Lead IDC renewal planning and delivery for road infrastructure in New Plymouth

IDC Renewals Engineer

Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful. We offer:

  • Rewarding remuneration including company vehicle and tools of trade
  • Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
  • All the tools of trade you need to do your job
  • Progression and development programs on offer including our inspiring leader's programme for top performers

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced civil or roading professional looking for a role where you can combine your technical expertise with hands-on delivery?

We have an exciting opportunity for an IDC Renewals Engineer to join our team in Taranaki, supporting the planning, scoping and delivery of pavement, surfacing, drainage and structures renewals within the IDC environment.

This is a varied technical role where you'll be involved across the renewals lifecycle, from site investigations and treatment selection through to delivery and quality assurance. Working closely with our IDC Renewals team, NZTA and wider stakeholders, you'll help ensure renewal activities are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

  • Providing technical expertise to support the planning, scoping and delivery of IDC renewal works
  • Supporting pavement, surfacing, drainage and structures renewals
  • Undertaking technical assessments and site investigations, and providing treatment selection input
  • Supporting project methodologies, programmes, budgets and delivery planning
  • Ensuring strong quality processes are embedded across renewal activities
  • Working collaboratively with NZTA, subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams
  • Identifying opportunities to improve quality, efficiency and value
  • Supporting and mentoring others to build technical capability across the IDC team
  • Contributing to reactive variations and emergency works when required
  • Participating in the on-call roster.

Important Skills

  • An engineering or related qualification, or significant relevant technical and supervisory experience
  • Experience in civil maintenance programming, cost estimation and performance-based maintenance contracts
  • Experience across areas such as asset management, design, civil/road construction, surfacing or customer management
  • A strong understanding of road maintenance practices and asset lifecycle management
  • Knowledge of safety management systems and quality principles
  • Strong planning, analytical and problem-solving skills
  • The ability to build collaborative relationships with clients, stakeholders and delivery teams
  • A positive, solutions-focused approach with a commitment to safety and quality
  • A full Class 1 Driver Licence.

Job Info

  • Job Identification 738016
  • Job Category Services and Asset Management Delivery
  • Posting Date 10/30/2026, 12:37 AM
  • Locations New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand
  • Apply Before 11/29/2026, 11:00 AM
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