Senior Project Engineer

Higgins Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Senior Project Engineer

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We’re looking for a Senior Project Engineer to join our Mount Maunganui team and drive technical excellence across roading and infrastructure projects. This is a pivotal role where you’ll plan, coordinate, and manage engineering processes to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and to specification. You’ll work closely with project teams and subcontractors, providing leadership and technical expertise throughout the project lifecycle.

What You’ll Be Doing :

• Price, tender, and secure work, staying current with industry standards.
• Plan and organise project resources.
• Manage projects to meet estimates and maximise efficiency.
• Oversee work programmes and financials.
• Ensure compliance with specifications, policies, and legislation.
• Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and teams.
• Champion best practices in health, safety, environment, and quality.
• Lead and support project teams.

What You’ll Bring :

Why Join Us :

About Higgins :

Higgins is a leading construction and infrastructure company, proudly building and maintaining roads, bridges, and civil projects that connect communities across New Zealand. With a strong focus on safety, quality, and sustainability, we deliver projects that make a real difference. At Higgins, you’ll join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and career growth – because we believe our people are the foundation of our success.

We're with you on the road ahead - Ko tatou kei a koe i te huarahi kei mua

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Construction

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