Site Engineer at Fletcher Building

Location: Masterton, Wellington
Type: Full-time
Level: entry
Posted: Sep 7, 2026

Description

Higgins is hiring a permanent, full-time Site Engineer in Wairarapa to support planning and coordination of civil construction and surfacing activities, including road construction, subdivision, chipseal, asphalt, and preparation works. The role involves preparing quotes and estimates, coordinating plant, labour, subcontractors, and suppliers, preparing job work packs, monitoring progress and quality, tracking costs, and supporting safety, environmental, and client relationships. Candidates should have civil construction, roading, or engineering support experience, a tertiary engineering qualification, strong communication and organisational skills, and a Full Class 1 Driver Licence. The position offers a competitive salary, KiwiSaver contributions, training, and career progression opportunities.

Required Skills

Pavement construction
Surfacing operations
Road construction
Microsoft Office
Health and safety

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Tertiary qualification in Engineering, such as NZDCE, BE Civil, or equivalent
Required Previous Experiences: Experience in civil construction, roading, or engineering support roles; internships and graduate experience are welcome
Preferred Qualifications: Understanding of civil construction practices and exposure to construction or surfacing operations
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Good organisational skills and attention to detail
Confidence using Microsoft Office and interest in developing digital and technical skills
Positive attitude, reliability, and commitment to health and safety
Translation Company Name: Fletcher Building

About Fletcher Building

Fletcher Building

building supply chainNew Zealand

Fletcher Building makes and distributes building products, builds homes, and works on major construction and infrastructure projects. Its operations span manufacturing, distribution and retail, home building, and the building supply chain from raw materials to family homes. The company operates in New Zealand, Australia, and the South Pacific, and has operations spanning Europe, the USA, and Asia. Fletcher Building employs over 14,500 people in New Zealand, Australia, and the South Pacific. It is dual listed on the NZX and ASX and operates through six divisions.

Open roles: 230
Founded: 1909

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