Site Engineer

Fletcher Building; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver employer contributions

Career progression opportunities

Training and licences support

40 hours per week

Employee benefits for you and family

Job summary

Higgins Wairarapa is seeking a hands-on Site Engineer to join our Construction Team in the Wairarapa, North Island. This entry-to-mid level role offers exposure to surfacing and civil construction projects, outdoors work, and career growth within a supportive team.

The ideal candidate has some civil construction experience, a relevant engineering qualification (NZDCE/BE Civil or equivalent), and a willingness to learn from experienced leaders.

Qualifications

• Some experience in civil construction, roading, or engineering support roles (internships and graduate experience are welcome).
• Understanding of civil construction practices; exposure to surfacing operations is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and coordination of daily construction and surfacing activities (road construction, subdivision, chipseal, asphalt).
• Assist with quotes, estimates and basic pricing for projects.
• Coordinate plant, labour, subcontractors and suppliers for efficient delivery.
• Prepare and compile job work packs (JSEAs, Method Statements, ITPs).
• Monitor progress, quality and site documentation.
• Assist tracking project costs and financial performance.
• Build strong relationships with crews, subcontractors, suppliers and clients.
• Promote safe work practices and health & safety standards.

Skills

Civil construction

Communication

Relationship building

Microsoft Office

Driver Licence

Education

NZDCE or BE Civil

Job description

Fletcher Building - Wairarapa, North Island

Higgins Wairarapa is looking for a motivated and hands-on Site Engineer to join our Construction Team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their engineering career who is keen to build their capability across a diverse range of surfacing and civil construction projects.

If you enjoy working outdoors, have a passion for pavement construction and surfacing operations, and are looking to grow your career within a supportive and experienced team, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning and coordination of daily construction and surfacing activities, including road construction, subdivision, chipseal, asphalt, and preparation works
• Assist with preparing quotes, estimates, and basic pricing for construction and surfacing projects
• Coordinate plant, labour, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure efficient project delivery
• Prepare and compile job work packs for approval, including JSEAs, Method Statements, and ITPs
• Monitor project progress, quality requirements, and site documentation
• Assist with tracking project costs and financial performance
• Build strong working relationships with crews, subcontractors, suppliers, and clients
• Promote safe work practices and support Higgins' safety, quality, and environmental standards

What You’ll Bring

• Some experience in civil construction, roading, or engineering support roles (internships and graduate experience are welcome)
• An understanding of civil construction practices, with exposure to construction or surfacing operations advantageous
• A tertiary qualification in Engineering (NZDCE, BE Civil, or equivalent)
• A willingness to learn from experienced engineers and operational leaders
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and an interest in developing digital and technical skills
• A positive attitude, reliability, and commitment to health and safety
• Full Class 1 Driver Licence

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Permanent, full-time role with guaranteed 40 hours per week
• KiwiSaver employer contributions matched up to 4%
• Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities
• Support to gain additional licences and industry qualifications
• Great employee benefits for you and your family
• The opportunity to work on projects that help connect and strengthen New Zealand communities

About Higgins

Higgins is a leading infrastructure and construction business, proudly delivering and maintaining roads, bridges, and civil projects across New Zealand. We are committed to safety, quality, sustainability, and innovation, while creating an environment where our people can learn, grow, and build rewarding careers. At Higgins, our people are at the heart of everything we do, because we know they are the foundation of our success.

We’re with you on the road ahead

We are actively recruiting for this position and encourage early applications. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to close advertising prior to the stated closing date.

Research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups often only apply when they meet every requirement. If you're excited about this opportunity but don't meet every criterion, we still encourage you to apply. We value diversity and welcome people of all backgrounds, cultures, experiences, and perspectives to our team.