Stabilising Engineer

fultonhogan; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

KiwiSaver employer contributions

Parental leave top up

Job summary

Fulton Hogan in Hamilton is seeking a Stabilising Engineer to join our team, supporting projects across Waikato and nationwide. This hands-on role will help plan, coordinate and deliver civil works that matter, managing moving parts and solving problems on the go to keep projects safe and on track.

We value practical, collaborative team players with a strong commitment to health, safety and wellbeing, and the ability to travel regularly and adapt to busy periods.

Qualifications

• Experience planning, coordinating and delivering civil works.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and practical hands-on capability.
• Commitment to health, safety and wellbeing on site.
• Collaborative, team-focused approach with initiative.

Responsibilities

• Manage, coordinate and supervise civil projects delivered by Fulton Hogan crews and subcontractors.
• Allocate labour, plant and materials for efficient delivery.
• Develop and implement practical engineered solutions across contracts.
• Identify, assess and manage health and safety risks for workers, road users and the public.
• Identify and control environmental risks through clear processes and improvement.
• Support SOPs and site controls and ensure compliance.
• Build strong relationships with crews, subcontractors and stakeholders to keep work moving.

Skills

Planning & coordination

Mechanical aptitude

Team player

Health & safety

Education

BE or NZCE

Job description

Mō te tūranga | About the role

We’re looking for a Stabilising Engineer to join our team in Hamilton , supporting projects across Waikato and around New Zealand . This is a hands-on role with our national operations crew, where you’ll help plan, coordinate and deliver civil works that matter. You’ll be trusted to manage moving parts, solve problems on the go, and keep projects tracking safely, efficiently and to a high standard. If you like variety, real responsibility, and being part of a team that backs good ideas over big titles, this could be your place.

This role involves regular travel across New Zealand and extended periods away from home . Most work is completed Monday to Friday , with weekend work, travel, and occasional night shift work required during busy periods. It’s a role for someone who enjoys getting stuck in, adapts well, and is ready to do good work wherever the job takes them.

Ngā tino kawenga mahi | Key role responsibilities

• Manage, coordinate and supervise assigned civil projects delivered by Fulton Hogan crews and subcontractors.
• Allocate labour, plant and materials to support smooth and efficient delivery.
• Work collaboratively to develop and implement practical engineered solutions across our contracts.
• Identify, assess and manage health and safety risks for workers, road users and the public.
• Ensure environmental risks are identified, documented and controlled through clear processes and positive process improvement.
• Support the use and continuous improvement of SOPs and site controls.
• Build strong working relationships with crews, subcontractors and stakeholders to keep work moving.

Kei te kimi mātou i tē Ň e whai ana i ēnei ńukau | We’re looking for someone with

• Previous experience in a similar role and a relevant tertiary qualification such as BE or NZCE .
• A current Class 1 Full NZ driver’s licence.
• Mechanical aptitude and practical, hands-on capability.
• A strong commitment to health, safety and wellbeing.
• A collaborative, team-focused approach and the confidence to take initiative.
• Strong planning and coordination skills, with a proactive and accountable work style.
• Pride in delivering quality work and a willingness to travel regularly.
• Has the legal right to work in New Zealand.

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

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 mātou | About us

At Fulton Hogan, Good Work is about more than what we build. It’s how we show up for each other, our customers and our communities. We’re fun, friendly and forward moving. That means less ego, fewer layers, and more backing for people to speak up, pitch in and make an impact. We do serious work, but we’re not overly serious people. We take the work seriously, not ourselves. You’ll join a team that values safety, performance, honesty and progress, while still being easy to work with day to day. Our people help create, connect and care for communities across New Zealand. We support local causes, invest in better ways of delivering infrastructure, and work to reduce our environmental impact while lifting standards across our industry.