Project Engineer M/F

About the Company and Project

HEB Construction, a prominent civil engineering firm affiliated with VINCI Construction, undertakes complex infrastructure developments throughout New Zealand. Their operations include building bridges, wharves, piling, precast concrete elements, and related civil works.

The current focus is the Ōtaki to North Levin project, a critical upgrading of State Highway 1 between Ōtaki and North Levin. The objective is to enhance road safety, ease congestion, improve travel efficiency, and promote regional economic growth.

This initiative is a cooperative effort between the New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, the Muaūpoko Tribal Authority, local Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga hapū, and Horowhenua District Council. The project is divided into two alliance-managed sections, each tasked with delivery of roadways and associated infrastructure.

The project involves creating a four-lane 24.8 km highway with major safety and resilience improvements, increased pedestrian and cycle access in Horowhenua and Kāpiti districts, multiple complex bridge constructions, a full interchange at Taraua Road, a half interchange north at Taylors Road, two roundabouts, about 4 million cubic meters of intricate earthworks, substantial drainage facilities, and a structural asphalt concrete pavement.

Role Overview and Responsibilities

As a Project Engineer reporting to the Project Manager, you will deliver technical and practical support on bridge and structural construction tasks. Your duties encompass on-site engineering assistance, subcontractor coordination, enforcing quality standards, promoting safety on-site, and contributing to planning and cost management.

You will aid in developing construction methodologies, coordinating temporary works, and supporting setting-out activities, collaborating directly with site management to ensure projects are completed safely, effectively, and in line with specifications.

• Provide on-site engineering expertise on bridge projects, including piling, substructure, and superstructure works
• Support development and sequencing of construction methodologies and temporary works
• Contribute to health and safety plans, ensure safe work practices and compliance on site
• Assist in procurement processes, coordinate subcontractor activities, and monitor costs
• Oversee quality assurance operations, including inspections, testing, and documentation
• Perform site set-out and verification using technical drawings and established datums
• Support programme updates, manage variations, and handle extension of time claims
• Promote environmental compliance and rigorous site controls

Candidate Profile and Requirements

The ideal candidate is an engaged Senior Site or Project Engineer with a practical background in bridge or major structural construction, who enjoys hands-on site work, maintains attention to detail, and thrives within team environments.

• Hold an engineering qualification or Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of five years’ experience as a Senior Site Engineer in bridge and structural construction projects
• Solid knowledge of construction methodologies and site operations
• Capability to manage on-site safety, quality, scheduling, and cost aspects
• Excellent communicator with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset
• Possess a full Class 1 driver’s license or ability to convert an international license