Roading Contract Engineer

Roading Contracts Engineer

Put your civil engineering skills to work on projects that make a real difference.

We’re looking for a practical and people-focused Roading Contracts Engineer to help keep the Matamata-Piako roading network safe, reliable and moving.

You’ll manage maintenance and renewal contracts from planning through to completion. This includes preparing contract documents, working with contractors, monitoring budgets and quality, updating asset information, and helping customers with roading enquiries. You’ll also process overweight vehicle permits and provide backup support during urgent after-hours situations and emergencies.

What you’ll bring:

• A relevant civil engineering qualification—or be working towards one
• At least two years’ experience in roading, civil infrastructure, contract administration or project delivery
• Confidence managing contracts, contractors, budgets and variations
• The ability to understand engineering drawings, specifications and standards
• Sound judgement and strong attention to detail
• Clear, respectful communication skills
• A full New Zealand driver licence

Knowledge of road maintenance and renewals, NZS 3910:2025 and NZS 3917:2025, asset-management systems and overweight permits would be valuable.

Why choose us?

At Matamata-Piako District Council we believe the way we do things really does make a difference in the lives of those who live in our district. We want to be your employer of choice – by helping you to balance life and work, by offering learning opportunities and offering benefits in a way that will assist you to thrive. We have a dynamic work environment with plenty of laughter and a friendly, welcoming and positive culture.

Some of the staff benefits we offer are:

-       Flexible work arrangements and a family friendly work environment

-       Sick leave on commencement of employment

-       The ability to earn performance payments

-       Extra annual leave awarded with years of service

-       Long service leave

-       Partners paid parental leave

-       Subsidies at council pool facilities

-       Free parking

-       Ongoing learning and development opportunities

-       Access to wellbeing resources and workplace support

Ready to help shape and maintain the roads our communities rely on? Apply today.