Senior Site Engineer

Our client is a well-established contractor with more than 30 years of experience delivering complex infrastructure projects across the water and energy space in Auckland.

Renowned for delivering high-quality outcomes on projects that benefit communities, they have built a strong reputation through a commitment to innovation, continuous improvement, and collaborative partnerships with clients, stakeholders, suppliers, and construction teams.

About the Role

Due to continued growth, our client is seeking an experienced Senior Site Engineer to join their Auckland team, supporting the delivery of major water and civil infrastructure projects.

You will be responsible for managing project documentation, including daily diaries, QA records, ITPs, RFIs, RFVs, and progress reports, while supporting the safe and efficient delivery of works on site.

The successful candidate will have experience across water infrastructure projects involving pipelines, civil structures, heavy civil works, sheet piling, and dewatering.

You will possess a solid understanding of construction methodologies, strong planning skills, commercial awareness, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of health, safety, quality, and environmental compliance.

What’s in it for you?

Competitive salary package + benefits

Opportunity to work on essential infrastructure projects that support community wellbeing

Supportive team culture with strong staff retention

Genuine opportunities for career progression with an award-winning contractor

Responsibilities:

Manage day-to-day site operations and construction activities.

Maintain project documentation, QA records, and reporting.

Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and site resources.

Plan and schedule work to meet programme targets.

Monitor costs, productivity, and project performance.

Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and environmental requirements.

Provide technical guidance and resolve on-site engineering challenges.

To Be Considered:

Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering

Proven experience as a Site Engineer on water infrastructure projects in New Zealand

NZ work rights are essential

* Strong communicator with a collaborative, solutions-focused approach

If you'd like to hear more about this role—or other opportunities in the civil construction space—feel free to reach out to [email protected].