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WE HAVE ROLES AVAILABLE ACROSS THE INFRASTRUCTURE ARENA INCLUDING:
Stormwater, Wastewater and Environmental Engineers, Surveyors, Estimators, Transport Planning Engineers, Senior Project Managers, Project Managers, Geotechnical Engineers, Structural Engineers, Civil Engineers, Site / Project Engineers, Secondary Engineers, Power Systems Engineers.
PROJECTS ARE ACROSS ALL AREAS INCLUDING:
Land Development, Transport and Major Infrastructure, Industrial and Residential Buildings, Roading, Bridges, Rail and Highways, Underground, Water, Earthworks and streetscape, Tunnelling, Drainage and Pipelaying, Piling, Land Surveying, All water services, Power and Renewables.
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Below are some of our many available roles that are currently in demand in New Zealand. View and submit your CV to get underway with our job application process or scroll to register for updates and get in touch with our friendly team.
Our clients are seeking Senior Quantity Surveyors for numerous construction projects throughout New Zealand.
The Senior Quantity Surveyor will have overall responsibility for the control of the project finances and provide direction to the Site Management Team as required.
As a principal company representative on the construction site, he/she will be responsible for ensuring safety, quality, cost, and time requirements are adhered to throughout the duration of the contract, including the maintenance period that follows.
As a key member of the Commercial department, the Senior Quantity Surveyor will lead by example, provide day-to-day guidance and mentoring of team members and be responsible for directly and indirectly contributing towards day-to-delivery, competitive strategy and net margin target achievement.
Job Requirements:
- A formal qualification in Quantity Surveying (Diploma or degree in Quantity Surveying) particularly from tertiary institutions in the United Kingdom
- 3-7 years of experience in Quantity Surveying
- New Build/multi-story construction experience
- Residential & Commercial build knowledge
- Excellent communication skills
Our clients are seeking Quantity Surveyors for numerous construction projects throughout New Zealand.
The Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for providing direction to the Site Management Team as required on the financial status and forecasting of the project.
He/she will also ensure that safety, quality, cost, and time requirements are adhered to throughout the duration of the contract, including the maintenance period that follows.
As a key member of the Commercial department, the Quantity Surveyor will lead by example, by providing day-to-day guidance and mentoring of team members, whilst also directly and indirectly contributing towards day-to-delivery.
Job Requirements:
- A formal qualification in Quantity Surveying (Diploma or degree in Quantity Surveying) particularly from tertiary institutions in the United Kingdom
- 2-4 years of experience in Quantity Surveying
- New Build/multi-story construction experience
- Residential & Commercial build knowledge
- Excellent communication skills
New Zealand is seeking Project Engineers in the infrastructure space.
Typically requirements are:
- A formal civil engineering qualification
- 5 + years' experience in a civil engineering position
- Ideally experienced with bulk earthwork, Concrete and Civil construction
- Experience in reviewing technical drawings and design
- Excellent organisational skills and demonstrated customer relationship management skills
- Sound project or engineering operations experience, including budget management
Overseas applications are welcome
New Zealand is seeking intermediate and senior Stormwater Engineers in the above areas. There are multiple long-term projects across a number of different cities and regions.
Jobs are all around New Zealand and overseas applicants are welcome to apply.
You would be suitable qualified and have extensive construction and detailed design experience in stormwater, land drainage, water supply and wastewater infrastructure projects.
We have numerous roles for Environmental engineers throughout New Zealand.
You'll need at least 5 years of experience in environmental engineering with excellent technical and communication skills (spoken and written).
Relevant degree qualifications are required and overseas applicants are welcome to apply.
We are looking for dynamic Senior Structural Engineers.
The projects you would be involved with are varied and challenging, so if you enjoy leading a team, structural engineering design, detailing and construction monitoring, we would like to hear from you.
To fit these roles you will need 8+ years experience and be able to work independently on projects from inception to completion, whilst leading and motivating your team.
You would need to be able to:
- Place a high value on providing excellent customer service
- Be professional and have a strong work ethic
- Demonstrate an enthusiastic and positive attitude
- Work in an office environment but be physically fit for site investigation work
- Have good computer skills
- Have excellent report writing skills
Overseas applicants are welcome to apply.
