Description
Summary:
Join a civil contractor delivering complex infrastructure projects, taking ownership across the full project lifecycle from planning to commercial delivery.
Highlights:
1. Exposure to technically challenging multi-disciplinary projects
2. Develop capability in project delivery, contracts, and stakeholder management
3. Clear pathway toward Project Manager-level responsibilities
Project Engineer Waikato, Auckland + Regional Projects
Join a well-established civil contractor delivering complex infrastructure projects across the upper North Island. With strong capability in water and wastewater treatment facilities, heavy concrete structures, and large-scale civil works, the business offers a stable pipeline and exposure to technically challenging projects across multiple disciplines.
This is a hands-on role sitting between the Project Manager and Site Supervisors, with exposure across the full project lifecycle - from planning and programming through to commercial delivery and site coordination.
It’s an excellent opportunity for:
- An intermediate Project Engineer, or
- A Site Engineer with solid site experience who’s ready to step up
You’ll gain real ownership while developing your capability across project delivery, contracts, and stakeholder management.
What You’ll Bring
- 3+ years’ experience in civil construction
- Strong site-based experience on heavy civil projects (e.g. concrete structures, infrastructure works, treatment plants)
- Relevant qualification (NZCE, BE, or equivalent)
- Exposure to (or interest in developing skills in):
- Contracts, variations, and claims
- Programming and forecasting
- Subcontractor management
- Strong communication and coordination skills
- A proactive mindset with the ability to take ownership and drive outcomes
What’s in It for You
- $115K - $125K + attractive performance bonus
- Company vehicle (full personal use)
- Accommodation provided if required
- Long-term pipeline of secured and upcoming work
- Exposure to multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects
- Clear pathway toward Project Manager-level responsibilities
- A supportive but high-performing team environment
Apply Now If you’re ready to step up into a broader role and accelerate your career in civil construction, we’d like to hear from you.
For a confidential discussion, call Kat from Magnetic Recruitment on 0212228454 or APPLY NOW