Senior Site Engineer

Ready for a new challenge?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Site Engineer to join our team in Tauranga. With an uptick in workload and some exciting project wins, we have a strengthening pipeline and a need to grow our great team.

Working alongside some of HG’s leading experts, you will work on a range of major land development projects, alongside significant commercial and industrial opportunities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Represent HG during the construction phase of projects, performing the role of Engineer’s Representative or Engineer to the Contract.

• Implement and manage quality systems to audit and certify construction work, ensuring completion on schedule and within budget.

• Lead on-site engineering activities, ensuring quality, safety, and timely delivery across a range of large-scale civil projects.

• Monitor and certify land development construction contracts, including roading and three waters infrastructure.

• Prepare tender and construction documentation, Development Completion Reports, s224 applications, and process and certify claims.

• Chair site meetings, undertake site investigations and construction monitoring.

• Apply your knowledge of NZS3910 and civil construction contracts in day-to-day project delivery.

• Liaise with clients, contractors, and design teams on project requirements.

• Proactively address construction and design queries through different phases of the project.

• Manage project budgets efficiently to support cost-effective delivery and uphold quality standards.

About you

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or a related field.

• 7+ years’ experience in a similar role.

• Strong understanding of earthworks, pavement design, stormwater, wastewater and water supply construction practices.

• Sound understanding of land development construction monitoring and contract administration.

• Knowledge of local council codes, guidelines and consenting processes to ensure smooth project delivery.

• Personal leadership, motivation, and self-management skills.

About Harrison Grierson

Harrison Grierson is one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading urban development engineering and design consultancies. We pride ourselves on our values, our outlook on people, and the future of our communities. We're driven to create environments that work in harmony with people, and to help people live in harmony with their environments. We're here to design resilient, connected, beautiful places to live.

Why join us?

We invest in our people. We provide the support, learning and development to help you grow and take the next step in your career. We have a team-based culture set in a creative and supportive work environment. Work life balance is something we pride ourselves on, so we have flexible hours to support you achieving that.

• Competitive remuneration and benefits package.

• Lead across a wide range of urban development projects that enhance our local communities.

• HG Shareholding Opportunities with our Shares Trading Scheme.

• Professional development opportunities including mentoring, fully subsidised membership fees and ProjectYOU; A project dedicated to your personal growth and career development.

• Flexible working culture, active social clubs, wellbeing discounts and the option to purchase additional leave to enhance work life balance.

If this opportunity is of interest then please submit your application online now. For a confidential chat, contact our Talent Business Partner, Ben on 09 212 6569.