Water Engineer

• We are seeking an experienced Certified Water Installer to join a leading civil contractor delivering essential water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects across the Wellington region.
• You'll play a key role on-site, leading crews, coordinating daily activities, and ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.
• About the Role
• Working alongside Supervisors and Project Teams, you will be responsible for the installation and maintenance of water infrastructure assets while providing technical expertise and leadership on site.
• Key Responsibilities
• Install potable water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure.
• Lead and support small crews to ensure work is completed safely & efficiently.
• Read and interpret plans, drawings, and project specifications.
• Coordinate day-to-day site activities and subcontractors.
• Order materials and organise plant requirements.
• Complete QA documentation, daily reports, and as-built records.
• Ensure compliance to relevant New Zealand standards.
• Promote a strong health and safety culture across all project activities.
• Provide technical guidance and support to site teams.
• What We're Looking For

Essential

• Certified Water Installer (Level 4) qualification.
• Proven experience in water infrastructure construction.
• Strong understanding of water, wastewater, and stormwater networks.
• Experience leading crews or working in a Leading Hand or Foreperson       capacity.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and QA requirements.
• Full Class 1 Driver License.
• Commitment to quality workmanship and health and safety best practices.

Desirable

• WTR endorsements.

• Class 2 License or higher.

• Experience operating civil construction plant and equipment.

• Previous experience working on Wellington water infrastructure projects.

What's in It for You?

• High hourly rate.

. Full PPE provided.

• Long-term Wellington-based projects.

• Opportunity to work with a well-established civil contractor.

• Career progression into supervisory and foreperson-level positions.

• Work on critical infrastructure projects that make a real impact in local communities.

To Be Successful

• Hold a Certified Water Installer Level 4 qualification.

• Have proven experience within the water infrastructure sector.

• Be reliable and able to get to and from site each day.

• Pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to workplace health and safety.

• Have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

Apply now if you're a Water Installer at any level looking for your next opportunity in Wellington, please contact Mike on 021 077 4186 and/or [email protected] for a confidential conversation.