Posted 12 July, 2026
Site Engineer and Site Supervisor Hamilton / Taupo
Kings Recruitment
Hamilton, WKO, NZ
Full Time
Reference: 1a8cb2e9582b1316
Job Description
Site Engineer and Site Supervisor Hamilton / Taupo Kings Recruitment - Hamilton, North Island Not all Site Engineer roles are the same, some are heavily paperwork focused, some keep you stuck doing QA and set out. This isn’t one of those roles. $90K - $130K + vehicle + $1,500 medical contribution Strong pipeline of long-term infrastructure work Practical, down-to-earth team culture Good systems and experienced leadership Opportunity to grow into larger project responsibility Complex projects with real delivery challenges Stable contractor with ongoing North Island workload We are working with a well-established civil contractor delivering complex infrastructure projects across the North Island. Due to continued growth and a strong forward workload, they are looking for practical, site driven engineers and supervisors who enjoy being close to the work and taking ownership onsite. This role will suit someone who: Enjoys delivery more than sitting behind a desk Likes solving problems onsite Works well with crews and subcontractors Wants to grow into larger project responsibility over time The Projects You’ll work across a range of major civil infrastructure projects including: Substations and energy infrastructure Large-scale earthworks Drainage and utilities Concrete structures (precast and insitu) Three Waters infrastructure The work is varied, technically interesting, and heavily delivery focused. The Opportunity Depending on your experience, you may come in as: Site Engineer ready for more ownership Or hands-on Supervisor with strong technical capability. About the role Coordinating day-to-day site activities Working closely with PMs and Supervisors Managing subcontractors and crews Solving onsite issues QA and documentation Pushing projects through to completion safely and efficiently This is a role for someone who enjoys being “boots on the ground” and close to delivery. About You The ideal person will likely have: 3+ years’ experience on NZ civil infrastructure projects Experience across earthworks, drainage, utilities, or structures (ideal) Confidence working with crews and subcontractors Practical, solutions-focused mindset. You might currently be: Site Engineer wanting more responsibility Or a supervisor with strong technical understanding Civil qualification beneficial but practical delivery experience is highly valued. Must have NZ Residency or Citizenship required (client not accredited) Based in Waikato or open to relocating Willingness to travel for projects when required Pre-employment medical, drug & alcohol testing, and background checks apply. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and that will be within 5 working days from expression of interest. #J-18808-Ljbffr