Site Engineer and Site Supervisor Hamilton / Taupo

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.

Benefits

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  $90K – $130K + vehicle + $1,500 medical contribution

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  Strong pipeline of long-term infrastructure work

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  Practical, down-to-earth team culture

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  Good systems and experienced leadership

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  Opportunity to grow into larger project responsibility

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  Complex projects with real delivery challenges

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  Stable contractor with ongoing North Island workload

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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:

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  Enjoys delivery more than sitting behind a desk

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  Likes solving problems onsite

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  Works well with crews and subcontractors

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  Wants to grow into larger project responsibility over time

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The Projects

You’ll work across a range of major civil infrastructure projects including:

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  Substations and energy infrastructure

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  Solar farm developments

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  Large-scale earthworks

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  Drainage and utilities

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  Concrete structures (precast and insitu)

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  Three Waters infrastructure

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The work is varied, technically interesting, and heavily delivery focused.

The Opportunity

Depending on your experience, you may come in as:

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  Site Engineer ready for more ownership

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  Or hands-on Supervisor with strong technical capability.

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About the role

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  Coordinating day-to-day site activities

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  Driving programme delivery

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  Working closely with PMs and Supervisors

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  Managing subcontractors and crews

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  Solving onsite issues

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  QA and documentation

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  Pushing projects through to completion safely and efficiently

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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:

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  3+ years’ experience on NZ civil infrastructure projects

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  Strong site coordination capability

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  Experience across earthworks, drainage, utilities, or structures (ideal)

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  Confidence working with crews and subcontractors

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  Practical, solutions-focused mindset.

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You might currently be:

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  Site Engineer wanting more responsibility

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  Senior Site Engineer already leading workstreams

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  Or a supervisor with strong technical understanding

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Civil qualification beneficial but practical delivery experience is highly valued.

Must have

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  NZ Residency or Citizenship required
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  Based in Waikato or open to relocating

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  Willingness to travel for projects when required

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Apply Now

If you’re a practical civil professional who enjoys delivery, problem-solving, and being part of a strong site team press APPLY NOW.

For further information, contact Michelle (details in header as SEEK removes direct contact details).

Pre-employment medical, drug & alcohol testing, and background checks apply.
\n Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and that will be within 5 working days from expression of interest.