Oamaru, Otago

Civil/Structural Engineering (Engineering)

Government (Government & Defence)

Full time

Permanent, Full-Time

Waitaki District Council seeks an enthusiastic, experienced Project Engineer for our Roading team. We have 1800km of roads covering diverse country, from Mountain Alps to the Ocean.

The Position

As part of a team, you will plan and deliver Roading projects. This team covers everything transport: from capital renewals through to new infrastructure and safety improvements. We require a collaborative, team player who creates balanced work programmes, presents evidence-based recommendations, and embraces high quality as a measure of team success.

About You

The preferred candidate will have:

• NZDE (Civil), NZCE, NZ Dip (Highways / Civil) qualification or relevant tertiary level engineering qualification or equivalent experience
• Experience with project and contract management
• Building excellent working relationships
• Well-developed communication skills.

We Offer

Council offers a comprehensive range of benefits including:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Sick leave available on commencement
• Professional development opportunities
• Group discount medical insurance
• Income protection
• Discounted BP fuel
• Discounted gym membership

Get in touch to hear about our full range of staff benefits and visit here to learn more about our beautiful region.

The salary range for this position is $74,000 - $92,000.

About Us

Waitaki is increasingly diverse, and we reflect this by employing across a broad array of life experiences and backgrounds. Our staff come for the lifestyle and stay for the culture. We build local input into our decision making and place a high value on community feedback. Our staff are a vibrant part of the community. We are small enough to take the time to listen, to meet face to face, be real.

Tourist destinations include the Geo Park natural features, cycle trails, wildlife, and the heritage Victorian precinct.

If this role sounds like you, then apply now!

Further enquiries can be made to Rodger McGaw, Network Infrastructure Engineer, or Mark Renalson Operations Lead Engineer on 03 433 0300.

Applications close at 5pm on Wednesday 9 August 2023.

To apply for this job and to view the position description go to: https://waitakidistrictcouncil.recruitmenthub.co.nz/VacanReport this job advert