Site Engineer - Canterbury Region

Build the site experience that will take your engineering career forward.

The projects you work on shape the engineer you become.

At Seipp Construction, you will build practical experience across a varied portfolio of civil infrastructure work, including three waters, drainage, pump stations, pipelines, structures and projects with civil and mechanical interfaces.

You will be close to the work, visible on site and supported by experienced Project Managers, engineers, supervisors and construction teams. You will be trusted with real responsibility while continuing to develop the technical, commercial and leadership capability needed to progress into a Project Engineer role.

The opportunity

We are looking for a Site Engineer with at least two years of relevant civil construction experience to join our Christchurch team.

Our projects are often delivered in live operational or public environments and can involve challenging ground conditions, complex staging, temporary works, environmental requirements and coordination across several disciplines.

As a self-performing contractor, we directly manage much of our labour, plant and construction activity. This gives our Site Engineers the opportunity to understand how work is genuinely planned, built and controlled on site.

You will support project delivery by

Understanding the drawings, specifications and scope before work begins

Assisting with construction programmes, methodologies and work plans

Planning and setting up work fronts with supervisors and crews

Coordinating labour, plant, materials, subcontractors and suppliers

Monitoring progress and identifying issues early

Completing site diaries, as-builts, ITPs and quality documentation

Supporting inspections and ensuring work meets the required standards

Preparing and reviewing JSEAs with the site team

Maintaining accurate records of quantities, costs and instructions

Supporting procurement, forecasting and cost tracking

Communicating clearly with Project Managers, consultants and site teams

This is a hands-on role. You will spend time out on site, working alongside the people delivering the project and building a detailed understanding of how construction decisions affect safety, quality, programme and cost.

What you will bring

You will have

A tertiary qualification in civil engineering or a related field

At least two years of relevant civil construction experience

Experience working in a site-based delivery environment

The ability to read and understand drawings and specifications

A practical understanding of construction methodology

Strong organisation and attention to detail

Clear and confident communication

A willingness to learn, ask questions and take ownership

A current full New Zealand driver licence

Experience in three waters, pipelines, pump stations, structures or multidisciplinary civil projects would be an advantage, but it is not essential. We are interested in people with strong civil foundations who want to broaden their experience and take on increasingly complex work.

What success looks like

A strong Site Engineer at Seipp

Understands the work before it starts

Is visible and engaged on site

Plans ahead and raises issues early

Takes ownership of their section of work

Keeps site and quality documentation accurate and up to date

Builds strong working relationships with supervisors and crews

Supports the team to deliver safely and to the right standard

Gets the basics right every time

This role is a development step towards becoming a Project Engineer. Progression will come from demonstrating reliable delivery, strong planning and coordination, proactive communication and increasing ownership of the work.

Why Seipp?

We offer

A salary of $80,000 to $110,000, depending on experience

A company vehicle for business use

Varied civil infrastructure projects across Canterbury

Exposure to technically challenging and multidisciplinary work

Hands-on experience with a self-performing civil contractor

Support and coaching from experienced project and operational leaders

A clear pathway towards a Project Engineer role

The opportunity to develop technical, commercial and leadership capability

Our purpose is to make a difference through infrastructure delivery, contributing to better lives and healthier communities. We take pride in doing difficult work properly, looking after our people and giving capable people the opportunity to grow.

If you want to be close to construction, take real ownership and build the experience that will move your engineering career forward, we would like to hear from you.

We will review applications as they are received and may begin the recruitment process before the closing date, so we encourage you to apply early.