Job Description
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Site Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing onsite engineering and supervisory support to enable the safe and efficient delivery of renewals and minor safety projects.
Day-to-day responsibilities for this role include applying civil engineering knowledge to oversee and support the delivery of renewals and minor safety projects, including full pavement rehabilitations. The position involves managing personnel, equipment, and materials to ensure the effective execution of physical works. A strong emphasis is placed on maintaining safety across all levels.
Please be aware that this role requires flexibility and the ability to self-manage working hours, with a mix of day and night shifts depending on operational needs.
About you
To be successful in this role you will ideally have:
- A tertiary qualification in a relevant field (preferred)
- A full current class 1 driver’s licence
- 2 years’ work experience in civil engineering or road maintenance/road construction
- The ability to supervise and manage operational teams
- The ability to work and communicate effectively with people at all levels, internal and external to the Alliance
- A can do it safely, customer focused attitude
The Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, you will have access to a range of other great benefits such as:
- 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
- Life insurance
About Wellington Transport Alliance (WTA)
The WTA is a collaborative partnership between the New Zealand Transport Agency, Fulton Hogan, and WSP. Together, the alliance is responsible for managing the maintenance and operations programme for the state highways and roading networks across the Greater Wellington Region. The WTA is committed to delivering high service standards to both the region’s road users and the Greater Wellington region network.
Sound like you?
If this is the role you have been waiting for, to challenge the status quo and work within a high-performing team, then apply today.
An appointment to this role will be made when the right candidate is found, so do not delay!
All successful candidates must under-go and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen.
We celebrate and embrace diversity across our business and are committed to equal employment opportunities.
We believe in the value that diversity brings to our team and people who share our REAL values are encouraged to apply.