Site Engineer

Downer; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction service provider is seeking a proactive Site Engineer to join their Gisborne team. You will oversee on-site construction activities, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards. The ideal candidate has a degree in engineering and practical experience in construction. This role offers various benefits including health care benefits and progression programs, and is integral to the delivery of successful construction projects.

Benefits

Free access to health care benefits

Discounts for Samsung, Gym memberships

$500 bonus for employee referrals

Progression and development programs

Qualifications

• Practical construction experience with a strong understanding of site engineering principles.
• Strong ability to build and maintain positive relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage construction activities on-site, ensuring compliance with specifications.
• Assist in planning, tendering, producing project methodologies, budgets, and schedules.
• Manage procurement activities including ordering materials and tracking deliveries.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in programme handovers, scoping, and design reviews.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Understanding of site engineering principles

Education

Tertiary qualifications in engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a proactive and hands on Site Engineer to join our Gisborne team.

At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.

Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here

Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful. We offer:

• Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
• Discounts for Samsung, PB Tech, Gym memberships and more!
• $500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer
• Progression and development programs on offer including our inspiring leader's programme for top performers

The Opportunity

We are seeking a proactive and hands on Site Engineer to join our Gisborne team and help drive the successful delivery of construction projects.

As the Site Engineer, your primary responsibility will be on-site monitoring and support of construction activities, ensuring all works meet quality, health & safety, and environmental standards. You will work closely with the Project Manager and Project Engineer to oversee project methodology, financial tracking, procurement, and subcontractor management. This role is crucial in supporting the evolving design responsibilities within our national hub and adapting to the upcoming IDC contract changes.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage construction activities on-site, ensuring compliance with specifications, safety policies, and environmental plans
• Assist in planning, tendering, producing project methodologies, budgets, and schedules aligned with project outcomes
• Manage procurement activities including ordering materials, tracking deliveries, and ensuring timely availability to avoid work delays
• Coordination with internal and external stakeholders, including designers, delivery teams, asset managers, and client representatives
• Participating in programme handovers, scoping, and design reviews to confirm treatment selections
• Supporting Zero Harm culture, ensuring safety, sustainability, and compliance at all times

Important Skills

This role is highly collaborative, requiring strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships. To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in engineering, construction management, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Practical construction experience with a strong understanding of site engineering principles
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills to engage with diverse stakeholders
• Strong organisations skills and attention to details in managing financial tracking, quality control, and documentation
• Strong ability to build and maintain positive relationships with clients, stakeholders and colleagues

Our Organisation

Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site here!

How to apply

Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application! The reference number for this role is 723994

We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team.