Our client is currently needing a solid Transport modeller with 5+ years upwards who want to be a part of an expanding team.
We are looking for people with skills in some or all the following areas to enhance the team:
- Strategic and/or operation (meso, micro) modelling
- Aimsun experience ideal, but not essential
- Traffic data collation and analysis
- Transport model network construction
- Travel demand development
- Model calibration and validation
- Pedestrian, cycling, public transport and multi-modal traffic analysis
- Model testing, application, and transport assessment
- Reporting and presentation
This is your chance to take that next step into a challenging role and use your technical know-how together with your strong investigation, analytical and communication skills to deliver excellent service to key and emerging clients in New Zealand.
Working in multi-disciplinary teams to provide cost-effective, practical, innovative technology and engineering solutions.
Day to day tasks would involve:
- Undertaking transport modelling work to support a wide range of transport projects
- Provide technical expertise in transport planning
- Supporting business development
- Maintain technical and professional standards
- Provide specialist inputs to expressions of interest and proposals.
- Participation in the supervision, growth and development of the team’s transportation professionals.
To be successful in this role you will need:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- 5+ years and upwards relevant transport modelling experience at a professional level
- Confident and capable communicator
- Strong technical skills and knowledge
- Advanced time management skills and an ability to work to tight deadlines
- Ability to work within a team of modellers and cross-discipline transport experts
Simply click on the apply button and complete the short application form and upload a copy of your CV.
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Senior Mechanical/HVAC Engineer opportunities in Auckland.
As an experienced Senior Mechanical/HVAC Engineer, you will be involved in many facets of a consulting role from site surveys to initial design meetings, to producing designs and specifications for building services equipment, to installation, commissioning and handover working on various buildings from schools to commercial offices to hospitals.
As the successful candidate you will have:
- At least 7 years’ experience working as a Mechanical Engineer in a consultancy environment with contractor experience also required
- Experience designing HVAC/mechanical building services systems
- Proficiency in various software including Carrier, Bluebeam, etc.
- Excellent time management and teamwork skills
- Strong job management skills
- Excellent English communication skills - written and verbal
- Desire to work in a team delivering high - level projects
Simply click on the apply button and complete the short application form and upload a copy of your CV.
We’ll be in touch with the next steps!
We look forward to hearing from you.
Senior Mechanical/HVAC Engineer opportunities in Auckland.
As an experienced Senior Mechanical/HVAC Engineer, you will be involved in many facets of a consulting role from site surveys to initial design meetings, to producing designs and specifications for building services equipment, to installation, commissioning and handover working on various buildings from schools to commercial offices to hospitals.
As the successful candidate you will have:
- At least 7 years’ experience working as a Mechanical Engineer in a consultancy environment with contractor experience also required
- Experience designing HVAC/mechanical building services systems
- Proficiency in various software including Carrier, Bluebeam, etc.
- Excellent time management and teamwork skills
- Strong job management skills
- Excellent English communication skills - written and verbal
- Desire to work in a team delivering high - level projects
Simply click on the apply button and complete the short application form and upload a copy of your CV.
We’ll be in touch with the next steps!
We look forward to hearing from you.
Our client is a leading roading and civil infrastructure company in New Zealand and they’re on a dynamic growth path.
They are actively seeking experienced Project Engineers (Roads) to support projects throughout New Zealand.
Reporting to the Construction Manager who will look after the commercial side of things, you will be part of teams looking to deliver road construction, surfacing and subdivisions projects with a focus on delivery and quality.
What you’ll bring to the role:
- Extensive industry experience in Roading and Civil Construction
- Ideally some commercial experience managing finances on your own projects
- Civil Engineering Degree or a National Certificate
- A strong focus on quality outcomes
Our client is a dynamic and trusted New Zealand civil construction business with a ‘customer number one’ focus and a team of over 1700 staff.
They are looking for Estimators to join their team and support projects throughout New Zealand and to be a key part of the bidding and tender preparation process with projects ranging in value between $1 and $8 million.
