Contract Engineer
Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity to work across a diverse range of road maintenance, construction, and infrastructure projects while developing your career in a dynamic, supportive environment.
Reporting to the Construction Operations Manager – Central Otago, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of contracts and projects. From planning and tendering through to execution and financial management, you’ll help ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
You’ll gain exposure to a wide range of work, including maintenance, renewals, surfacing, and capital projects, while working closely with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in developing project methodologies, budgets, and programmes
- Support the management of contracts to ensure performance meets client expectations
- Carry out site assessments and support traffic management planning
- Build strong, professional relationships with client representatives
- Work closely with supervisors to optimise productivity and control costs
- Lead by example, prompting a strong Zero Harm culture
Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills
You are a proactive and solutions-focused professional who thrives in a fast-paced operational environment. You bring a strong technical foundation along with the ability to build relationships and support teams on the ground.
You will have:
- A qualification in Civil Engineering or relevant industry experience
- Proven experience in contract or project delivery within civil construction, roading, or Three Waters
- Strong understanding of NZS 3910 contracts
- Solid financial acumen, including cost control, forecasting, and WIP management
- Knowledge of construction methodologies across a variety of project types
- Strong planning, programming, and organisational skills
- Ability to make sound decisions and lead within operational boundaries
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- A full, clean drivers licence
Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here
Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful. We offer:
Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
Discounts for Samsung, PB Tech, Gym memberships and more!
$500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer
Great promotion and career development opportunities
Have a look at our other great benefits here!
Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application! The reference number for this role is 732009
We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team.
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