Site Engineer

Downer & Company; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Marram health care

Discounted holiday homes

Tools of the trade provided

Leadership and development programs

Job summary

Downer & Company is seeking a Site Engineer for their Te Anau team to support maintenance, renewals, and capital projects along one of New Zealand’s iconic transport corridors. You’ll contribute to planning, site delivery, and cost management while working with an experienced team of engineers and leaders.

This role offers exposure to diverse projects, attractive lifestyle benefits in Te Anau, and opportunities to grow your career in civil construction and contracting.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in civil engineering required.
• 2+ years' experience in civil construction or roading environments.
• Experience in project delivery, site coordination or construction support.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• NZ Driver Licence and safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and coordinating daily work to support site crews.
• Monitor site progress and track work against programme timelines.
• Participate in site inspections and help identify risks and improvements.
• Assist with cost tracking, job costing, and quantifying completed work.
• Support the preparation of progress claims and reporting.
• Work closely with engineers, supervisors, and site crews.
• Gain exposure to site supervision, resource planning, and contract delivery.
• Promote safe work practices and personal accountability on site.

Skills

Degree/Diploma in Civil Engineering

Civil construction experience

Project delivery experience

Site coordination experience

Organisational skills

Relationship building

Commercial awareness

NZ Driver Licence

Safety-focused

Education

Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering

Job description

Site Engineer

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Job Description - Site Engineer

Description

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
• All the tools of trade you need to do your job
• Progression and development programs on offer including our inspiring leader’s programme for top performers

Have a look at our other great benefits here!

Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity

The Milford Road Alliance is looking for a Site Engineer to join their team in Te Anau, supporting the delivery of maintenance, renewals and capital projects along one of New Zealand’s most iconic and technically challenging transport corridors.

This is an opportunity to step into a varied role where no two days look the same. You’ll work across project planning, site delivery, commercial management and stakeholder engagement, while being supported by an experienced team of engineers and operational leaders.

We're looking for an engineer with some industry experience who's ready to take the next step. Whether you're an established Site Engineer or an Engineer looking to broaden your project delivery experience, you'll have the opportunity to make a genuine impact while continuing to grow your career.

From alpine passes and remote construction sites to resilience and infrastructure projects, you'll be involved in work that's both technically rewarding and highly visible.

And then there's Te Anau. Trade long commutes for world-class hiking, fishing, hunting, mountain biking, and Fiordland National Park right on your doorstep. It's a unique opportunity to build your career without compromising on lifestyle.

The key responsibilities in this role include:

• Assist with planning and coordinating daily work to support site crews
• Monitor site progress and track work against programme timelines
• Participate in site inspections and help identify risks and improvements
• Assist with cost tracking, job costing, and quantifying completed work
• Support the preparation of progress claims and reporting
• Work closely with engineers, supervisors, and site crews
• Gain exposure to site supervision, resource planning, and contract delivery
• Promote safe work practices and personal accountability on site

Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills

To be successful in this role, you'll bring a combination of technical capability, practical thinking and a willingness to get involved on site.

You’ll ideally bring:

• A Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering
• 2+ years' experience in civil construction, infrastructure, roading or maintenance environments
• Experience working across project delivery, site coordination or construction support activities
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• The ability to build effective working relationships across field and office-based teams
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of project costing or contract administration
• A full New Zealand Driver Licence
• A commitment to safety, quality and delivering great outcomes

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

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

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