Responsibilities will include:
- Managing the full tender process including preparation, review and delivery of tenders and quotes
- Pricing of variations
- Attribute writing and detailed bid submission
- Measurements, take-offs and estimates for a range of civil construction projects
- Risk prediction, assessment, and valuation
- Work with clients/customers to ensure they understand our Bids and resolve concerns or issues
What you’ll bring to the role:
- Proven tendering experience, preferably within roading / civil infrastructure construction
- A result focused, commercially astute outlook and a practical approach to problem solving
- Ability to handle a diverse workload along, whilst finding creative and forward-thinking solutions
- Estimating and / or Quantity Surveying experience - technical qualifications preferred
- Proficient with CCS Candy or Benchmark, Microsoft Projects
- Sound Contractual Knowledge especially NZS 3910:2013
Our client is looking for candidates from overseas to fill a number of vacancies including Design Manager, Architect, Site Supervisor, Site Manager, Contracts Manager, Project Manager and Civil Project Manager to work on a number of large scale projects throughout New Zealand that range in value from $100-$400 million
If you have a strong background and experience in these roles and in working for large developers on projects involving local residential, complex building or apartment high-rise, apply now!
Our client is a leading roading and civil infrastructure company in New Zealand and they’re on a dynamic growth path.
They are looking for Road Maintenance Managers across various regions throughout New Zealand.
On a day to day basis, you will be managing the operational team for delivery of cyclic maintenance works, annual programmed works, pre-reseal repairs, and additional works projects. You will also manage our supplier and sub-contractor relationships and support and foster a safe work environment.
If you’re committed to a safety-first culture and this sounds like a role for you then this is what you will need in order to successfully deliver:
- Engineering qualification, BE, NZCE or similar
- Experience in leading safety within teams
- Civil construction, operational delivery background with a minimum of 10 years’ experience
- Sound understanding of the legislative framework, standards and best practice methodology that apply to project management and audit issues
- Excellent knowledge of the NZ legislation, accreditations, industry guidelines and standards
- High level communications skills with an influencing emphasis
- Flexible and resilient approach with the ability to travel
- Excellent interpersonal skills that enable the building of effective relationships
- Driving Licence (current, full and clean)
- STMS L1
- High attention to detail
Project Managers are required across New Zealand in all disciplines.
If you have Senior Project Management experience and relevant Engineering qualifications please send us your CV and we will be able to ascertain what roles would suit you best.
Overseas applicants are welcome to apply.
Project Managers are required across New Zealand in all disciplines.
If you have Project Management experience and relevant Engineering qualifications please send us your CV and we will be able to ascertain what roles would suit you best.
Overseas applicants are welcome to apply.
We have numerous roles for Civil Engineers in New Zealand and depending on your skills and experience we can match you to your preferred employer.
Typically you will require
- AT least 5 years relevant experience
- A BEng
- Client management experience
- Modelling and drafting experience
- Infrastructure design experience
- Reporting skills
- Site monitoring experience
- Strong written and verbal communication
Overseas applications are welcome
We are looking for Site Managers to support various construction and infrastructure projects throughout New Zealand.
The Site Manager will be responsible for managing the site team and ensuring that safety, quality, cost and time requirements are adhered to throughout the duration of the contract, including the maintenance period that follows.
Reporting to the Senior Site Manager or Project Manager, duties and accountabilities will include:
- Work with the Project Manager and Senior Site Managers to produce construction methodologies and programs which accurately define the project and comply with the contract requirements.
- Work with the Project Manager to ensure effect of delays are analysed (within 20 days) and claims for extension of time are prepared and substantiated for Client’s representatives.
- Work with the Quantity Surveyor for the approval of payment to all Subcontractors and suppliers.
- Ensure all personnel on the work site understand and comply with the requirements of the Project Management Plan, Head Contract and Project Specifications.
- Undertake Quality Assurance checks to ensure works are being carried out to the requirements of the Project Quality Plan, Head Contract, Drawings and Specifications.
Job Requirements:
- A relevant trade qualification or qualification in Construction or Project Management
- Significant experience in hands-on site management of commercial and civil construction projects
- Excellent programming ability as well as organisational and negotiation skills
- Ability to lead teams and managed and coordinate subcontractors
New Zealand is seeking intermediate and senior Stormwater Engineers. There are multiple long-term projects across a number of different cities and regions.
