Site Engineer

RWR Construction; Hawke's Bay; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

RWR Construction is seeking a Site Engineer for projects in Hawke’s Bay, NZ. The role involves supporting Project Managers and Supervisors on technical delivery and on-site execution, with relocation required to the Hawke’s Bay area.

You’ll work across planning, QA, subcontractor coordination and reporting, while building hands-on experience with our civil infrastructure projects. A Civil Engineering degree and practical site exposure are preferred.

Qualifications

• Civil Engineering degree or equivalent qualification.
• Some practical construction experience.
• Attitude and technical ability are important for success.

Responsibilities

• Plan and sequence site activities.
• QA, ITPs and project documentation.
• Construction methodology and temporary works.
• Programme, productivity and cost monitoring.
• Procurement and subcontractor coordination.
• Work directly with site crews.
• Identify and solve construction issues.
• Support commercial and project reporting.

Skills

Technical fundamentals

Construction methodology

Initiative

Communication

Willingness to learn

Ownership

Practical approach

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Job description

Get closer to the construction and build your career. We’re working with a growing New Zealand civil contractor delivering technically challenging infrastructure projects across Three Waters, pipelines, treatment facilities, structures, piling and specialist civil works.

They self-perform much of their work, with their own crews, plant and engineering capability. For a Site Engineer, that means genuine exposure to how projects are built, rather than simply managing subcontractors.

** Please note, this position is based in the Hawkes Bay & requires relocation**

The role

Working alongside experienced Project Managers, Engineers and Supervisors, you’ll take responsibility for packages of work and get involved across:

• Planning and sequencing site activities
• QA, ITPs and project documentation
• Construction methodology and temporary works
• Programme, productivity and cost monitoring
• Procurement and subcontractor coordination
• Working directly with site crews
• Identifying and solving construction issues
• Supporting commercial and project reporting

You’ll bring

• Strong technical fundamentals
• A genuine interest in construction methodology
• Initiative and the ability to think ahead
• Good communication with both site crews and professional teams
• A willingness to learn and take feedback
• Ownership of your work
• A practical, down-to-earth approach

What we’re looking for Ideally, you’ll have a Civil Engineering degree and some practical construction experience.

Experience across water, wastewater, drainage, pipelines, structures, piling or heavy civil infrastructure would be useful, but attitude and technical ability are just as important.

You’ll enjoy being on site, getting into the detail and understanding how things are actually built. You’ll be proactive, comfortable taking responsibility and keen to keep developing.

Why consider it?

You’ll get exposure to complex projects, experienced technical leaders and considerably more construction responsibility than you might within a heavily subcontracted environment.