Senior Project Engineer Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - May 2026

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Expression of Interest – Senior Project Engineers

at HEB Construction Ltd

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Work on nationally significant structural projects
People‑first culture: Strong focus on mentoring, development, and teamwork
Strong exposure from design through construction on complex structures

Work on nationally significant structural projects
People‑first culture: Strong focus on mentoring, development, and teamwork
Strong exposure from design through construction on complex structures

We are seeking to connect with experienced Senior Project Engineers

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

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Senior Project Engineer – Substations HV Design

at Transpower

This is a Full time job

Otara, Auckland

Salary + Kiwi Saver + Benefits

Provide, grow, and guide a high level of engineering expertise.
Ensure strategic objectives are met and help deliver major capital work.
Enjoy intellectual challenge at the heart of the electricity sector.

Provide, grow, and guide a high level of engineering expertise.
Ensure strategic objectives are met and help deliver major capital work.
Enjoy intellectual challenge at the heart of the electricity sector.

Lead exciting, future-focused substation projects nationwide. Your choice of office location: Ōtara Auckland, Wellington, or Christchurch!

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

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Listed ten days ago

Expression of Interest – Senior Project Engineers

at HEB Construction Ltd

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Work on nationally significant structural projects
People‑first culture: Strong focus on mentoring, development, and teamwork
Strong exposure from design through construction on complex structures

Work on nationally significant structural projects
People‑first culture: Strong focus on mentoring, development, and teamwork
Strong exposure from design through construction on complex structures

We are seeking to connect with experienced Senior Project Engineers

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

10d ago

Listed one day ago

Senior Construction Engineer

at Queenstown Lakes District Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Queenstown, Otago(Hybrid)

Base Salary + Employee Benefits + Kiwisaver

Access to a host of QLDC benefits
Work with an awesome team with a positive work culture
Work with an awesome team with a positive work culture

Access to a host of QLDC benefits
Work with an awesome team with a positive work culture
Work with an awesome team with a positive work culture

Join as a Senior Construction Engineer in our Property & Infrastructure directorate in a permanent full-time role.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

1d ago

Listed four days ago

Senior Project Engineer

at KiwiRail

This is a Full time job

Wellington

Play a Critical Role in KiwiRail's Transformation!

Drive quality outcomes across multi‑disciplinary engineering delivery
Permanent full-time position based in Wellington
Competitive salary plus 4% employer kiwiSaver

Drive quality outcomes across multi‑disciplinary engineering delivery
Permanent full-time position based in Wellington
Competitive salary plus 4% employer kiwiSaver

Lead complex, high‑impact rail infrastructure projects across a critical national network

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

4d ago

Listed one day ago

Project Manager

at JFC Ltd

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Immediate start available
Dynamic and supportive culture
Great career path opportunities

Immediate start available
Dynamic and supportive culture
Great career path opportunities

Seeking an experienced and commercially savvy Project Manager to work on diverse general civil, streetscape and structure projects

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Construction Engineer

at Queenstown Lakes District Council

This is a Full time job

Queenstown, Otago(Hybrid)

Base Salary + Employee Benefits + Kiwisaver

Access to a host of QLDC benefits
Hybrid + flexible working practices
Genuine commitment to your training and career development

Access to a host of QLDC benefits
Hybrid + flexible working practices
Genuine commitment to your training and career development

We're looking for a skilled Construction Engineer to join our Property & Infrastructure directorate in a full-time, permanent role.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

1d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Project Managers & Project Engineers - NATIONWIDE ROLES - Major Civil Structures

at Rebel Recruitment Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$135,000 – $200,000 per year

🔥 Major national infrastructure pipeline
🔥 Run complex structures work
🔥 Bridges, marine & water treatment projects

🔥 Major national infrastructure pipeline
🔥 Run complex structures work
🔥 Bridges, marine & water treatment projects

Lead major water, bridges & marine infrastructure projects. Real ownership. Real delivery. Real progression. NATIONWIDE ROLES

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

23d ago•Expiring

Listed one day ago

Building / Civil Project Engineer / Manager

at Novo Tech Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland Airport, Auckland

$70 – $75 per hour

Building Project Manager or Engineer – Auckland Airport

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

1d ago

Listed two hours ago

Stormwater Renewals Project Engineer

at HEB Construction Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Ellerslie, Auckland

Excellent benefits including medical and life insurance
Supportive and collaborate team environment
Grow your career with real support and global strength behind you

Excellent benefits including medical and life insurance
Supportive and collaborate team environment
Grow your career with real support and global strength behind you

Fantastic opportunity for a Project Engineer to join our team and play a key role in the delivery of our stormwater renewals programme.

