Not all Site Engineer roles are the same, some are heavily paperwork focused, some keep you stuck doing QA and set out.

This isn’t one of those roles.

Benefits

  • $90K – $130K + vehicle + $1,500 medical contribution

  • Strong pipeline of long-term infrastructure work

  • Practical, down-to-earth team culture

  • Good systems and experienced leadership

  • Opportunity to grow into larger project responsibility

  • Complex projects with real delivery challenges

  • Stable contractor with ongoing North Island workload

We are working with a well-established civil contractor delivering complex infrastructure projects across the North Island. Due to continued growth and a strong forward workload, they are looking for practical, site driven engineers and supervisors who enjoy being close to the work and taking ownership onsite.

This role will suit someone who:

  • Enjoys delivery more than sitting behind a desk

  • Likes solving problems onsite

  • Works well with crews and subcontractors

  • Wants to grow into larger project responsibility over time

The Projects

You’ll work across a range of major civil infrastructure projects including:

  • Substations and energy infrastructure

  • Solar farm developments

  • Large-scale earthworks

  • Drainage and utilities

  • Concrete structures (precast and insitu)

  • Three Waters infrastructure

The work is varied, technically interesting, and heavily delivery focused.

The Opportunity

Depending on your experience, you may come in as:

  • Site Engineer ready for more ownership

  • Or hands-on Supervisor with strong technical capability.

About the role

  • Coordinating day-to-day site activities

  • Driving programme delivery

  • Working closely with PMs and Supervisors

  • Managing subcontractors and crews

  • Solving onsite issues

  • QA and documentation

  • Pushing projects through to completion safely and efficiently

This is a role for someone who enjoys being “boots on the ground” and close to delivery.

About You

The ideal person will likely have:

  • 3+ years’ experience on NZ civil infrastructure projects

  • Strong site coordination capability

  • Experience across earthworks, drainage, utilities, or structures (ideal)

  • Confidence working with crews and subcontractors

  • Practical, solutions-focused mindset.

You might currently be:

  • Site Engineer wanting more responsibility

  • Senior Site Engineer already leading workstreams

  • Or a supervisor with strong technical understanding

Civil qualification beneficial but practical delivery experience is highly valued.

Must have

  • NZ Residency or Citizenship required
    (client not accredited)

  • Based in Waikato or open to relocating

  • Willingness to travel for projects when required

Apply Now

If you’re a practical civil professional who enjoys delivery, problem-solving, and being part of a strong site team press APPLY NOW.

For further information, contact Michelle (details in header as SEEK removes direct contact details).

Pre-employment medical, drug & alcohol testing, and background checks apply.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and that will be within 5 working days from expression of interest.

 

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