Site Engineer - Te Pae o Tararua Ō2NL

Downer; Wellington; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rainbow Tick certification

Volunteer leave

Mentoring & development

Job summary

Downer New Zealand is seeking a Site Engineer – Structures to support day-to-day delivery of structural construction activities on the Ō2NL project and ensure safe, efficient work to required technical standards.

Under the guidance of the Project Engineer, you will coordinate with supervisors, subcontractors, surveyors, and quality teams to deliver piling, ground improvement, precast and bridge packages, contributing to a safer and more resilient road project in the region.

Qualifications

• Experience in civil construction projects, internships or graduate work accepted.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Basic understanding of QA/QC processes and construction sequencing.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day delivery of structural construction activities on site.
• Coordinate with supervisors, subcontractors, surveyors and quality teams.
• Assist with piling, ground improvement, precast and bridge packages.
• Ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to required standards.

Skills

Civil construction experience

Reading drawings

QA/QC basics

Health & safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Job description

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Site Engineer – Structures

The Site Engineer – Structures plays a vital role in the day-to-day delivery of structural construction activities on the Ō2NL South Alliance.

Working under the guidance of the Project Engineer, the Site Engineer ensures that works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the required technical and quality standards.

The role involves close coordination with supervisors, subcontractors, surveyors, and quality teams to deliver piling, ground improvement, precast, and bridge construction packages.

About Ō2NL:

The Ōtaki to north of Levin (Ō2NL) highway will dramatically improve safety, resilience, and efficiency, as well as increasing transport choices for the area’s growing population. The Ō2NL project is led in partnership with NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Muaūpoko Tribal Authority, local hapū of Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga and council partner Horowhenua District Council.

This transformative project is being delivered using a two-alliance approach, with each alliance delivering a section of the road and associated works. Together alliance partners are working to create a positive legacy for the region, led by our project principles to tread lightly with the whenua and create an enduring legacy. We are seeking excellent people for this unique opportunity to work and collaborate with leading industry organisations.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or equivalent
• Experience in civil construction (internship or graduate-level work experience preferred).
• Exposure to structural or bridge works is an advantage.
• Familiarity with reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specs.
• Basic understanding of QA/QC and construction sequencing.
• Basic understanding of health and safety regulations; willingness to champion a safe work culture.

Why you will enjoy working here

Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful.We offer:

• Working for a progressive and reliable organisation, you will be offered a competitiveremunerationpackage and the opportunity to grow and develop your career.
• You will receive ongoing mentoring, training, and development opportunities to ensure your knowledge and skills continue to be industry leading and your career opportunities limitless in an organisation the size of ours.
• We pride ourselves on our socially responsible, inclusive, and diverse culture, that includes a Zero Harm tolerance.
• We are Rainbow tick certified and members of Diversity Works.
• We also encourage our people to participate in community volunteering initiatives and pay for the time you spend helping to make our community better with Downer's volunteer leave.

We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team.

At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.