Engineering Manager - Ōtaki / Levin (Fixed-Term)

Engineering Manager - Ōtaki / Levin (Fixed-Term)

About the Project The Ōtaki to North of Levin (Ō2NL) highway will dramatically improve safety, resilience, and efficiency, while increasing transport choices for a growing population. The project is being delivered in partnership with NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Muaūpoko Tribal Authority, local hapū of Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga, and Horowhenua District Council. This is a transformative infrastructure project being delivered using a two-alliance model. Our shared project principles include treading lightly on the whenua, building strong partnerships, and delivering an enduring legacy. We’re looking for great people to join us on this unique journey.

About the Role The Engineering Manager is a key leadership position within the Ōtaki to North of Levin (Ō2NL) South Alliance project. You will drive the delivery of sound and compliant design management practices, ensuring engineering solutions meet construction needs and project objectives. The role focuses on aligning design outputs with construction delivery, managing design-related risks, and leading the Temporary Works process to support safe and efficient project outcomes. This role is a fixed-term position until December 2028.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the integration of permanent works designs to meet construction requirements
• Oversee structured design reviews to ensure constructability and practical detailing
• Proactively manage design changes, risks, and scope creep, maintaining traceability and cost awareness
• Act as Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC), ensuring robust management and compliance with TWfNZ standards
• Champion best practices in Health, Safety, and Environmental management throughout design and construction
• Ensure all engineering activities comply with project standards, procedures, and relevant regulations

About you

We know that great people come from all kinds of backgrounds. If you have transferable skills, a great attitude, and the drive to contribute to a high-performing project we want to hear from you.

About Us

McConnell Dowell – Creative Construction Our purpose is Providing a Better Life. We do that by delivering infrastructure that connects, supports and sustains communities—and by providing career opportunities that help our people grow. From city-shaping transport to remote energy and water projects, we’ve successfully delivered complex infrastructure across New Zealand, Australia, the Pacific and Southeast Asia for over 60 years.

Why Join Us?

The work you’ll do will have a positive, lasting impact on communities—and on your career. Our diverse projects and supportive culture offer plenty of development opportunities. With some of the best minds in the industry, we’ll help you set and reach your personal and professional goals. We actively celebrate diversity and individuality. In a team culture that’s low on ego and high on support, you’ll be encouraged to bring your ideas and make an impact. We’re big enough to deliver legacy projects and agile enough for your voice to matter.

We are an equal opportunity employer. People of all ages, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities and cultures are strongly encouraged to apply. All successful applicants must have valid work rights for New Zealand and / or Pacific Islands and pass a satisfactory pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing.

This role is being sourced through McConnell Dowell directly. We are not accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.

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