Engineer, Civil Engineering

Higgins Bay of Plenty has secured an exciting new contract – NZTA’s Integrated Delivery Contract (IDC) for the region. Our team is growing, and we’re looking for a Renewals Engineer to join the team.

This long-term contract focuses on the safe, reliable, and sustainable delivery of maintenance, renewals, and safety improvements across the network from Waihi and Tauranga to Rotorua and Ōpōtiki. You’ll be responsible for the delivery of the Pavement and Surfacing Renewals Programme and specific variation projects across the network.

• Permanent long-term secured work until minimum 2030
• Work alongside an experienced leader with a wealth of industry knowledge
• In house technical training and leadership development programmes
• Access to educational funds for you and your children
• Funding for school holiday programmes and tutoring for your children
• Discounts:
  Southern Cross, ANZ, Z energy, Place Makers, Mico and Samsung
• Market-leading parental leave policy
• Fletcher Building share scheme options

• Solid background in Civil Engineering, with proven experience managing medium-sized projects
• Prior experience scoping, planning and programming renewals work
• A good understanding of properties of roading aggregates
• Understanding of the technical, contractual and financial requirements involved in maintenance contracts
• Proficiency in RAMM is essential
• Understanding of the Construction Contracts Act and knows how to apply NZS 3910 & NZS 3917
• Strong communication and ability to build and maintain relationships
• Bachelor of Engineering or other relevant Tertiary qualifications desired

Higgins is a leading construction and infrastructure company, proudly building and maintaining roads, bridges, and civil projects that connect communities across New Zealand. With a strong focus on safety, quality, and sustainability, we deliver projects that make a real difference. At Higgins, you’ll join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and career growth – because we believe our people are the foundation of our success.

We're with you on the road ahead - Ko tatou kei a koe i te huarahi kei mua

We are actively looking to fill this role and encourage your early application. Applications are reviewed regularly, and we reserve the right to remove the advertisement before the advertised closing date.

Research shows that females and minority groups don’t always apply for roles unless they match 100% of the requirements. So, if this role is of interest but you feel you don’t quite fit, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are enriched by many nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.