Site Engineer - Waikato

Connell Contractors Limited; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Career development opportunities

Diverse civil projects across NZ

Supportive growth-focused environment

Job summary

Connell Contractors Limited is seeking a Site Engineer to lead coordination on multiple civil infrastructure projects in New Zealand. You will report to the Construction Manager, own site-level planning, and work closely with clients to meet milestones.

You should have a Civil Engineering qualification, at least three years NZ site experience, and knowledge of earthworks, drainage, precast and in-situ concrete. Travel and site visits will be required for a permanent, full-time role.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Minimum three years New Zealand experience as a Site Engineer for civil infrastructure projects.
• Experience with earthworks, drainage, precast concrete, in-situ concrete.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, safety regulations and quality standards.
• Excellent communicator with leadership abilities.
• Self-starter with organisational and problem-solving skills and the ability to work without supervision.
• Hamilton-based with ability to travel and stay away where required.
• New Zealand citizen or resident visa.

Responsibilities

• Own project management and coordination on multiple civil sites.
• Work to tight timeframes with clients to deliver key milestones.
• Contribute to site development including earthworks, drainage and concrete works.

Skills

Earthworks

Drainage

Precast concrete

In-situ concrete

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Self-starting

Travel-ready

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Job description

ABOUT CONNELL CONTRACTORS

Connell is a multi-disciplinary civil construction company with offices based in Auckland, Hamilton, Taupo and New Plymouth. We are industry leaders in the energy and three water sectors, specialising in all civil related disciplines. Our sites include brownfield and greenfield electrical substations/switchyards, solar farms, deep and complex drainage projects. Many sites include in-situ cast concrete and precast concrete buildings and structures. Projects are delivered to clients nationwide and we hold a strong reputation for market leading performance.

With a history spanning 40 years we are an award-winning company with a team of more than 80 employees. Connell is part of the Northpower Group, and we pride ourselves on a culture of integrity, innovation and excellence.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Site Engineer, you'll be tasked with working on our many projects, owning the management and coordination. Working to tight timeframes, and closely with our clients, you'll be forming the foundations of projects to ensure the successful delivery of key milestones.

Our sites include brownfield and greenfield electrical substations/switchyards, deep and complex drainage projects and many sites involving in-situ cast concrete and precast concrete buildings and structures.

ABOUT YOU

Reporting to the Construction Manager you will be able to hit the ground running and hold:

• Qualification in Civil Engineering or related field
• Minimum three years New Zealand experience as a Site Engineer for civil infrastructure projects
• Experience and knowledge of earthworks, drainage, precast concrete, in-situ concrete
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, safety regulations and quality standards
• Effective communicator, leads by example and demonstrates strong leadership abilities
• Self-starter with excellent organisational and problem-solving skills matched with the ability to work without supervision
• Be Hamilton based with the ability to travel and stay away where required
• New Zealand citizen or resident visa

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive remuneration package
• Great career development opportunities as part of New Zealand's leading electricity company, the Northpower Group

• Opportunity to work on diverse civil infrastructure projects across New Zealand
• Supportive environment focused on professional growth and technical excellence

There are no visa/sponsorship opportunities available with this role. This is a permanent position, therefore only applicants with full, valid, permanent working rights will be considered.

In-line with our stringent health and safety standards, the successful applicant will be required to undertake a pre-employment health assessment, drug and alcohol test and MoJ check.