Project Engineer

Description

Summary: Lead and coordinate civil infrastructure projects, taking ownership of site operations and ensuring quality outcomes for critical transport networks. Highlights: 1. Lead crews and manage day-to-day site operations 2. Strong blend of site leadership and project coordination 3. Clear career progression opportunities into senior leadership Project Engineer - Roading & Infrastructure Maintenance Wairoa We are partnering with a leading civil infrastructure contractor to secure a Project Engineer for a key road maintenance and renewals contract in Wairoa. You’ll play a central role in delivering a mix of planned maintenance, renewals, and reactive works across the network. This position offers a strong blend of site leadership and project coordination.This is a hands-on role at the heart of a critical transport network - supporting the delivery of safe, reliable roads that local communities depend on every day. You must be based in Wairoa or nearby. Commuting from Gisborne is considered viable; however, longer-distance commuting is not sustainable for this role. The Role: - Lead crews and take ownership of day-to-day site operations - Plan, programme, and coordinate labour, plant, materials, and subcontractors - Deliver both planned works and emergency response activities - Ensure compliance with consents and Environmental Management Plans (EMPs) - Drive quality and commercial outcomes through QA, audits, claims, and reporting - Monitor KPIs and contract performance, identifying improvements - Build and maintain strong relationships with council and key stakeholders About You - Experience in civil infrastructure - Strong planning, programming, and coordination capability - Proven leadership experience managing site teams - Solid understanding of QA processes and contract administration - Relevant qualification (BE, NZCE, Diploma) preferred What’s on Offer - Work on a long-term, secure maintenance contract - Strong pipeline of ongoing work and stability - Clear career progression opportunities into senior leadership - Supportive, well-established team environment Benefits include: - Medical insurance (after eligibility period) - Life insurance - KiwiSaver employer contributions up to 7% (based on service milestones) - Parental leave top-up payments with return-to-work support - Ongoing training and development opportunities - Access to a wide range of retail discounts - Vehicle If you’re looking for a role where you can step into a key position, lead from the front, and grow your career while making a tangible impact in a regional community, this is a great opportunity to consider. For a confidential discussion, call Kat from Magnetic Recruitment on 0212228454 or apply now