Site Engineer

Posted 21 November 2024
LocationCanterbury
Job type Permanent
DisciplineConstructionInfrastructure
Reference910690

Job description

The company
A locally owned and operated civil contractor operating in Central Otago and Southland are looking for a Site Engineer for projects in Southland or Central Otago.

They have a strong pipeline in place with projects in both private developments and local councils.

The role will cover:
  • Large scale earthworks
  • Civil works including 3 waters
  • Roading
  • Subdivision construction
  • Infrastructure
  • Site works
Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee daily coordination of civil works.
  • Liaise with the Contracts Manager on programming.
  • Interpret plans to ensure accuracy & quality.
  • Ensure all safety requirements are met, prestart risk assessments, toolbox discussions, PPE equipment.
  • Management of subcontractors.
  • Monitoring workloads & resources to distribute work evenly and maximise utilisation.
  • Environmentally aware - carry out operations in such a way to minimise our impact on the environment.
  • Contract management - Contracts priced and won, on an approved profit margin.
The Ideal Candidate
  • Bachelor of Engineering or National Diploma in Engineering, NZCE, or equivalent.
  • Current driver’s license.
  • History of delivering projects to meet time, quality, and budget targets, as well as customer expectations.
  • Ability to manage, motivate, and relate to people at all levels.
  • Experience managing civil projects.
  • Self-starter who is both organised and disciplined.
  
This role includes an excellent salary package plus a company vehicle with health insurance. A relocation support package is also on offer for the right person.

If this role excites you and you are ready to embark on an exciting journey, please apply now. Alternatively, reach out to Courtney Townsend at 027 321 1447 or courtney@assemblerecruit.com to explore current civil market roles across the South Island.