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Project Engineer
Job summary
A recruiting firm in Wellington is seeking an experienced Project Engineer with a strong background in New Zealand civil infrastructure. This permanent position offers a salary range of $110,000 - $130,000 annually, along with benefits such as a company vehicle and health insurance. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience managing large projects and must hold a relevant Civil Engineering qualification. Strong leadership and time management skills are essential for success.
Benefits
Qualifications
- 5+ years’ experience in managing large civil construction projects.
- Strong time management skills.
- Ability to pass all pre-employment tests.
Responsibilities
- Planning, monitoring, controlling, and programming construction projects.
- Communicating at all levels throughout the project.
- Resource planning, documentation control, monitoring and reporting.
Skills
Education
With the 2025/2026 Civil Construction season shifting into gear, several of my clients are seeking experienced Project Engineers to join their expanding businesses. If you're a Project Engineer with Major New Zealand Civil Infrastructure experience and seeking something challenging, this is for you. This role will see you reporting to Senior leadership, planning, monitoring, controlling and programming. You will be communicating at all levels throughout the project, including clients, contractors, sub-contractors and the general public.
- 5+ years’ experience in managing large civil construction projects
- Hold a relevant Civil Engineering qualification
- Liaising with clients, contractors, staff and general public
- Provide strong team leadership and support
- Resource planning, documentation control, monitoring and reporting both financial and site progress
- Be health & safety, quality and environmentally driven
- Managing risks and issues
- New Zealand Residency or a valid work visa
- Hold a clean Full Class 1 licence
- Ability to pass all pre-employment tests
- Proven Civil Engineering skills with strong time management skills
- Permanent role - $110,000 - $130,000 per annum
- Company vehicle + Health Insurance after 6 months
- Strong growth and development culture
- Good people and a family focused business
- Long term, secure workload into 2026 and beyond
If this role is for you, now is the time to get in touch with Max Goodman from Stellar Recruitment at Max.g@stellarrecruitment.co.nz or call 021 192 4899.
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* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.
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