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

2h ago

Listed two days ago

Project Engineers & Site Engineers | Earthworks & Structures

at Rebel Recruitment Limited

This is a Full time job

Bay of Plenty

$105,000 – $140,000 per year

Major long-term Bay of Plenty project pipeline
Tier 1 infrastructure projects and strong salaries
Career-defining earthworks and structures projects

Major long-term Bay of Plenty project pipeline
Tier 1 infrastructure projects and strong salaries
Career-defining earthworks and structures projects

Join one of New Zealand's most predominant tier 1 civil contractors delivering major project earthworks, structures and water in the Bay of Plenty.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

2d ago

Listed four days ago

Civil Engineer / Project Manager

at G Mundy Construction LTD

This is a Full time job

Papakura, Auckland

Seeking an experienced Construction Civil Engineer to lead and oversee construction projects from inception to completion.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

4d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Project Engineer

at Veolia

This is a Full time job

Papakura, Auckland

Are you a talented engineer ready to make an impact on New Zealand's infrastructure?

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

14d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Senior Civil Engineer - Project Lead - Wellington Based

at Recruitment Brands

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

150k plus

Lead and deliver complex civil and land development projects
Combine hands-on design with project and people leadership
Join a supportive team with strong benefits and flexibility

Lead and deliver complex civil and land development projects
Combine hands-on design with project and people leadership
Join a supportive team with strong benefits and flexibility

Senior Civil Engineer / Project Lead delivering civil and land development projects in Wellington.

Recruited byGreg Small

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

14d ago

Listed two days ago

Senior Water and Wastewater Project Engineer

at 84 Recruitment Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty(Hybrid)

Deliver meaningful water & wastewater infrastructure in the Bay of Plenty
Ongoing professional development, leadership training & conferences
Real pathways to leadership and shareholding

Deliver meaningful water & wastewater infrastructure in the Bay of Plenty
Ongoing professional development, leadership training & conferences
Real pathways to leadership and shareholding

Senior Water & wastewater engineer wanted for Tauranga consultancy. Own projects from design to commissioning. Hybrid + career pathway.

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

2d ago

Listed one day ago

Project Engineer

at 323 Recruitment Limited

This is a Full time job

Napier, Hawkes Bay

NZD 130k - 180k per year + Vehicle

Be part of a collaborative and down-to-earth culture
Grow your career with a business investing in its people
Work alongside experienced leaders who stay hands-on

Be part of a collaborative and down-to-earth culture
Grow your career with a business investing in its people
Work alongside experienced leaders who stay hands-on

Join a respected contractor delivering solar, three waters and infrastructure projects across NZ. Strong pipeline, supportive culture and genuine care

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

1d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Senior Land Development Engineer - Major Land Development Projects

at Patersons

This is a Full time job

Queenstown, Otago

$120,000 – $150,000 per year

Lead major Queenstown land development projects.
Work across feasibility, design and construction delivery.
Join a respected multidisciplinary consultancy.

Lead major Queenstown land development projects.
Work across feasibility, design and construction delivery.
Join a respected multidisciplinary consultancy.

Lead complex land development projects in Queenstown, including major developments such as Kingston, with a respected multidisciplinary consultancy.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

28d ago•Expiring

Listed fifteen days ago

Senior Project Engineer – Substations HV Design

at Transpower

This is a Full time job

Otara, Auckland

Salary + Kiwi Saver + Benefits

Provide, grow, and guide a high level of engineering expertise.
Ensure strategic objectives are met and help deliver major capital work.
Enjoy intellectual challenge at the heart of the electricity sector.

Provide, grow, and guide a high level of engineering expertise.
Ensure strategic objectives are met and help deliver major capital work.
Enjoy intellectual challenge at the heart of the electricity sector.

Lead exciting, future-focused substation projects nationwide. Your choice of office location: Ōtara Auckland, Wellington, or Christchurch!

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

15d ago

Listed five hours ago

Site Engineer

at Fletcher Infrastructure

This is a Full time job

Pakuranga, Auckland

Join a collaborative alliance shaping future infrastructure
Competitive pay and opportunities for career growth
On site engineering role

Join a collaborative alliance shaping future infrastructure
Competitive pay and opportunities for career growth
On site engineering role

Manage daily site works, develop work packs, and ensure safety and quality on a major infrastructure project.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

5h ago

Listed four hours ago

Project Manager

at Archway Recruitment

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Deliver the renewal of healthcare assets
A supportive and motivated team
A rewarding role, contributing to the delivery of Healthcare assets in Auckland

Deliver the renewal of healthcare assets
A supportive and motivated team
A rewarding role, contributing to the delivery of Healthcare assets in Auckland

Work on a diverse range of healthcare infrastructure projects and be part of a hardworking, collaborative team.

