Why you will enjoy working here | Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei
Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful. We offer:
- Rewarding pay
- Company vehicle for work and personal use
- Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
- An inclusive and enjoyable place to work
- Progression and development programmes on offer including our inspiring leader’s programme for top performers
Have a look at our other great benefits here!
The Opportunity | Te kōwhiringa
Join our Transport and Infrastructure business, as a Contract Engineer, supporting the Auckland Maintenance business.
This role will see you developing maintenance strategies, pricing, programming, planning, construction and claiming a variety of road maintenance and construction projects.
You will be delivering projects which include but are not limited to; delivering on contract requirements, optimisation of resource use and achieving target results to the client’s satisfaction, on time and within budget. You will also help with developing a strong and motivated team with an eye on health and safety whilst also ensuring stakeholder relationships are enhanced or built within area and surrounding local councils.
Reporting to the Contract Manager, you will be responsible for delivery, you’ll own the planning of maintenance works, be across the delivery, track the financials and productivities, and then claim and close out jobs in RAMM. You’ll be overseeing how we spend Council’s budget wisely, with a best-for-network approach, and offer up solutions where needed. Key to the role is owning all of the programmes, from pre-reseal repairs, to concrete works, linking with our internal departments, and subcontractors, like resealing.
You will manage exciting standalone projects like full road rehabilitations, and you will help our growth, assisting with chasing and winning future works in Auckland. You will also connect with other arms of Council to ensure we are their go-to for work.
Important Skills | Nga pūkenga matua
With experience in contract and people management, and a firm foundation of work in Civil Construction, you will have the knowledge and confidence to tackle this role.
We’d also value;
- Holding a full Class 1 New Zealand driver’s licence
- Having excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Bringing strong interpersonal skills – for all internal and external customers
- Having a positive attitude and commitment to providing a high quality of service
Our Organisation | Ko wai mātou
Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site here!
How to apply | Me pēhea ki te tono
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application! The reference number for this role is 716889.
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.
