Project Engineer

We are currently working with a civil contractor in Wellington looking for a Project Engineer with experience delivering civil infrastructure, land development, roading, structures, or utilities projects.

Our client is a respected contractor with a strong pipeline of secured work across the Wellington region and wider Lower North Island. With a commitment to developing its people and promoting from within, this role offers an opportunity to develop your technical and leadership skills while progressing your career towards senior engineering or project management positions.

Projects could likely include a mix of civil infrastructure, earthworks, land development, water, structures, utilities, transportation, and public infrastructure works.

Key day to day responsibilities;

• Interpret drawings, specifications, and contract documentation.
• Support project planning, programming, procurement, and construction methodology development.
• Monitor project progress and assist with reporting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Coordinate with site teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants.
• Ensure quality assurance processes are implemented and maintained.
• Prepare and manage project documentation, including work plans, inspection and test plans, and site records.
• Assist with quantity tracking, measurements, and project administration.
• Promote and uphold a strong health, safety, and environmental culture across all project activities.

About You

• Relevant qualification in Civil Engineering, NZCE, or a related discipline.
• Ideally, 5+ years' experience within civil construction, infrastructure, or related project environments.
• Experience working alongside construction site teams and subcontractors.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to build effective working relationships across a range of stakeholders.
• A proactive attitude and desire to continue developing your engineering career.
• New Zealand work rights (Citizenship, Residency, or valid work visa).

What's on Offer

• Exposure to a diverse range of civil and infrastructure projects.
• Career progression opportunities within a supportive business.
• Mentorship from experienced industry professionals.
• Competitive remuneration package.
• A positive team culture focused on quality delivery, professional development, and safety.

If you're looking for the next step in your engineering career and want to be involved in meaningful infrastructure projects, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply online today or contact us for a confidential discussion about this role or other opportunities available across New Zealand's construction and infrastructure sectors.

RobLawMax specialises in recruitment across Construction, Infrastructure, Engineering, Manufacturing, Energy and Industrial sectors. As specialists, our consultants are equipped with industry-specific knowledge, extensive networks, and an empathy and understanding of the recruitment process within infrastructure construction. We are proud to announce that we have recently achieved ISO9001 accreditation for our Quality Management System (QMS), and ISO450001 accreditation for Occupational Health and Safety (OHandS) management systems.