Principal Project Manager

Join Mercury's Generation Project Management Team as a Principal Project Manager - Major Civil, reporting to the Programme Manager. This is a senior technical leadership role responsible for the end-to-end delivery of complex hydropower and civil infrastructure projects, including feasibility, design, construction, commissioning, and rehabilitation.

You'll lead the safe and effective delivery of infrastructure upgrades to aging hydro assets, with a particular focus on the Taupo Control Gates (TCG) Programme. Working alongside a multi-disciplinary team of Mercury engineers, consultants, stakeholder engagement and environmental specialists, and Iwi Relationship Managers, you'll also collaborate with external stakeholders including councils, contractors, and community groups.

This role offers exposure to international standards and diverse ways of working, helping you grow your expertise while making a tangible impact on local communities and Mercury's hydro stations.

The preferred location is Taupo, with flexibility for candidates based in Hamilton or Rotorua. Mercury supports hybrid working arrangements, allowing you to balance time between home and office based on team and project needs.

Tāu e mahi ai | What you'll be doing :

• Leading complex engineering programmes and fostering a culture of critical thinking, innovation, and commercial value.
• Providing expert technical direction across hydropower structures, geotechnical, civil, and supporting systems.
• Managing all aspects of project delivery including planning, execution, reporting, contract administration, and risk management.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with contractors, consultants, Iwi partners, regulators, and community stakeholders.
• Championing value engineering and continuous improvement to deliver high-performance, cost-effective solutions.
• Ensuring safe design and execution in line with Mercury's Health & Safety Framework.
• Mentoring and supporting project managers and coordinators, and contributing to Mercury's learning culture.
• Proven experience leading major civil or hydropower infrastructure projects from business case through to implementation.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including experience working with councils, regulators, and Iwi.
• A Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field; Chartered Professional Engineer preferred.
• Deep understanding of dam safety, seismic compliance, and civil engineering best practices.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a structured approach to problem-solving.

What we offer :

Mercury is a learning organisation that is committed to providing you with opportunities to grow and develop that will benefit you now and in the future. Part of your role includes building your skillset and mindset through a variety of ways. We believe this creates an energised, innovative and agile work environment where you will feel valued.

At Mercury, we believe that having a team of individuals with different backgrounds, experience and capability working together makes us stronger and better as an organisation. We know that some candidates may only apply for a role if they meet all of the criteria. If you want to join our team, we encourage you to apply for any role that matches your skills, capabilities and interests, even if you aren't sure if you meet all of the criteria.

Every voice has its place - and together, we thrive. Mercury is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.

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