Site Engineer (fixed term)

Dempsey Wood is a family–owned civil construction company with a strong reputation for delivering complex infrastructure projects safely, on time and to a high standard. We specialise in self-performing civil works including earthworks, roading, drainage, structures and utilities. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we pride ourselves on a collaborative, safety-first culture that supports learning, development and long-term careers.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a motivated Site Engineer to join our Whangarei-based team. Working closely with the Project Manager and Contract Manager, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of civil construction projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and in line with health, safety, quality and environmental requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys being site-based, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and wants to build their career within a well-established civil contractor.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in the planning, coordination and delivery of projects to programme and budget

Manage site documentation including drawings, registers and records

Liaise with subcontractors, suppliers and service providers

Identify and manage project risks relating to time, cost, quality, safety and environment

Support and promote a strong health and safety culture through daily pre-starts, toolbox talks and site inspections

Assist with quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives on site.

About You

Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline

Minimum 2 years’ experience in site or project engineering within the civil construction industry

Sound knowledge of earthworks, drainage, roading, structures and/or utilities

Strong organisational and time management skills

Confident communicator with the ability to work effectively with site teams, subcontractors and clients

Good IT skills and willingness to learn new systems and technology

Proactive, professional and safety-focused approach to work.

What We Offer

The opportunity to work on a wide range of challenging civil infrastructure projects

Supportive team environment with strong leadership and mentoring

Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Competitive salary package

A company culture that values safety, quality and people

How to Apply

If you’re ready to take the next step in your civil engineering career, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience.

Join us: working together on tomorrow.

Please note that to be the successful candidate, you will need to pass a pre-employment medical, drug & alcohol test & provide a satisfactory Ministry of Justice check. You will also need the current right to work in New Zealand.