About Us
At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.

About the Team
Downer’s Transport & Infrastructure business manages and maintains road networks across Australia and New Zealand, with civil and commercial construction in New Zealand. We are an integrated trans-Tasman team with a leading portfolio of products and services. By sharing our capabilities and insights across our regions we achieve the best technical solutions for our customers’ challenges, and for our communities.

Job Description
Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity
As a Site Engineer for our Christchurch Transport & infrastructure Civl Construction crew, you will be focused on the delivery of Civil Construction projects (safety works, intersection upgrades, pavement rehabilitations, carparks, Utilities upgrades and the like). Assist Project Managers with day-to-day operations, ensuring ensure quality, health and safety and environmental standards are upheld.

Day to day responsibilities will include;

Monitoring and updating project programmes
Advising and leading onsite delivery teams
Owning all the project documentation
Getting timely procurement of plant and materials
Developing and fostering strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers

This role offers diversity and challenge, based at our McLeans Island office. While the majority of your time will be spent on-site, administrative responsibilities remain an essential part of the role, requiring regular office presence help plan and manage back-end tasks effectively

Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills
With experience in the civil contracting field you will be well charged to develop and maintain strong team and client relationships, liaise with the public and prepare progress and claim reports. You will have a quality and safety ethos and perform audits and checks to ensure compliance with Health & Safety, quality, and environmental policies. We’d also value:

2-3 years of civil experience
Tertiary civil engineering qualification
Strong work ethic and good initiative
A good health and safety related track record
A current, full driver's license is essential
Excellent attention to detail with emphasis placed on quality
A self-starter, highly motivated and goal oriented

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:

Rewarding salary
Tools of trade (including phone, uniform, laptop, car etc.)
Z Energy fuel discount and monthly freebies
Free Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
$500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer
Progression and development programmes to support personal and professional growth

How to apply:
If this sounds like an opportunity for you then register your interest at www.downercareers.co.nz reference 715273.

Downer NZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture.

Our workplaces are drug and alcohol free - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test & medical.

Due to the fast-paced nature of Downer, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, so don't delay and make sure you apply as soon as possible.

Please note we have an in-house recruitment team that manage all our vacancies. No candidates presented through an agency will be considered for any of our roles advertised, unless previously arranged. We would strongly encourage all candidates interested in these roles, to apply directly online through the portal provided otherwise your application will not be considered.

Site Engineer

Downer New Zealand

Site Engineer

Downer New Zealand

Downer New Zealand

Site Engineer

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Soft Skills Required

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