Job Description

Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here

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

• 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

Have a look at our other great benefits here!

Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity

We have an excellent opportunity for a Site Engineer to join our team in Wellington.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll be right in the mix – supporting project delivery, working closely with site teams, and helping keep everything on track from a technical and delivery perspective. You’ll be involved across the full lifecycle of projects, from planning and tendering through to completion.

If you enjoy solving problems, working with people, and seeing projects come to life on site, this could be a great fit.

The key responsibilities in this role include:

• Support the development of project methodologies, budgets, and construction programmes

• Assist in managing contracts to ensure delivery meets clients’ expectations and specifications, with a focus on Zero Harm, Quality and Environmental compliance.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with client representatives

• Identify and assist with contractual issues, variations, and compliance matters

• Provide coaching, mentoring and on the job development opportunities

Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills

You’ll will be someone who takes a collaborative approach and strives for excellence. We’d also value:

• A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent (BE or NZCE, business management or equivalent)

• Proven experience as a Project or Site Engineer within the Construction industry

• Strong understanding of contract management and project delivery processes

• Ability to influence and negotiate effectively with clients and sub-contractors

• Understanding of financial and accounting processes

• Demonstrated ability to support a culture of safety, quality, and environmental excellence

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site here!

Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application! The reference number for this role is733070

We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior

At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.