Senior Project Engineer

An established civil infrastructure contractor is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join a high-performing civil contracting team delivering a major bridge infrastructure project. Reporting to the Project Manager, you will be responsible for the planning, coordination, and technical delivery of bridge and section of a major project. You will play a key role in managing programme, quality, subcontractors, procurement, and commercial outcomes while providing leadership to site engineering teams. Project will likely include bridge structures, piling, foundations, structural concrete, retaining structures, transport infrastructure, and other major civil works. Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement construction methodologies, staging plans, and work programmes Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, plant, and site resources Manage quality assurance systems, inspections, testing, and project documentation Drive health, safety, and environmental performance across section activities Support procurement, forecasting, cost control, and commercial reporting Assist with contract administration, variations, and extension of time claims Review engineering designs, resolve technical issues, and support project delivery teams Oversee surveying, set-out verification, and as-built documentation Mentor Site Engineers and contribute to the development of project teams Requirements: Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent qualification Approximately 5-10 years' experience delivering bridge, structural, or major infrastructure projects Experience operating at Project Engineer level with a tier 1 contractor An awesome reputation in the industry - you have delivered amazing projects in your past! Willingness to live in Hawkes Bay or Wellington What's On Offer Salary package circa $130,000 per annum Exposure to complex bridge and infrastructure projects Strong pipeline of secured work and future opportunities Supportive leadership team If you're looking for a role that combines technical challenge, project responsibility, and long-term career growth within the infrastructure sector, we'd welcome your application. #J-18808-Ljbffr