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Posted 01 August, 2026

Department Manager - Engineering

Fulton Hogan
Wellington, WGN, NZ Full Time
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Job Description

Job Description - Department Manager - Engineering Role Title: Department Manager – Engineering Contract Type: Permanent- Full Time The Fulton Hogan Life Life at Fulton Hogan is about making the most of the opportunities, taking responsibility, having a crack, being accountable and making it happen. We live by our REAL values – Respect, Energy & Effort, Attitude, Leadership – and we demonstrate these through the good work we do, every day, as one team. Our Engineering department is looking for a Department Manager to join the team based at the Fulton Hogan office in Alexandra. The role will require you to effectively manage your department ensuring that it is delivering quality work for our clients and our people. Delivering good work ensures the long-term success and profitability of our business. You are key to our success, without our people doing good work, we have no business. As a Department Manager, you will: Overseeing pricing of work and preparation of tenders/quotes/estimates. Drive and encourage a collaborative work environment with staff and stakeholders. Be aware of and oversee contractual procedures for managing changes to scope of work for direct work and sub-contractor agreements. Ensure reports, claims and programes are prepared and submitted correctly and in a timely manner. Ensure forward planning, organizing and ordering of contract subbies/materials/plant/ people. Ensure your department staff are provided with leadership and guidance to maximize performance. Ensure the delivery of all work to required standards. Benefits: Medical insurance. Life insurance. KiwiSaver employer contributions after service milestones up to 7%. Family scholarships. Ongoing training and development, career growth and progression opportunities. Great discounts at a wide range of retailers. At Fulton Hogan, we genuinely care about the wellbeing of our people and giving them the tools and opportunities they need to succeed and grow with us. We’re looking for someone with: Excellent technical knowledge engineering practices. Excellent understanding of industry costs and productivity. Experience in delivery turnkey solutions from estimating to delivery in the engineering field Competent users of Word, Excel MS Project and email and communication systems. Clear communication, making sure requests are dealt with promptly and accurately. Experience managing and developing teams (preferred). Creating, Connecting and caring for the community Our people regularly donate their time to local causes and initiatives, while at a regional and national level we provide financial support, skills and resources to a wide range of organisations that are strengthening our communities. Our focus aims to also reduce our impact on the environment, and regenerate healthy new ecosystems. We look to partner with others to lift the standards of our industry and show customers lower-impact, sustainable ways of delivering infrastructure. All successful candidates must under-go and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen prior to employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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