Engineering Project Manager

About the role

Based on the Coromandel peninsula, with the main office in Thames, this role makes the end-to-end delivery of Council's projects happen.

The Engineering Project Manager is a key member of the team making a positive impact on the district's future.

The role includes design, consultation, procurement and managing the construction resources for each project assigned.

The role is responsible for leading and supporting the development, delivery and successful completion of capital works / infrastructure projects, with a focus on Three Waters projects.

Key responsibilities

Project planning and delivery aligned to our project management framework

Procurement of resources through both design and construction phases

Financial management throughout the project life to approved budgets.

Community and key stakeholder engagement

About you

As an Engineering Project Manager, you should have at least 5 years' experience in project management to help deliver the capital works we are undertaking.

Ideally this should include successful delivery of Three Waters infrastructure renewals and new build projects.

It is desirable that you either have extensive prior experience delivering projects for a local council, an industry recognized project management qualification and have civil or structural engineering qualifications.

You\'ll need to demonstrate :

Working knowledge of the Resource Management and Public Works Acts

Previous experience in community consultation in NZ including iwi consultation

Previous experience in the Project Management of community-based projects in NZ

Working knowledge of the Local Government environment in NZ and of the Local Government Act

Are you ready to make an impact?

Live, Work and Play in the Coromandel...

The successful candidate will demonstrate, in their application letter, how they meet the key requirements of the role.

Some of the staff benefits we offer are :

Five weeks annual leave

Sick leave on commencement of employment

Flexible work arrangements and a family friendly work environment

Life, income protection and health insurance

Relocation subsidy

The right to work in New Zealand and a current full NZ drivers' license is mandatory.

Reference # 37102

Posted on 16 Sep 2025

Closes on 05 Oct : 00

Location(s) Thames

Expertise Engineering & Technical, Project Management

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