Civil Site Engineer – Energy Infrastructure Projects

$80K–$100K + Company Vehicle + Full Medical

Make your mark in creating sustainable energy and infrastructure solutions for generations to come!

Career progression in a growing regional branch

Be part of major energy sector builds : substations, cable trenching, and renewables

Join a team that promotes from within and delivers technically complex work

About the Role

With a new branch opening and an internal promotion creating opportunity, we’re recruiting a Civil Site Engineer to join a highly capable and ambitious delivery team.

You'll lead boots-on-the-ground construction across energy infrastructure builds—from earthworks and trenching to concrete pads, cable ducts, and structural foundations. It’s a role with variety, autonomy, and real growth potential.

Key Responsibilities :

Oversee site operations on energy projects (substations, power farms, HV trenching)

Manage civil crews, subcontractors, plant, and materials

Ensure all works meet H&S, quality, and program targets

Report site progress to the Contracts Manager

Mentor junior crew and contribute to a high-performing team culture

About You :

You will know how to run a tidy, productive site, and you’re confident delivering works that support critical energy infrastructure.

2+ years' experience in civil construction / infrastructure

Proven site leadership—earthworks, in-situ or precast concrete, cable trenching

Comfortable reading plans, managing crews, and liaising with engineers

Strong commitment to H&S and a hands-on, lead-by-example style

Willingness to travel or work away when required

Positive, motivated, and a natural communicator

About the company :

This is a well-established award winning mid-sized civil contractor with a strong track record delivering complex projects across NZ’s infrastructure sector. Their civil division is key to major energy, pipeline, and foundation works—and they’re known for developing leaders from within.

This role offers career growth, exposure to critical projects, and the chance to work with a forward-thinking team doing meaningful work across the country.

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Please note, only shortlisted applicants will contacted and that will be within 5 working days from receipt of your expression of interest