Contract Engineer - Roading

Play a key role in delivering essential roading services for the Hurunui district.

• Based in Amberley
• Full-time, permanent
• Flexible working and supportive team culture

Working alongside contractors, stakeholders and the community, you'll help ensure safe and reliable roading services across the Hurunui district, maintaining a network of more than 1,400 km of roads that connect our communities.

About the role | Mō te Tūranga

Reporting to the Operations Manager - Roading, you'll contribute to Council's roading maintenance and renewal programmes through contract management, asset planning and stakeholder engagement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing Council's road maintenance contract and monitoring service delivery.
• Building effective and trusted relationships with contractors, stakeholders, elected members and the community.
• Responding to customer enquiries and coordinating the resolution of roading issues.
• Contributing to asset management planning, work programmes, budgets and continuous improvement initiatives.

About you | Mōu

You're a collaborative and practical professional who enjoys working with people and achieving positive outcomes for the community.

You'll bring:

• Experience in contract, project or infrastructure management, including working with NZS3910 and NZS3917 contracts.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Budget management and problem-solving capability.
• A relevant engineering or infrastructure qualification and a full New Zealand driver licence.

Local government experience would be an advantage.

Why Join Us? | He aha ai mātou?

Based in Amberley, just 45 minutes from Christchurch, you'll enjoy free parking, easy access to beaches, mountains and outdoor recreation, while making a meaningful contribution to the Hurunui community.

For further information, contact Charlie Hutt, Operations Manager - Roading, on [027 808 9113](tel:027 808 9113) or email [email protected].

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