Job Description

Nau mai, haere mai ki a Fulton Hogan | Join us at Fulton Hogan
We’re looking for a Project Engineer to join our Road Maintenance team in Wairoa. You’ll lead the delivery of road and infrastructure maintenance under our WDC Road Maintenance Contract, helping us deliver the safe, reliable transport networks that local communities rely on every day.

Mō te tūranga | About the role

This is a hands-on engineering role where you’ll be at the centre of our road maintenance and renewals programme across the Wairoa network.

You’ll split your time between site and office – leading crews, coordinating works, and managing contract performance. From planned renewals to emergency response, you’ll make sure our work is delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard, directly improving safety, resilience and connectivity for the community.

Ngā kawenga matua | Key responsibilities

• Lead project teams and take ownership of the day-to-day running of sites to deliver construction and maintenance works
• Plan, schedule and coordinate works, resources, subcontractors, materials and plant to meet programme, safety and quality targets
• Manage consents and Environmental Management Plans (EMPs), ensuring full compliance and high environmental standards
• Drive quality and commercial outcomes through field measurements, audits, claims, pricing and accurate project documentation
• Monitor KPIs and contract performance, identifying opportunities to improve safety, productivity and customer outcomes
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, councils, subcontractors and stakeholders to support smooth project delivery

Kei te kimi mātou i tētahi e whai ana i ēnei pūkenga | We’re looking for someone with

• Relevant engineering qualification (BE, NZCE, Diploma, or equivalent)
• Experience in roading and infrastructure projects and/or maintenance delivery
• Proven skills in planning, programming and coordinating works
• Strong leadership capability with experience managing and developing operational teams
• Solid background in quality assurance (QA) and contract administration
• Experience managing consents and Environmental Management Plans (EMPs) for council and/or Waka Kotahi projects

He pai te mahi, he pai ngā painga | Good work, good benefits

At Fulton Hogan, we genuinely care about the wellbeing of our people and giving them the tools and opportunities they need to succeed and grow with us. You’ll have access to:

• Medical insurance after the eligibility period.
• Life insurance.
• KiwiSaver employer contributions after service milestones, up to 7%.
• Parental leave top‑up payment with additional return‑to‑work support.
• Ongoing training and development, with clear career growth and progression opportunities.
• Great discounts at a wide range of retailers.

Ko wai mātou | About us

Fulton Hogan is an integrated infrastructure, construction and services business working across New Zealand and Australia. We partner with clients and communities to design, build, operate and maintain critical assets – from bitumen and quarries to roads, water and energy. Our people are united by a simple purpose: to create, connect and care for communities, while reducing environmental impact and supporting more sustainable futures.

Learn more about us at Homepage - Fulton Hogan and apply to be part of our growing industry.

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply:

Want to help deliver safer, more reliable roads for the Wairoa community? Apply now and start your journey with our Fulton Hogan whānau.

All successful candidates must undergo and pass a pre‑employment medical and drug screen prior to employment.