Franklin Smith
Project Engineer Mechanical
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2 months ago
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Important information
Contract type:
Permanent
Salary:
NZ$110,000 – NZ$140,000 / year
Location:
Christchurch, New Zealand
Work mode:
Hybrid
Published on:
28 August 2026
What they need
I’m working with an established contractor specialising in water and wastewater treatment projects across New Zealand, who is looking for a Project Engineer to join their team.
This is an established role covering the full construction process, from design coordination and ECI, through estimation and bidding, right through to project delivery.
You’ll work closely with designers, clients, Project Managers, site teams and subcontractors, giving you genuine involvement from the early stages of a project through to completion.
The role
- Design coordination and constructability input
- ECI and early project involvement
- Estimating, pricing and tender submissions
- Project planning, procurement and programming
- Subcontractor and supplier coordination
- QA, documentation and project reporting
- Supporting commercial and project management
- Working closely with site teams through delivery
- Some travel to projects across New Zealand
About you
- Experience as a Project Engineer or similar within New Zealand construction
- Experience with water and/or wastewater treatment plants
- Strong understanding of the construction process from design and ECI through to delivery
- Experience with estimating, tendering or pricing
- Strong technical and commercial understanding
- Qualification in Mechanical or Proccess engineering an advantage
- Confident working across design, commercial and site environments
- Willingness to travel when required
What's on offer
- $110,000 – $140,000 + company vehicle
- Established role with an experienced team
- Strong pipeline of New Zealand water and wastewater projects
- Exposure to the full project lifecycle
- Variety across design, commercial and delivery
What you need to do now
If you have further questions about the role or would like to have a confidential discussion about other opportunities, call me on 0277776656 or email [email protected]
Candidates must have the right to live and work in NZ. As part of our dedication to safety and excellence, the selected candidate will undergo a medical assessment, including drug and alcohol screening.
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