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Electrical Project EngineerStellar Recruitment • Christchurch, Canterbury, NZ
Electrical Project Engineer

Electrical Project Engineer

Stellar Recruitment • Christchurch, Canterbury, NZ
10 days ago
Job description

Why this role?

  • Plenty of corporate discounts (gym, retail and more!) and access to free healthcare
  • Access strong development pathways into senior engineering or operations roles
  • Join a supportive local team backed by national engineering resources

I’m recruiting for an Electrical Project Engineer to join a national contractor delivering critical transport and electrical infrastructure across Christchurch. This is a hands-on, operations-driven position where you’ll lead a team of electricians, coordinate subcontractors, and ensure traffic-signal and intersection projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to spec.

What you’ll be doing :

  • Delivering intersection upgrades, signal maintenance runs, and project works
  • Leading RAMS, toolbox talks and reinforcing a strong safety culture
  • Maintain strong communication with council teams, designers, civil crews, and traffic management
  • Managing daily sequencing, resourcing and documentation
  • Assisting with pricing, variations and tracking project costs
  • Supporting testing, commissioning & as-built documentation
  • What you’ll bring :

  • Minimum 3+ years’ experience in New Zealand delivering electrical / civil projects or site coordination
  • Proven experience managing teams or crews
  • Strong electrical background (trade or engineering qualification)
  • Hands-on onsite leadership (RAMS, toolbox talks, safety-led delivery)
  • Excellent attention to detail and documentation skills
  • Experience working with subcontractors, councils, and local standards
  • New Zealand working rights
  • Apply Now :

    This role requires someone who is practical, organised, confident onsite, and experienced leading people. If this is you, I'd love to chat.

    Apply now or contact me directly for a confidential conversation.

    Lily Millett

    Recruitment Consultant

    021 750 632

    lily.millett@stellarrecruitment.co.nz

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