Maintenance Engineer
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Fulton Hogan is seeking a Maintenance Engineer for the Manawatū team in Palmerston North on a full-time hybrid arrangement. This hands-on role has real impact, requiring you to plan, programme and coordinate maintenance activities while keeping safety, quality and on-time delivery front and centre as you work with crews, clients and subcontractors. You’ll bring proven road maintenance or road construction experience in a maintenance contract environment, strong RAMM skills, and five plus years in the field, along with BE or NZCE or a diploma and a current Class 1 license; an STMS qualification is ideal. Demonstrate contract management, leadership and 2IC capabilities when you apply. Apply now.
Mō te tūranga | About the role
We’re looking for a Maintenance Engineer to join our Manawatū team and help deliver good work across the network. This is a hands-on role with real impact. You’ll plan, programme and coordinate maintenance activities, work closely with crews, clients and subcontractors, and help keep delivery sharp across safety, quality and performance.
You’ll bring solid RAMM capability and maintenance contract experience, along with the confidence to step in, take ownership and keep things moving. This role also supports the Department Manager with day-to-day operational delivery, contract management and forward works planning.
Ngā tino kawenga mahi | Key role responsibilities
Plan and coordinate maintenance activities to support safe, efficient and on-time delivery across the network.
Produce accurate maintenance programmes in RAMM and help integrate routine maintenance with renewals planning.
Support contract delivery through claims, variation pricing, measure and value works, and subcontractor coordination.
Build strong working relationships with clients, stakeholders and internal teams to keep work well planned and well communicated.
Provide 2IC support to the Department Manager across operational leadership, resourcing and contract management when needed.
Kei te kimi mātou i tētahi e whai ana i ēnei pūkenga | We’re looking for someone with
Proven experience in road maintenance or road construction, ideally within a maintenance contract environment.
Strong RAMM skills and experience producing programmes and managing network maintenance information.
BE, NZCE, diploma in engineering or relevant industry experience, along with at least 5 years’ relevant experience.
A current Class 1 driver licence, and ideally an STMS qualification.
A collaborative, accountable approach with good judgement, strong planning skills and a focus on safety, quality and getting the job done right.
He pai te mahi, he pai ngā painga | Good work, good benefits
At Fulton Hogan, we genuinely care about the wellbeing of our people and giving them the tools and opportunities they need to succeed and grow with us. You’ll have access to:
Medical insurance after the eligibility period.
Life insurance from day one.
KiwiSaver employer contributions after service milestones, up to 7%.
Parental leave top up payment with additional return to work support.
Ongoing training and development, with clear career growth and progression opportunities.
Great discounts at a wide range of retailers.
Ko wai mātou | About us
At Fulton Hogan, Good Work is about more than what we deliver. It’s how we show up, how we treat each other, and how we keep moving forward together. We’re flat, friendly and low ego. Titles matter less than ideas, and the best ones can come from anywhere. We take the work seriously, not ourselves. That means backing each other, keeping standards high, and having a bit of fun along the way.
In Manawatū, you’ll join a team doing serious work that matters, with the support to grow, contribute and make your mark.
Me pēhea te tono | How to apply
If you’re ready to bring your RAMM and maintenance contract experience to a role where you’ll be trusted, backed and challenged, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now.