Senior Project Engineer - Structures

Nau mai haere mai ki tā mātou whānau | Welcome to our Fulton Hogan Family

Mō te tūranga | About the role

We're looking for a Senior Project Engineer to join our growing Civil Projects team to support in the projects based across Napier and Hawkes Bay, delivering the good work we are known for.

This role is not for a specific project but for a place in our team. The role will at times involve direct project delivery, ensuring the smooth running of the day to day activities and programme across projects such as:

• Bridges and complex structural work

• Wastewater treatment plants, Pump stations and complex pipelines

• Heavy Civil, reinforced concrete projects

Fulton Hogan’s Civil Structures team build some of the most interesting Civil projects - Our projects are technically challenging and incredibly rewarding. There is a lot of opportunity for the right person!

In addition to the above you will:

• Manage the teams and sub-contractors within your area and coordinate with other teams to ensure optimisation of resources and efficiency

• Plan the execution of the works and develop construction methodology for all elements of the works

• Provide a monthly forecast of cost to complete to the commercial manager, and an estimate of the work completed in terms of percentages complete to the planner

• Provide technical advice and resolve on-site issues as they arise

• Maintain a safe and tidy site, assisting in the development of management systems and ensuring compliance within your team

• Monitor expenses, process invoices, and contribute to financial reporting.

• Undertake regular inspections to ensure that safety, environmental, and quality standards are achieved across the projects

This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop your engineering expertise while contributing to meaningful projects that benefit communities.

Good Work equals Good Benefits

• Company Vehicle

• KiwiSaver employer contributions

• Fuel discount card

• Parental leave top-up payment with additional return to work support

• Family scholarships

• Ongoing training and development, career growth and progression opportunities

• Great discounts at a wide range of retailers

• Medical insurance “an eligibility period applies”

• Life insurance

At Fulton Hogan, we genuinely care about the wellbeing of our people and giving them the tools and opportunities they need to succeed and grow with us. 

We’re looking for someone with:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering at NZQF Level 7 or above.

• Around 5+ years’ experience in structures or heavy civil construction.

• Proven experience across projects such as bridges, treatment plants, pipelines or similar complex infrastructure ($10M+)

• Strong capability in programming, budget management and cost control.

• Confident leadership, clear communication and a collaborative, team-focused approach.

• Ideally locally based or willing to relocate for the oppourtunity

Ko wai mātou | About us

At Fulton Hogan, Good Work is more than what we deliver. It’s how we show up for each other, our customers and our communities. We’re a flat, friendly and forward-moving team where ideas matter more than titles, and where people are trusted to get stuck in and make things happen.

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply

If this sounds like your kind of role, apply now and join our growing Civil Projects team.

Please tailor your CV to a maximum of three pages and in your cover letter, highlight your experience in reinforced concrete, bridges, water infrastructure and heavy civil infrastructure. Focusing on these areas will help us get a clear picture of your technical capability and the value you can bring to the team.