Project Engineer

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Project Engineer

Contract Type:

Full Time

Location:

Gisborne - Gisborne

Industry:

Engineering

Contact Name:

Brianna Keogh

Contact Email:

briannak@roblawmax.co.nz

Contact Phone:

+64 4 974 8514

Date Published:

07-Jul-2025

Job reference:

BK77695

About the role

Following the damage caused by Cyclone Gabrielle, a programme of recovery work is underway to restore State Highway 2 and State Highway 35 in the region back to two lanes. Join as a Project Engineer to lead delivery of mid to large-scale roading projects, applying your civil engineering expertise and knowledge of NZ contracting standards to drive successful outcomes.

Duties

  • Manage project delivery from planning and reporting through completion (3–12 month look-ahead, monthly planning).
  • Co-ordinate with contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders and manage subcontractors effectively (instructions, variations, claims, etc.)
  • Ensure compliance with NZ civil engineering standards and legislation
  • Monitor project progress, budgets, and quality control measures
  • Provide technical guidance and resolve engineering challenges onsite

Skills & Experience

  • Degree or qualification in Civil Engineering required
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in civil construction project delivery
  • At least 3 years’ experience specifically as a Project Engineer in NZ working on major civil sites.
  • Strong knowledge of NZ civil contracting business practices
  • Commitment and understanding of working within Te Ao Māori and uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles

Benefits

  • Competitive salary circa $110 - $130k pa
  • Opportunities for a relocation package and assistance getting settled in the area.
  • Supportive team environment focused on safety & innovation
  • Exposure to high-profile infrastructure projects across NZ
  • Access to a vehicle pool

About the company/Culture

Join a leading civil construction project committed to excellence in infrastructure development. Our culture values integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

To be a part of some significant and exciting projects apply here online or call Brianna on 021 541 736 today for a confidential chat. If this role is not for you, but you do want to talk about a change and any other roles we have, that are not advertised, don't hesitate to get in touch today! We have interesting clients in every corner and region of NZ. Civil Managers, Contract Managers and skilled Site Engineers I want to hear from you!

RobLawMax specialises in recruitment across Construction, Infrastructure, Engineering, Manufacturing, Energy and Industrial sectors. As specialists, our consultants are equipped with industry-specific knowledge, extensive networks, and an empathy and understanding of the recruitment process within infrastructure construction. We are proud to announce that we have recently achieved ISO9001 accreditation for our Quality Management System (QMS), and ISO450001 accreditation for Occupational Health and Safety (OHandS) management systems.

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