Water Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Certified Water Installer to join a leading civil contractor delivering essential water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects across the Wellington region.

You'll play a key role on-site, leading crews, coordinating daily activities, and ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.

About the Role
Working alongside Supervisors and Project Teams, you will be responsible for the installation and maintenance of water infrastructure assets while providing technical expertise and leadership on site.

Key Responsibilities

· Install potable water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure.
· Lead and support small crews to ensure work is completed safely & efficiently.
· Read and interpret plans, drawings, and project specifications.
· Coordinate day-to-day site activities and subcontractors.
· Order materials and organise plant requirements.
· Complete QA documentation, daily reports, and as-built records.
· Ensure compliance to relevant New Zealand standards.
· Promote a strong health and safety culture across all project activities.
· Provide technical guidance and support to site teams.

What We're Looking For

Essential

· Certified Water Installer (Level 4) qualification.
· Proven experience in water infrastructure construction.
· Strong understanding of water, wastewater, and stormwater networks.
· Experience leading crews or working in a Leading Hand or Foreperson       capacity.
· Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and QA requirements.
· Full Class 1 Driver License.
· Commitment to quality workmanship and health and safety best practices.

Desirable
· WTR endorsements.
· Class 2 License or higher.
· Experience operating civil construction plant and equipment.
· Previous experience working on Wellington water infrastructure projects.

What's in It for You?
· High hourly rate.
. Full PPE provided.
· Long-term Wellington-based projects.
· Opportunity to work with a well-established civil contractor.
· Career progression into supervisory and foreperson-level positions.
· Work on critical infrastructure projects that make a real impact in local communities.

To Be Successful
· Hold a Certified Water Installer Level 4 qualification.
· Have proven experience within the water infrastructure sector.
· Be reliable and able to get to and from site each day.
· Pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.
· Demonstrate a strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
· Have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

Apply now if you're a Water Installer at any level looking for your next opportunity in Wellington, please contact Mike on [021 077 4186](tel:021 077 4186) and/or [email protected] for a confidential conversation.