Project Engineer
Approved
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About the role
Higgins Wellington is looking for a driven and capable Project Engineer to join our team. This is a key role for someone who is ready to take ownership of project delivery, lead technical outcomes, and support the successful execution of civil construction works across the region.
What you’ll be doing
Leading the planning, coordination, and delivery of construction activities
Owning project or section delivery from planning through to close out
Driving short- and medium-term programming and daily site coordination
Providing technical leadership across engineering, quality, and compliance
Overseeing setting out, verification and technical assurance
Managing quality systems, ITPs, documentation, and non-conformance resolution
Monitoring progress, identifying risks and implementing corrective actions
Supporting commercial performance including cost tracking, forecasting, and variations
Coordinating subcontractors and suppliers to ensure safe, high-quality delivery
Building strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams
Championing safety, environmental and quality standards across all activities
Coaching and supporting Site Engineers, Graduates, and delivery teams
What you’ll bring to the role
Proven experience in civil construction or infrastructure project delivery
Experience leading project or section delivery
Strong understanding of construction methodologies and engineering principles
Exposure to planning, programming, and coordinating site activities
Commercial awareness including cost control, variations, and contract administration
Experience managing subcontractors and multiple stakeholders
Strong communication and leadership skills
Ability to problem solve, make sound decisions, and manage competing priorities
Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Construction, or a related discipline
Full Class 1 licence
Why join us
Competitive salary
Permanent, full-time role with guaranteed 40 hours per week
KiwiSaver employer contribution matched up to 4%
Opportunities to upskill and gain further licences or qualifications
Great benefits for you and your family
About Higgins
Higgins is a leading construction and infrastructure company, proudly building and maintaining roads, bridges, and civil projects that connect communities across New Zealand. With a strong focus on safety, quality, and sustainability, we deliver projects that make a real difference. At Higgins, you'll join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and career growth because we believe our people are the foundation of our success.
Higgins is committed to a drug-free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing along with a health check. You'll need to be fit for work!
We're with you on the road ahead
Ko tatou kei a koe i te huarahi kei mua
We are actively looking to fill this role and encourage your early application. Applications are reviewed regularly, and we reserve the right to remove the advertisement before the advertised closing date.
Research shows that females and minority groups don't always apply for roles unless they match 100% of the requirements. So, if this role is of interest but you feel you don't quite fit, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are enriched by many nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.
What you’ll be doing
Leading the planning, coordination, and delivery of construction activities
Owning project or section delivery from planning through to close out
Driving short- and medium-term programming and daily site coordination
Providing technical leadership across engineering, quality, and compliance
Overseeing setting out, verification and technical assurance
Managing quality systems, ITPs, documentation, and non-conformance resolution
Monitoring progress, identifying risks and implementing corrective actions
Supporting commercial performance including cost tracking, forecasting, and variations
Coordinating subcontractors and suppliers to ensure safe, high-quality delivery
Building strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams
Championing safety, environmental and quality standards across all activities
Coaching and supporting Site Engineers, Graduates, and delivery teams
What you’ll bring to the role
Proven experience in civil construction or infrastructure project delivery
Experience leading project or section delivery
Strong understanding of construction methodologies and engineering principles
Exposure to planning, programming, and coordinating site activities
Commercial awareness including cost control, variations, and contract administration
Experience managing subcontractors and multiple stakeholders
Strong communication and leadership skills
Ability to problem solve, make sound decisions, and manage competing priorities
Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Construction, or a related discipline
Full Class 1 licence
Why join us
Competitive salary
Permanent, full-time role with guaranteed 40 hours per week
KiwiSaver employer contribution matched up to 4%
Opportunities to upskill and gain further licences or qualifications
Great benefits for you and your family
About Higgins
Higgins is a leading construction and infrastructure company, proudly building and maintaining roads, bridges, and civil projects that connect communities across New Zealand. With a strong focus on safety, quality, and sustainability, we deliver projects that make a real difference. At Higgins, you'll join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and career growth because we believe our people are the foundation of our success.
Higgins is committed to a drug-free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing along with a health check. You'll need to be fit for work!
We're with you on the road ahead
Ko tatou kei a koe i te huarahi kei mua
We are actively looking to fill this role and encourage your early application. Applications are reviewed regularly, and we reserve the right to remove the advertisement before the advertised closing date.
Research shows that females and minority groups don't always apply for roles unless they match 100% of the requirements. So, if this role is of interest but you feel you don't quite fit, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are enriched by many nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.