Project Engineer – Civil/Structures

About the role

CPB Contractors is seeking a Tier 1 Project Engineer to join the New Dunedin Hospital project, the largest hospital development in New Zealand. You will work on civil and structural works, delivering inground services, site roadworks and superstructure elements for a state‑of‑the‑art healthcare facility.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement robust engineering methodologies for civil and structural works.
• Maintain quality controls and ensure safe delivery of inground services, roadworks and superstructure construction.
• Manage project schedules and cost reporting, planning up to four weeks ahead and providing weekly updates.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate structural steel, in‑situ concrete and precast installations.
• Lead the development and execution of SHEQ processes and procedures on site.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline from a recognised institution.
• 5–7 years of experience on projects valued over $150 million.
• Demonstrated experience managing work packages between $1 million and $10 million.
• Commercial awareness with proven cost and time reporting capability.
• Experience in civil or structural engineering within large‑scale construction.

Required skills

• Structural steel installation
• In‑situ concrete works
• Precast element installation