Jobs are all around New Zealand and overseas applicants are welcome to apply.
You would be suitably qualified and have extensive construction and detailed design experience in stormwater, land drainage, water supply and wastewater infrastructure projects.
We have numerous roles for surveyors throughout New Zealand. Roles require surveyors to plan, direct and conduct survey work and fulfil survey requirements on a variety of infrastructure, residential and commercial projects. A minimum of 2 years experience is required and ideally a Bachelor of Surveying or equivalent.
Overseas applicants are welcome to apply.
As infrastructure projects get underway in New Zealand we have clients looking for Intermediate to Senior Transport Planning Engineers
Typically you will need
- Experience in transport planning or transport strategy
- Ability to support strategy or planning projects
- Understanding and knowledge of transport planning and funding
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Tertiary qualification in an area related to transport design engineering
- Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in the field of Transportation Design
- Experience in leading a team and projects
Overseas applicants are welcome to apply.
We have a number of Geotechnical Engineering roles available in New Zealand.
Typically applicants would be responsible for undertaking geotechnical investigations, engineering design, writing reports and overseeing construction.
You would normally require the following skills and experience
- A tertiary qualification in Geology or Engineering
- Significant Geotechnical Engineering experience
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Be a strong team player
Overseas applicants are welcome to apply.
New Zealand has an ongoing requirements for Power Engineers.
Requirements generally are:
- University degree - BE Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent
- 2-5 years relevant experience in T&D substation design
- Knowledge of the T&D industry in New Zealand
- Site experience/experience in projects being constructed and commissioned
- Experience in suitable software packages
- Excellent organisation and communication skills
- Self-motivated and keen to progress career
Please send us your CV for us to assess and we will be in touch.
Experienced Bridge Engineers/Team Leader opportunities available in Auckland.
Reporting to the Bridging team Manager, the purpose of this role is to provide consultancy services to clients in the areas of Bridge & Civil structures with a focus on analysis, reporting, design, and supervision for bridge engineering projects. The successful candidate will lead a team to successful outcomes and support their development, contributing to the success of the sector in meeting its business plan.
Skills and Experience needed
- Tertiary qualification in an area related to bridge engineering or equivalent – CPEng status or equivalent
- Minimum of 10 – 15 years of professional experience in the field of Bridge Engineering, including experience in seismic design
- Experience in leading a team
- Experience in developing new business by identifying and capitalising on opportunities to increase revenue, profit, and expand market penetration
- Strong organisational ability to optimise and prioritise conflicting demands in a busy environment, to achieve deadlines and see responsibilities through to completion.
Simply click on the apply button and complete the short application form and upload a copy of your CV. We’ll be in touch with the next steps! We look forward to hearing from you.
Our client is a leading roading and civil infrastructure company in New Zealand and they’re on a dynamic growth path.
They are seeking Project Managers to support projects throughout New Zealand. Reporting to the Construction Manager, you will work on projects valued at between $1 and $8 million and focussing on delivery and quality. You’ll also be responsible for the day to day leadership of a team of Graduates and Project Engineers as well as their future development.
What you’ll bring to the role:
- Extensive industry experience in Roading and Civil Construction
- Ideally some commercial experience managing finances on your own projects
- Civil Engineering Degree or a National Certificate
- A strong focus on quality outcomes
Our client is a leading roading and civil infrastructure company in New Zealand and they’re on a dynamic growth path.
They are seeking Surfacing Project Managers to support projects throughout New Zealand.
Reporting to the Surfacing manager, you will be working on a variety of projects valued up to $5 Million. With a strong background in surfacing, you will be an integral part of project delivery and execution. You’ll also be responsible for the day to day leadership of a team of Site and Project Engineers and the delivery team.
What you’ll bring to the role:
- Ideally you will have experience working on Surfacing projects as a Project Manager
- In depth knowledge of aggregates, surfacing (hot mix and chipsealing) and an excellent technical understanding of materials and their applications
- Manage commercial component of contract, budget, quality, programming with support from branch Commercial Manager
- Relevant Industry Qualifications
- A strong focus on clients, relationships and quality outcomes
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