Civil/Structures Project Enginner

Robert Walters


Date: 1 week ago
City: Wellington, Wellington
Contract type: Full time
This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on a variety of projects related to the upgrade of transport infrastructure, including retaining walls, seawalls, bridges, tunnels, and subways. You will be part of a collaborative team that values continuous improvement and puts people at the heart of what they do. The successful candidate will have the chance to make a significant impact on Wellington's future by working together with other stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery.

What You'll Do

As a Civil/Structures Project Engineer, your role will be pivotal in assessing design of Structure works on road and pedestrian networks in Wellington. You will assist the Team Leader, Civil/Structures with the development, design, and construction of projects related to the upgrade of Transport Infrastructure. Your role includes managing external consultants and contractors for the delivery of these works. You will also play a key role in public consultation processes, working closely with other members of the Transport Infrastructure team and other stakeholders.

What You Bring

The ideal candidate for this Civil/Structures Project Engineer role brings a wealth of experience in civil engineering, particularly in relation to transport infrastructure. Your strong project management skills will be crucial in planning, scheduling, and organising various projects. Your ability to negotiate and control works and professional services contracts will ensure that all work is completed on time, within budget, and meets quality standards. Your excellent communication skills will enable you to effectively liaise with various stakeholders, from council staff to external service providers. Furthermore, your innovative approach will be invaluable in identifying problems and developing solutions.

  • Tertiary qualification such as BE (Civil) or equivalent or NZCE (Civil) with at least 3 years’ experience relevant to the position
  • Holder of a current NZ driver’s licence
  • Strong demonstrable knowledge of and experience in project management techniques
  • Experience in negotiating and controlling works and professional services contracts with internal and external service deliverers
  • Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
  • Innovation, with a background in problem identification and solution development relating to the position

What's Next

Ready to make a significant impact on Wellington's future? Apply now!

Robert Walters endeavours to review all applications in a maximum of five working days. If you have not received correspondence within this timeframe please do not hesitate to contact Basil Varouhas on +6444719750
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