Site Engineer

Higgins; Whanganui; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver match

Fuel discounts & free pie/coffee

Great benefits for you and your whãu

Permanent, full-time role

Exposure to diverse surfacing projects

Job summary

Higgins is seeking a motivated Site Engineer to join our Surfacing and Road Marking team in New Zealand. The role offers exposure to a variety of projects and opportunities to grow within one of the country’s leading infrastructure businesses.

You will be flexible, able to work night shifts and travel as required, and contribute to planning, delivery, and safety across sites.

Qualifications

• Civil engineering or related degree required.
• Experience in civil construction, surfacing, or road projects.
• Strong planning, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of health, safety, quality, and environmental requirements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Proficiency with MS Office and project management tools.
• Full Class 1 Driver Licence.
• Willingness to work night shifts and travel.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and delivery of surfacing and road marking projects.
• Ensure work is safe, on time, within budget, and to specification.
• Coordinate labour, plant, subcontractors, and materials.
• Monitor project performance, productivity, and costs.
• Prepare quality documentation and project records.
• Conduct site inspections and ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Support contract administration, forecasting, and reporting.
• Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and project teams.

Skills

Planning

Organization

Problem-solving

Safety compliance

Stakeholder management

Communication

Driver licence

Education

Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management systems

Job description

Description

Higgins is looking for a motivated and driven Site Engineer to join our Surfacing and Road Marking team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a variety of projects while developing your career with one of New Zealand's leading infrastructure businesses.

The successful candidate will be flexible and adaptable, with the ability to work night shifts and travel, including extended stays away from home.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting the planning and delivery of surfacing and road marking projects


• Ensuring work is completed safely, on time, within budget, and to specification


• Coordinating labour, plant, subcontractors, and materials


• Monitoring project performance, productivity, and costs


• Preparing quality documentation and project records


• Conducting site inspections and ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards


• Supporting contract administration, forecasting, and reporting


• Building strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and project teams

What You'll Bring

• Qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline


• Experience in civil construction, surfacing, road maintenance, road marking, or infrastructure projects


• Strong planning, organisation, and problem-solving skills


• Working knowledge of health, safety, quality, and environmental requirements


• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management systems


• Full Class 1 Driver Licence


• Willingness to work predominantly night shifts and travel as required

We Offer

• Competitive salary package


• Permanent, full-time role


• Exposure to a variety of surfacing and road marking projects


• KiwiSaver employer contribution matched up to 4%


• Z fuel discounts, including a monthly free pie and coffee


• Great benefits for you and your whãu

About Higgins

Higgins is a leading construction and infrastructure business delivering projects that connect communities across New Zealand. We are committed to safety, quality, sustainability, and creating opportunities for our people to grow and succeed.

We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.