About The Role

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:

Company vehicle and work phone included
Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
All the tools of trade you need to do your job
Progression and development programs on offer including our inspiring leader’s programme for top performers

Have a look at our other great benefits here!

Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity

Ready for a role where you can grow your engineering career and enjoy the Queenstown lifestyle at the same time?

We’re looking for a Site Engineer to join our Queenstown team, supporting the delivery of a variety of civil construction and infrastructure projects across the region. Working closely with Project Managers, Supervisors and crews, you’ll play a hands on role in keeping projects running safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being on site and wants exposure to all aspects of project delivery. You’ll be involved in project planning, quality assurance, procurements, cost tracking, client liaison and day to day site operations.

The key responsibilities in this role include

Supporting the planning and delivery of construction projects
Monitoring quality, safety and environmental requirements on site
Coordinating materials, plant and subcontractors
Assisting with project cost control and monthly claims
Maintaining site records and project documentation
Building strong relationships with clients, crews and stakeholders
Identifying and managing project variations and risks

Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills

You’ll will be someone who takes a collaborative approach and strives for excellence. We’d also value

A qualification in Engineering or a related field
Experience in civil construction or infrastructure projects
Strong communication and organisational skills
A practical, solution focused approach
The ability to build positive working relationships across projects tams

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site 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 736136

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