Asset Engineer – Transport Infrastructure

About the role

ACCIONA is seeking an Asset Engineer to support the design and delivery of the Northland transport corridor (Warkworth to Te Hana) in New Zealand. This position offers the chance to work in a public‑private partnership environment, shaping asset decisions that will serve the region for generations.

Key responsibilities

• Review asset designs for safety, maintainability and whole‑of‑life performance.
• Prepare operational documentation and support handover of asset information.
• Inspect construction work and monitor progress against operational requirements.
• Assess asset performance, investigate defects and support commissioning and operational readiness.
• Plan asset renewals and identify improvements to lifecycle outcomes.

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in engineering, asset management, infrastructure or a related discipline.
• Experience in infrastructure engineering, asset management, maintenance or operations on tunnels, roads, bridges or similar complex assets.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• New Zealand residency or appropriate work rights.

Required skills

• Reviewing engineering designs and technical documentation.
• Construction inspection and commissioning support.
• Lifecycle, reliability and maintainability analysis, including deterioration modelling.
• Data mining and analysis of asset condition and performance data using asset management systems such as AWM.
• Developing O&M manuals and operational procedures with strong technical writing.