Recruited byJonathan Greening

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

4h ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Senior Civil/Project Engineer - Napier

at Harper Smith Recruitment

This is a Full time job

Napier Central, Hawkes Bay(Hybrid)

Contact Stephen on 021 664 367 for a confidential discussion
Successful organisation seeking an experienced Project Engineer/Site Engineer
Experienced and supportive team & attractive package

Contact Stephen on 021 664 367 for a confidential discussion
Successful organisation seeking an experienced Project Engineer/Site Engineer
Experienced and supportive team & attractive package

Our client is a successful engineering consultancy who require a Senior Civil Project Engineer for a large land development project.

Recruited byStephen Smith

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

15d ago

Listed four days ago

Project Manager - Senior Production Engineer

at Bremca

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Salaried role that includes subsidised medical insurance.

Salaried role that includes subsidised medical insurance.

Great opportunity for the right candidate to further their career with New Zealand's leading switchboard and automation engineering company.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

4d ago

Listed three days ago

Project Manager- Civil

at MAP Projects

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Clear pathway to Senior PM, Ops Manager & shareholding
Diverse, high-impact projects across NZ & the Pacific
Strong mentoring, autonomy and team culture

Clear pathway to Senior PM, Ops Manager & shareholding
Diverse, high-impact projects across NZ & the Pacific
Strong mentoring, autonomy and team culture

Step into a Project Manager role delivering civil projects with hands-on leadership, strong team backing, and a clear path forward

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

3d ago

Listed two days ago

Civil Project Engineer

at Adecco New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Clear Pathway to Career Progress
Collaborative, High-Performing Culture
Expand your Technical Experience

Clear Pathway to Career Progress
Collaborative, High-Performing Culture
Expand your Technical Experience

Step into real ownership on complex infrastructure projects – ideal for Tier 1 engineers ready to accelerate their career.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Construction(Construction)

2d ago

Listed nine days ago

Senior Project manager - Civil structures

at Grada Recruitment

This is a Full time job

Auckland

$160,000 - $200,000 + Vehicle + Benefits

Busy, Techincally challenging projects across the Auckland market
Ability to growth and ramp up your career within a leading contractor
leadership team wanting to enable you not hinder you with processes

Busy, Techincally challenging projects across the Auckland market
Ability to growth and ramp up your career within a leading contractor
leadership team wanting to enable you not hinder you with processes

Join an industry leader busy across the Auckland market in the Civil structure space

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

9d ago

Listed one day ago

Senior Civil Engineer

at Myne Talent

This is a Full time job

Mount Wellington, Auckland

$120,000 – $130,000 per year

Grow your career through ongoing learning, mentoring and development
Enjoy flexibility, wellbeing initiatives and benefits that support life
Join a supportive team where you’re trusted and empowered to lead

Grow your career through ongoing learning, mentoring and development
Enjoy flexibility, wellbeing initiatives and benefits that support life
Join a supportive team where you’re trusted and empowered to lead

Lead civil design on major water infrastructure projects, delivering practical, multidisciplinary solutions from concept to completion

Recruited byRob Sellars

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

1d ago

Listed three days ago

Project Manager

at Heights Recruitment

This is a Full time job

Queenstown Central, Otago(Hybrid)

$110K-$130K + Ute + TOT

Secure and growing pipeline of work, offering long-term stability
Strong internal support, backed by an experienced office and administration team
Join a well-regarded contractor with a proven reputation for investing in staff

Secure and growing pipeline of work, offering long-term stability
Strong internal support, backed by an experienced office and administration team
Join a well-regarded contractor with a proven reputation for investing in staff

Step into a key civil PM role in Central Otago with diverse projects, trusted autonomy, and strong support

Recruited byLuke Petrie

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

3d ago

Listed three hours ago

Site Stabilisation Engineer - Contract position

at Madison Recruitment Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Six month Contract position
Full time hours on site in Tauranga
Pivotal role with a highly recognised global brand!

Six month Contract position
Full time hours on site in Tauranga
Pivotal role with a highly recognised global brand!

Ready to put your skills into practice in this pivotal Site Stabilisation project for a fast paced manufacturing client in Tauranga?

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

3h ago

Listed two days ago

Civil Project Manager

at Matco Civil Contractors Limited

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Working in a small close knit team, you won't be just a number
Working on a variety of civil projects
Renumeration package includes fully subsidised health insurance

Working in a small close knit team, you won't be just a number
Working on a variety of civil projects
Renumeration package includes fully subsidised health insurance

Calling all experienced Project Managers, join our friendly, family orientated business and be part of a high performing & supportive management team!

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

2d ago

Listed twenty two days ago