Stabilising Engineer

Fulton Hogan; Hamilton; 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

Ongoing training and development

Retail discounts

Job summary

Fulton Hogan in Hamilton is seeking a Stabilising Engineer to support civil projects across the Waikato and New Zealand. This hands‑on role involves planning, coordinating and delivering works safely and efficiently, with responsibility for practical engineered solutions and active hazard management.

The position requires regular travel around New Zealand, extended periods away, and occasional night shifts during peaks.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification (BE or NZCE).
• Current Class 1 Full NZ driver's licence.
• Mechanical aptitude with hands‑on capability and safety focus.
• Willingness to travel regularly.

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.
• 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 improvements.
• Support the use and improvement of SOPs and site controls.
• Build strong working relationships with crews, subcontractors and stakeholders to keep work moving.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Planning and coordination

Teamwork

Health and safety awareness

Initiative

Education

BE

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 tētahi e whai ana i ēnei pūkenga | 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 ngā 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 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.