Site Engineer - Heavy Civil / Structures

Fulton Hogan Ltd; New Zealand; Remote; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

KiwiSaver employer contributions

Fuel discount card

Parental leave top-up

Family scholarships

Ongoing training and development

Retail discounts

Medical insurance

Job summary

Fulton Hogan Ltd in Auckland is seeking a Site Engineer to join our Heavy Civils/Structures team on major infrastructure projects. You will bring hands-on experience across reinforced concrete structures, with a focus on bridges, reservoirs and water-retaining works.

The role involves planning construction methodologies, developing work programs, coordinating daily site activities, managing subcontractors and materials, and upholding safety and quality standards on site.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ post-graduate experience in heavy civil construction.
• Tertiary qualification in civil engineering (BE, NZCE, or Diploma).
• Ability to plan and develop construction methodologies and work programmes.
• Strong subcontractor management and resource optimisation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee daily site activities to ensure progress.
• Organise and develop construction methodologies and work programmes.
• Identify and solve engineering problems quickly and effectively.
• Manage procurement of materials and subcontractor services.
• Implement quality control measures and promote safety on site.

Skills

Site engineering

Construction planning

Subcontractor management

Resource optimisation

Communication skills

Safety focus

Education

Civil engineering degree

Job description

## Site Engineer - Heavy Civil / StructuresApply: Auckland: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 25, 2026 (29 days left to apply): R23769**Mō te tūranga | About the role**We’re looking driven **Site Engineer** to join our **Auckland** based **Heavy Civils/Structures** team on some of the region’s most exciting infrastructure projects. You will bring experience as a Site Engineer, across reinforced **concrete structures, with a particular focus on bridges, reservoirs, and other water-retaining structures.** **The Work You’ll Be Doing**Our Civil business specialises heavily across **reinforced concrete and heavy civil infrastructure therefore you will have good quality knowledge across structure projects.** You’ll be part of a team delivering technically challenging, large-scale projects that make a real difference to how people live, travel, and access essential services. This diverse portfolio, will include work in the following areas:* **Bridges, retaining walls, piling** and **complex structural works*** **Underpasses** and **transport structures*** **Major infrastructure projects** such as Papakura to Drury, Penlink and upcoming **water infrastructure projects*** **Wastewater treatment plants, pump stations and complex pipelines** **Key role responsibilities*** Coodrinate and oversee daily site activities to ensure smooth progress of all works.* Organise and develop construction methodologies and work programs to deliver the project on schedule and to specification.* Identify and solve engineering problems quickly and effectively.* Manage procurement of materials and subcontractor services to meet project needs.* Implement quality control measures to maintain high standards throughout the project life-cycle.* Champion Fulton Hogan’s safety-first culture by promoting and enforcing safe work practices to protect the wellbeing of everyone on site. **Good Work equals Good Benefits*** Company vehicle* KiwiSaver employer contributions* Fuel discount card* Parental leave top-up payment with additional return to work support* Family scholarships* Ongoing training and development, career growth and progression opportunities* Great discounts at a wide range of retailers* Medical insurance “an eligibility period applies”* Life insurance At Fulton Hogan, we genuinely care about the wellbeing of our people and giving them the tools and opportunities they need to succeed and grow with us. **We’re looking for someone with:*** **Minimum 2 years’ post-graduate experience** in heavy civil construction or major infrastructure projects across reinforced structures.* **Tertiary qualification in civil engineering** (BE, NZCE, or Diploma).* Strong ability to **plan and develop construction methodologies and work programmes**.* Proven **subcontractor management** and **resource optimisation** (materials, plant, labour).* A collaborative attitude, solid communication skills, and a genuine interest in building complex civil structures safely and to a high standard.