Project Engineer - Pre Contracts

About the company

ACCIONA is an international organisation focused on regenerative infrastructure that aims to create positive social impact. It has more than 41,500 people working across over 40 countries on five continents, all contributing to the goal of designing a better planet. The company invites people who are motivated to drive sustainable development and help solve major global issues such as climate change, population growth, and water scarcity.

Role overview

This position is part of the pre-contracts / estimating function and is essential to winning future work. The successful candidate will support tender activity, help shape construction approaches, and contribute to competitive, high-quality proposals for major civil infrastructure projects.

Key responsibilities

• Support the preparation and coordination of tender submissions, making sure all details are accurate and complete.
• Build construction approaches, staging plans, and work sequencing for civil projects.
• Partner with estimators to develop cost models, including quantities, productivity assumptions, and resource plans.
• Spot project risks during the bid stage and help develop mitigation measures.
• Work with designers, subcontractors, and suppliers to gather technical information and pricing.
• Assist in preparing early-stage project programmes and schedules using planning tools.
• Check that tender documents align with client requirements, regulatory obligations, and internal standards.

Required experience and skills

• A degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in civil infrastructure, preferably across general civil works and roads within NZTA environments.
• Strong numerical thinking and analytical capability, with careful attention to costing and documentation.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively with different teams and stakeholders.
• Good planning and prioritisation skills, with the ability to handle several deadlines in a tender-focused setting.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on complex civil, rail, water, and tunnelling projects.
• Exposure to challenging bids that require innovation, precision, and teamwork.
• Structured learning and development support, including local and global training programmes.
• Clear career development pathways.
• Wellbeing support.
• Flexible working options.
• Salary packaging.
• Incentive programme for eligible employees.
• An inclusive workplace culture where individual contributions are valued.

Additional information

The role is based in Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand and is offered on a contract basis. It is an onsite position. The employer highlights a strong pipeline of upcoming opportunities and several civil infrastructure projects in scope.