" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eSenior Project Engineer - Auckland\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20702\"\u003e Operations \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20703\"\u003e Project Engineering \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20704\"\u003e Auckland \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20705\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 27/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eYou are part of building something special at McConnell Dowell\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStronger teams, stronger communities\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eJoin us in building the extraordinary\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Role\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you\u0026rsquo;re a highly experienced engineer looking to make your mark on some of New Zealand\u0026rsquo;s most complex and meaningful infrastructure projects, this is your opportunity.\u003cbr\u003eWe\u0026rsquo;re on the hunt for a Senior Project Engineer to join the McConnell Dowell wh\u0026#257;nau starting in our New Business team at the Auckland Head Office in Ellerslie. Here, you\u0026rsquo;ll work side-by-side with Bid Managers and Estimators, shaping winning tender strategies, methodologies, and programmes for landmark water, marine, and transport infrastructure projects.\u003cbr\u003eThis is more than just pre-construction. You\u0026rsquo;ll be at the table from day one influencing how projects are designed, planned, and delivered. Then, when the win is secured, you\u0026rsquo;ll transition into the project delivery team, turning your tender vision into a reality on site.\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey responsibilities include:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCoordinating with Managers and Superintendents on engineering, temporary works, scheduling, and project status.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eControlling fabrication and field construction engineering schedules for overall programs.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMonitoring and coordinating the preparation, maintenance, and modification of construction schedules, methods, manning charts, and equipment requirements.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdvising on actions to prevent or address undesirable trends in progress.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInterpreting engineering documents and drawings for field personnel.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProviding general technical assistance to supervisory personnel.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout You\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCivil Engineering qualification with a minimum of 10 years\u0026rsquo; experience in civil engineering.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProven success delivering water sector multidisciplinary, marine, and transport infrastructure projects.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong background in tender methodology development and programme planning.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHighly skilled at managing schedules, resources, and priorities to achieve outstanding results.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSound knowledge of HS\u0026amp;E practices with the ability to lead by example.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExceptional communicator with the confidence to collaborate and influence at all levels.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e Don\u0026rsquo;t tick all the boxes but you\u0026rsquo;re still excited about this opportunity? We\u0026rsquo;re dedicated to building a diverse workplace, so we also look at applicants with great transferable skills from similar industries.\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eIf that\u0027s you, we encourage you to still apply as you may just be the right candidate for this role or one of our other opportunities.\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout Us\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMcConnell Dowell \u0026ndash; Creative Construction\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003eOur purpose is\u0026nbsp;Providing a Better Life.\u0026nbsp;We do that through delivering projects that connect, support and sustain communities, and through providing career opportunities that challenge, reward and grow our people.\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eFrom remote major resources and energy projects to city-shaping transport and water infrastructure, we have constructed thousands of high-quality, complex projects for our customers and communities over more than 60 years, in Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands and Southeast Asia.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy join us?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003eThe work you\u0026rsquo;ll do will have a tangible positive impact on people\u0026rsquo;s lives, including yours. The diversity of our projects, roles and locations means greater development opportunities. We invest in our people to set and reach personal and professional goals and we have some of the best mentoring minds in the business to help you do that.\u0026nbsp; Because when you grow, we all grow.\u003cbr\u003eMcConnell Dowell actively seeks and celebrates diversity, inclusion, and individuality. In a culture low on ego and high on support, we encourage everyone to make an impact. We\u0027re big enough to take on community-shaping projects, but agile enough for you to have an influence on how we do things.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eSo, join us, be you, and help us create better together.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eApply now!\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe are an equal opportunity employer. People of all ages, abilities, sexual orientation, gender identities, cultures and Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply.\u003c/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note all successful applicants must hold valid work rights for New Zealand and/or Pacific Islands and pass a satisfactory pre-employment medical which includes drug and alcohol checks..\u003c/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis role is being sourced through McConnell Dowell directly and not accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.\u003c/em\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"933119\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "