Site Engineer - Water Infrastructure

Enterprise Recruitment; Wellington; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Medical and life insurance

Ongoing training and development

Enhanced KiwiSaver contributions

Job summary

Enterprise Recruitment is assisting a leading infrastructure contractor with a major water treatment plant upgrade in the Wellington region. We are seeking a Site Engineer with hands-on experience in water treatment or wastewater projects, focusing on installation and commissioning of mechanical equipment such as pumps and valves on site.

Ideal candidates have 2–3+ years on-site, a Mechanical or Civil engineering qualification, and strong communication and organisation skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in water treatment, wastewater, or similar infrastructure projects.
• Hands-on installation and commissioning experience with mechanical equipment.
• 2–3+ years on-site experience.
• Mechanical or Civil engineering qualification.
• Strong communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage construction activities on site.
• Support project delivery, planning, quality, and safety.
• Work closely with project teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
• Assist with the installation and commissioning of mechanical equipment.
• Ensure works are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

Skills

Water treatment experience

On-site experience

Installation & commissioning

Mechanical equipment

Communication skills

Organization skills

Education

Mechanical/Civil engineering degree

Job description

An exciting opportunity is available with a leading infrastructure contractor delivering a major water treatment plant upgrade in the Wellington region.

We're looking for a Site Engineer with hands-on experience in water treatment or wastewater projects, particularly the installation and commissioning of mechanical equipment such as pumps, valves, and associated infrastructure. This role is ideal for someone with a mechanical background who enjoys working on site and is keen to develop their career within the civil infrastructure sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage construction activities on site


• Support project delivery, planning, quality, and safety


• Work closely with project teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders


• Assist with the installation and commissioning of mechanical equipment


• Ensure works are delivered safely, on time, and within budget

About You

• Experience in water treatment, wastewater, or similar infrastructure projects


• Hands-on installation and commissioning experience with mechanical equipment


• 2-3+ years experience on site


• Mechanical / Civil engineering (or related) qualification


• Strong communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills


• Based in New Zealand with the right to work here

What's on Offer

• Working for a Tier 1 company


• Competitive salary package


• Medical and life insurance


• Ongoing training and development


• Enhanced KiwiSaver contributions


• The opportunity to work on major infrastructure projects that make a real difference to New Zealand communities