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
- Z Energy fuel discount and monthly freebies
- Free Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
- An inclusive and respectable place to work
- $500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer
- Progression and development programmes to support personal and professional growth
Have a look at our other great benefits here!
Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join our team in Tasman. This is not just a typical project delivery role — it is a chance to play a key part in the recovery and rebuild of the Tasman region following recent severe storm events that caused widespread damage to local infrastructure.
As a Site Engineer, you will be directly contributing to restoring vital transport links, strengthening community resilience, and ensuring the region’s infrastructure is rebuilt to a higher standard for the future. This position offers the opportunity to work on challenging, high-profile projects where your technical expertise, problem-solving, and leadership will have a real and lasting impact on the community.
You will support the Construction Manager and supervisors across all phases of delivery — from planning and tendering through to resource management and Zero Harm leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the development of project methodology, budgets, and construction programmes.
- Assist in managing contracts to meet quality, time, and financial objectives.
- Monitor performance against project frameworks, ensuring compliance and proactive issue resolution.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and project partners.
- Anticipate challenges, resolve issues early, and ensure excellent service delivery. Promote safe and sustainable practices, ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills
- Proven project engineering experience within the construction industry, ideally with a contracting organisation
- Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or related field.
- Strong understanding of contract management and project delivery processes.
- Track record of fostering safety, quality, and environmental excellence.
- Demonstrated leadership skills that empower and develop others. Flexibility to travel and work on projects outside the region if required.
Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation
Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site here!
Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application! The reference number for this role is 723247
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.
