Site Engineer - Water

Fulton Hogan Limited; Napier; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

KiwiSaver employer contributions

Parental leave top up

Training & development

Retail discounts

Job summary

Fulton Hogan Limited invites applications for a Site Engineer - Water in Hawke’s Bay. You will support water, wastewater and stormwater projects from planning through delivery, coordinating with site teams and project managers to ensure timely handover and quality outcomes.

You will liaise with clients and authorities, manage documentation, and maintain a strong safety and delivery discipline on site. This role offers variety, responsibility, and clear opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and the ability to build solid working relationships with clients, contractors, local authorities and internal teams.
• Sound understanding of site delivery, project coordination and the practical requirements of working across live infrastructure or civil construction environments.
• A proactive, accountable approach, good attention to detail, and the confidence to take ownership while still being open to learning.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of water, wastewater and stormwater projects from planning through to completion.
• Work closely with managers, site teams and wider project teams to achieve practical project outcomes.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and local authorities throughout project delivery.
• Help manage project quality, documentation, contractual requirements and handover for ongoing operations.
• Contribute to safe, efficient and high-quality delivery on site and in the field.

Skills

Communication skills

Site delivery

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Civil Engineering

Job description

Mōu te tūranga | About the role

We’re looking for a Site Engineer - Water to join our team in Hawke’s Bay. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to do Good Work on infrastructure that matters, helping deliver water, wastewater and stormwater projects that support local communities now and into the future.

You’ll work across a range of 3 waters projects from procurement through to delivery and handover, helping keep projects running smoothly, safely and to a high standard. It’s a role with plenty of variety, real responsibility, and the chance to work alongside good people who back each other to get the job done.

Ngā tino kawenga mahi | Key role responsibilities

• Support the delivery of water, wastewater and stormwater projects from planning through to completion.
• Work closely with managers, site teams and wider project teams to achieve practical project outcomes.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and local authorities throughout project delivery.
• Help manage project quality, documentation, contractual requirements and handover for ongoing operations.
• Contribute to safe, efficient and high-quality delivery on site and in the field.

Kei te kimi mātou i tɑtā e whai ana i ānei ūnē | We’re looking for someone with

• A relevant tertiary qualification, a Bachelor of Civil Engineering or similar, with hands-on experience in water, wastewater or stormwater projects.
• Sound understanding of site delivery, project coordination and the practical requirements of working across live infrastructure or civil construction environments.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build solid working relationships with clients, contractors, local authorities and internal teams.
• A proactive, accountable approach, good attention to detail, and the confidence to take ownership while still being open to learning.
• A commitment to safety, quality and delivering work that lasts.
• Full Class 1 driver licence.

He pai te mahi, he pai ŋna painga | Good work, good benefits

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. You’ll have access to:

• Medical insurance and
• Life insurance after the eligibility period.
• KiwiSaver employer contributions after service milestones, up to 7%.
• Parental leave top up payment with additional return to work support.
• Ongoing training and development, with clear career growth and progression opportunities.
• Great discounts at a wide range of retailers.

Ko wai mātē | About us

At Fulton Hogan, Good Work is what we do and how we do it. We’re flat, friendly and forward moving. That means less hierarchy, more collaboration, and a team where ideas matter more than titles.

You’ll be joining a business that sets high standards, backs its people to grow, and is always looking for better ways to deliver for our customers and communities. If you like the sound of serious work, not so serious people, you’ll fit right in.