Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives enabling you to do the best work of your life. You can experience a world of opportunities to shape a career as unique as you.

WSP is one of the world’s top professional services firms, bringing together some of the brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe. We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. We see the world through a Future Ready® lens, fuelled by a shared commitment to making a positive impact—one project and community at a time.

Engineer – Construction Management, Gisborne

We’re looking for an experienced Engineer – Construction Management to join our Gisborne team. This is a varied, hands-on role where you’ll be involved across the construction phase of civil and transport projects, working closely with clients, contractors, and our wider technical teams.

You’ll take on responsibilities as Engineer’s Representative and/or Site Engineer, playing a key role in project delivery while contributing to the growth and success of the business in a supportive, collaborative environment.

You will:

• Act as Engineer’s Representative and/or Site Engineer during construction phases, in line with NZ3910, contract conditions, and delegated authorities

• Prepare and administer contracts, including tender documentation, evaluation, and recommendations

• Project manage civil and transportation-related projects from construction through to completion

• Manage project controls including programme, risk, variations, cashflow, and reporting

• Prepare clear, well-structured technical reports and project documentation

• Support and mentor team members and contributing to Forward Works Programmes, Long Term Plans, and Asset Management Plans

• Build strong client relationships and ensuring expectations are consistently met

About you

• A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

• 6+ years’ professional experience as an engineer in civil engineering, construction management, or closely related and relevant roles

• Experience as a Resident Engineer or Project Engineer across a variety of infrastructure projects

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to write clear reports and engage effectively with clients and contractors

• Client-focused, with a collaborative, team-first approach

• A full, clean driver’s licence

This position is full time, 40 hours and 5 days per week. The remuneration range for this position is $90,000 – $107,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

We are proud to have the blueprint of Aotearoa New Zealand in our DNA and our 2,000+ expert professionals in 24 offices are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 75,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.

We will review applications as they come in, so if this opportunity sounds like you, don’t wait to apply!