Why this role?
- Plenty of corporate discounts (gym, retail and more!) and access to free healthcare
- Access strong development pathways into senior engineering or operations roles
- Join a supportive local team backed by national engineering resources
I’m recruiting for an Electrical Project Engineer to join a national contractor delivering critical transport and electrical infrastructure across Christchurch. This is a hands-on, operations-driven position where you’ll lead a team of electricians, coordinate subcontractors, and ensure traffic-signal and intersection projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to spec.
What you’ll be doing :
Delivering intersection upgrades, signal maintenance runs, and project worksLeading RAMS, toolbox talks and reinforcing a strong safety cultureMaintain strong communication with council teams, designers, civil crews, and traffic managementManaging daily sequencing, resourcing and documentationAssisting with pricing, variations and tracking project costsSupporting testing, commissioning & as-built documentationWhat you’ll bring :
Minimum 3+ years’ experience in New Zealand delivering electrical / civil projects or site coordinationProven experience managing teams or crewsStrong electrical background (trade or engineering qualification)Hands-on onsite leadership (RAMS, toolbox talks, safety-led delivery)Excellent attention to detail and documentation skillsExperience working with subcontractors, councils, and local standardsNew Zealand working rightsApply Now :
This role requires someone who is practical, organised, confident onsite, and experienced leading people. If this is you, I'd love to chat.
Apply now or contact me directly for a confidential conversation.
Lily Millett
Recruitment Consultant
021 750 632
lily.millett@stellarrecruitment.co.nz