Site Engineer

CORDE; Rolleston; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Laptop and phone

Birthday leave

Boost employee benefits programme

Job summary

CORDE is seeking an experienced Site Engineer in Canterbury for on-site coordination and quality oversight of civil construction projects. You will ensure workmanship, safety, and delivery while supporting project objectives across ongoing civil works.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of site coordination experience, a civil engineering qualification, and a focus on safety, cost-effective delivery, and strong relationships with clients and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of proven site coordination and team leadership in civil construction.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specs, and programmes.
• Strong focus on health, safety, quality and cost-effective delivery.
• Able to build strong relationships with internal teams, clients and subcontractors.
• Composed under pressure with good problem-solving and collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day site operations to meet project plans and contractual requirements.
• Carry out regular site inspections and quality checks for safety and compliance.
• Manage site records including progress reports and site diaries.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and site personnel for timely delivery.
• Link Project Manager, clients and site teams on updates and issues.

Skills

Site coordination

Team leadership

Read drawings

HSE focus

Stakeholder relations

Problem solving

Collaborative

Education

Tertiary qualification in civil engineering

Job description

What's the job?

With summer around the corner, we’re excited to welcome the warmer weather and continued growth of the business. With several key projects underway, our Construction team is looking for an experienced Site Engineer to join and continue their growth towards a Project Engineer.

About the role | Ko te kaupapa

You will play a crucial role in ensuring the successful execution and completion of our civil construction projects. As a Site Engineer, you will be responsible for on-site coordination, quality assurance, and technical oversight of construction activities. This position is integral to maintaining our high standards of workmanship, safety, and project delivery, whilst supporting the broader project management objectives of the organisation.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Overseeing day-to-day site operations to ensure works meet project plans, specifications, and contractual requirements
• Carrying out regular site inspections and quality checks for compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards
• Managing site records, including progress reports, site diaries, and defect registers
• Coordinating subcontractors, suppliers, and site personnel to keep work flowing and materials arriving on time
• Acting as the link between the Project Manager, clients, and site teams on updates, changes, and issues
• Monitoring site safety and promoting a strong safety culture on site
• Preparing site surveys, measurements, and as-built documentation
• Supporting budget tracking by monitoring costs and reporting on variations
• Troubleshooting technical issues and recommending practical solutions

What you’ll bring | Ko ngā pukenga ōu

• Tertiary qualification in civil engineering or a related field, or equivalent industry experience
• Seeking someone with 2-5 years of proven experience coordinating site activities and leading teams in civil construction
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and programmes
• Strong focus on health and safety, quality, and cost-effective delivery
• Ability to build strong relationships with internal teams, clients, and subcontractors
• Composed under pressure, with the ability to see the bigger picture and solve problems creatively
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach

What we bring | He aha ta tatou kawe mai

• A competitive annual salary, plus company vehicle
• A work laptop, phone, birthday leave and access to CORDE’s Boost employee benefits programme
• Varied and interesting work across civil construction, infrastructure maintenance and related projects
• Ongoing training, development and professional support
• Great working conditions and a supportive team environment.

The company is committed to providing a safe work environment.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.