outcomes. A strong background in tunnelling or underground infrastructure and a NZ driver licence are required.