Site Engineer

Assemble; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle

Relocation support

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Assemble is seeking a Site Engineer or Project Engineer to base in Dunedin for a major infrastructure project. You will plan and schedule work, interpret plans and regulations, and manage costs and payments with clients and subcontractors. The role offers relocation support and a chance to contribute to varied, high-profile projects.

Relocation assistance is available. The position provides a competitive salary and a clear path for career progression within a South Island civil contracting

Qualifications

• NZCE, diploma or degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience as site or project engineer on civil construction projects.
• Excellent organisational/time management and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule work procedures to ensure efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Interpret plans and codes of practice to direct progress and ensure specifications and regulations are followed.
• Assist with costs and payments and negotiate with clients and subcontractors.
• Record construction progress and variations from design drawings or specifications.
• Project quality assurance documentation and project reports.
• Complete site set outs and as-built drawings.
• Communicate with subcontractors regarding project and contract requirements.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Problem solving

Education

NZCE / Diploma / Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

We are partnered with a South Island owned and operated civil contractor looking for a Site Engineer or Project Engineer to be based in Dunedin.

You will begin working on a major infrastructure project, an awesome project to add to your CV!

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and schedule work procedures to ensure projects are undertaken efficiently and in a cost-effective manner.
• Interpret plans, regulations and codes of practice to direct progress of the work, making sure that specifications and regulations are followed, and proper methods and materials are used.
• Assist with costs and payments and negotiation with clients and subcontractors.
• Record construction progress and variations from the design drawings or specifications.
• Project quality assurance documentation and project reports.
• Complete site set outs and as builts.
• Communicating with subcontractors regarding project and contract requirements.

What we Require:

• Organisational and time management skills with the ability to apply initiative to problem solving.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Hold an NZCE, diploma or degree qualification in Civil
  Engineering or similar.
• Experience working as a site or project engineer on civil construction projects.

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary package, up to $110k per annum + vehicle.
• Relocation support package available.
• Opportunity to work on varied and high-profile projects
• Career progression opportunities.

We are actively working on civil roles across the South Island in Nelson / Marlborough, Canterbury, South Canterbury, Central Otago, West Coast, and Southland. If you are looking to relocate to the beautiful South Island, please reach out.

Otherwise, if you are keen to chat about this role and the wider market get in touch with Courtney Townsend at 027 321 1447 or ********@assemblerecruit.com