Project Engineer Structures

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Fulton Hogan is seeking driven Project Engineers to join the Auckland Civil team, delivering bridges, wharves, water treatment plants and pipelines with reinforced concrete. You’ll connect design, planning and construction by coordinating engineers, subcontractors and resources to ensure on time, on budget projects that meet high standards. A NZQF Level 7+ Civil Engineering degree, about five years in structures or heavy civil, and a portfolio including bridges or treatment plants and pipelines are essential, plus proven programming and budgeting skills and strong leadership. Expect on-site safety focus, method development, cost forecasting, and close collaboration with design and commercial teams. Apply with a CV that shows leadership, schedules, budgets and problem solving; prepare for a pre-employment medical and drug screen; highlight alignment with REAL values. Apply via the Fulton Hogan careers page.

Job Description

The Fulton Hogan Life

Life at Fulton Hogan is about making the most of the opportunities, taking responsibility, having a crack, being accountable and making it happen. We live by our REAL values – Respect, Energy & Effort, Attitude, Leadership – and we demonstrate these through the good work we do, every day, as one team.  

Nau mai haere mai ki tā mātou whānau | Welcome to our Fulton Hogan Family

We’re looking for driven Project Engineers to join our Civil (Auckland) business, a division of Fulton Hogan specialising in infrastructure construction, based around reinforced concrete.

We are currently delivering work ranging from bridges and wharves to water treatment plants, storage tanks and pipelines. With work current and ahead, now is the time to join our heavy civils team.

Play a pivotal role in the planning, coordination, and delivery of civil construction projects. Our Project Engineer bridges the gap between design, planning, and construction, ensuring that civil projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required standard. This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop your engineering expertise while contributing to meaningful projects that benefit communities.

In addition to the above you will:  

• Manage the teams and sub-contractors within your area and coordinate with other teams to ensure optimisation of resources and efficiency

• Plan the execution of the works and develop construction methodology for all elements of the works

• Provide a monthly forecast of cost to complete to the commercial manager, and an estimate of the work completed in terms of percentages complete to the planner

• Provide technical advice and resolve on-site issues as they arise

• Maintain a safe and tidy site, assisting in the development of management systems and ensuring compliance within your team

• Monitor expenses, process invoices, and contribute to financial reporting.

• Undertake regular inspections to ensure that safety, environmental, and quality standards are achieved across the projects

Good Work equals Good Benefits

• Company vehicle

• KiwiSaver employer contributions

• Fuel discount card

• Parental leave top-up payment with additional return to work support

• Family scholarships

• Ongoing training and development, career growth and progression opportunities

• Great discounts at a wide range of retailers

• Medical insurance “an eligibility period applies”

• Life insurance 

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.  

We’re looking for someone with:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering at NZQF Level 7+

• Have 5 years experience with Structures / Heavy Civil experience

• Have a portfolio that includes, bridges or/and treatment plants and pipelines

• Hold proven experience in programming and managing budgets

• Excellent leadership qualities

• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Creating, Connecting and caring for the community 

Our people regularly donate their time to local causes and initiatives, while at a regional and national level we provide financial support, skills and resources to a wide range of organisations that are strengthening our communities. Our focus aims to also reduce our impact on the environment, and regenerate healthy new ecosystems. We look to partner with others to lift the standards of our industry and show customers lower-impact, sustainable ways of delivering infrastructure.

Learn more about us: Homepage - Fulton Hogan and make an application to join our growing industry. 

All successful candidates must under-go and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen.

We celebrate and embrace diversity across our business and are committed to equal employment opportunities.

We believe in the value that diversity brings to our team and people who share our REAL values are encouraged to apply.