Site Engineer - Permit Coordinator

Fletcher Construction; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Fletcher Construction is seeking a Permit Coordinator (Site Engineer) in Lower Hutt to support Te Wai Takamori o Te Awa Kairangi. The role focuses on coordinating and authorising permits to keep work compliant and safe.

You’ll review activities, conduct site inspections, and maintain permit records while collaborating with construction teams and safety staff. A Civil Engineering qualification and 2+ years’ NZ civil project experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• A Civil Engineering or related degree is required.
• Experience coordinating permits and work authorisations within construction.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety and permit-to-work systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and authorise permits for construction activities.
• Review planned work activities and confirm suitable controls are in place.
• Conduct site inspections and monitor permit conditions and project requirements.
• Support project planning, programming, procurement, QA and day-to-day engineering activities.
• Maintain accurate records of permits, site documentation and daily reporting.
• Collaborate with project teams, subcontractors and health and safety personnel.

Skills

Permit coordination

Site engineering

Health & safety

Risk assessment

Reading drawings

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Related engineering discipline

Tools

CAD

Job description

Fletcher Construction – Lower Hutt, North Island

Are you ready to make a significant impact on a transformative project? Fletcher Construction is seeking an experienced Permit Coordinator (Site Engineer) to join our team for Te Wai Takamori o Te Awa Kairangi (Te Awa Kairangi).

About the Role

This role combines site engineering expertise with permit-to-work coordination to support the safe and efficient delivery of major infrastructure works. While you'll be involved in project planning and site activities, the primary focus is coordinating and managing permits to ensure work is authorised, compliant, and completed safely.

You'll work closely with construction teams, subcontractors, designers, and project stakeholders to keep work moving while maintaining strong safety and documentation standards.

• Coordinate and authorise permits for construction activities, ensuring safety requirements are understood and followed
• Review planned work activities, identify potential risks, and confirm appropriate controls are in place before work begins
• Conduct site inspections and monitor compliance with permit conditions and project requirements
• Support project planning, programming, procurement, quality assurance, and day-to-day engineering activities
• Maintain accurate records including permits, site documentation, asset information, and daily reporting
• Work collaboratively with project teams, subcontractors, designers, and health and safety personnel to coordinate safe and effective delivery

What you’ll bring to the role

• A qualification in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• Experience coordinating permits, managing work authorisations, utility clearances, isolations, or other safety-critical activities within construction or infrastructure projects
• Around 2+ years' experience in civil or infrastructure projects, ideally within New Zealand
• Strong knowledge of health and safety practices, risk assessment, and permit-to-work systems
• Experience interpreting drawings, specifications, and asset information, with CAD and digital engineering skills advantageous
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work closely with contractors, site teams, and project stakeholders

Te Awa Kairangi Alliance is delivering transport, walking and cycling improvements to the SH2 Melling interchange and rail station, as part of a wider flood protection and city revitalisation programme. Fletcher Construction is working with Alliance partners AECOM, NZTA, Taranaki Whānui and Ngāti Toa Rangatira to deliver this transformative project.

About Us

Fletcher Construction is a leading construction and infrastructure business delivering complex projects that support New Zealand’s communities, economy and future growth. Working across three brands, Fletcher Construction, Higgins and Brian Perry Civil, our teams deliver infrastructure and civil engineering projects, alongside maintaining and operating critical transport networks - bringing deep local knowledge, technical excellence and a strong commitment to safe, high-quality delivery.

As part of VINCI Construction, a global leader in construction, we are guided by our vision – Build Better Together. We draw on the strength of an international network of more than 1,300 business units operating in over 100 countries, combining global expertise with the local decision making and relationships that enable successful delivery in New Zealand.

Research shows that females and minority groups don’t always apply for roles unless they match 100% of the requirements. So, if this role is of interest but you feel you don’t quite fit, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are enriched by many nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.