Project Engineer - Construction

WM New Zealand is New Zealand's leading resource recovery, recycling, and waste management provider. We’re committed to safeguarding our beautiful environment through sustainable management of our valuable resources. Put simply, sustainability is what we do.

About the Role

Are you passionate about Civil Construction and excellent at leading a mid size team of earthworks contractors and consultants?

We’re looking for an experienced Project Engineer – Construction to manage landfill and site development projects from start to finish. You’ll be involved in everything from planning and design through to delivery and reporting.

This is a dynamic and rewarding role where you’ll play a key part in ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Plan and deliver landfill and site development projects
• Coordinate audits, airspace reports, and construction modelling
• Prepare whole-of-life cost estimates and infrastructure plans
• Manage capital expenditure applications and monitor project budgets
• Develop pre-construction estimates, pricing, and schedules of quantities
• Prepare contract documentation, technical reports, drawings, and specifications
• Monitor project progress to ensure safety, quality, and budget targets are met
• Work with regulatory bodies to ensure environmental compliance
• Provide as-built records and maintenance manuals at project completion
• Estimate landfill provision and closure costs for budgeting
• Conduct project modelling and analysis for landfill and transfer station projects
• Manage civil works and landfill rehabilitation projects (including cell and cap design)
• Oversee day-to-day contractor and subcontractor management

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• At least 5 years’ experience in civil construction, earthworks, or landfill projects
• A strong track record in health and safety performance
• Proven experience managing contractors and earthworks machinery
• Working knowledge of NZS 3910 (or similar), contract administration, and cost management systems
• Strong conceptual and analytical skills
• Experience with 12d and/or AutoCAD (preferred)
• A tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary based on your experience
• Company vehicle
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• A supportive and inclusive workplace that values diversity and work-life balance
• The chance to make a real impact in sustainability and environmental conservation