Projects Engineer
Hawera, New Zealand
Category Trade & Construction Jobs
Do you want a change in lifestyle? If so, here's your opportunity! About our District - Our mission is to make our communities better and this role will play a key part in achieving this. We are located in a tranquil area of New Zealand offering some of the best access to the great outdoors. We also boast attractive housing prices for your town, village or rural lifestyle and we are within commuting distance to larger centres.
About our Organisation - We are an energetic and progressive, values-based organisation, which is dedicated to providing quality services and facilities for our communities. We place strong emphasis on our organisational culture, which in turn creates strong engagement across our team. We employ people with a 'Can Do' attitude who want to work for a united organisation with a strong sense of family that is proud to serve its communities.
At STDC, we offer a proven "best place to work" environment, access to a sick leave bank, flexible working opportunities and retention incentive benefit upon five years of employment. Our team culture encourages innovation, we care about your professional development, and you will be working with an elite and motivated team of professionals. About the Role - The purpose of the position is to undertake projects and works as required by the Projects Manager.
It will also oversee capital works as approved in the Long Term and Annual Plans and administer the Contracts register. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering Council's infrastructure projects. Do you have what it takes? - About the Role The South Taranaki District Council is seeking a proactive and motivated individual to fill this key position in the Projects Team.
We are looking for a dynamic person who can build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and assist delivering projects on time and within budget, from initiation through to implementation. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering Council's infrastructure projects. What You'll Do: Manage projects across the 3 waters, coastal structures, roading, community projects, and council property building activities.
Review, agree and define project scopes and objectives. Produce design and draughting for various projects. Produce reporting as required.
Develop project solutions, systems and processes for the Council. Resource budgets from other organisations when working on joint ventures. Supervise and coordinate contractors.
Ensure contracts are only let to approved service providers. Perform regular health and safety and work quality audits. About You - You are a dynamic person with a degree in Civil Engineering and relevant experience.
You can build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and assist delivering projects on time and within budget from initiation through to implementation. You will be proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D, have experience in civil engineering standards, codes of practice, construction practic.
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