Site Civil Engineer - NZ Projects & Design Lead

Connell Contractors; New Plymouth; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Career development opportunities

Diverse civil infrastructure projects

Job summary

Connell Contractors seeks a Site Engineer for South Island-based projects across New Zealand. You will provide technical leadership and engineering support to site teams, liaising with clients and stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of civil infrastructure.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree, 5–10 years’ experience, and the ability to travel to project sites nationwide. This is a permanent position with a focus on technical excellence and project mentorship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required.
• 5–10 years’ post-graduate experience in civil engineering within civil construction and infrastructure delivery.
• Strong technical design and calculation capability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical engineering support to site teams to ensure successful delivery of civil construction projects.
• Undertake engineering design, calculations, and review of technical solutions to resolve construction and design issues.
• Work with procurement and operations teams to develop high-level construction methodologies for tenders and project planning.
• Conduct site visits to provide advice on engineering matters, quality assurance, and compliance with project specifications.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders while mentoring and supporting the development of site engineering personnel.

Skills

Technical design

Communication

Travel flexibility

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Connell Contractors seeks a Site Engineer for South Island-based projects across New Zealand. You will provide technical leadership and engineering support to site teams, liaising with clients and stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of civil infrastructure.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree, 5–10 years’ experience, and the ability to travel to project sites nationwide. This is a permanent position with a focus on technical excellence and project mentorship.