Job Opportunities in New Zealand

• Engineering
• Temporary Works
• Auckland
• Permanent / Full Time

12/9/2024

With a healthy pipeline of future work and an excellent team culture, it is an exciting time to join the Mc Connell Dowell Family.

About the role

We are looking for an Engineering Manager with great energy & drive, to join our high-performing Engineering team in Auckland.

The Engineering Manager is a pivotal role within our Engineering Team. For the right candidate, this position will be responsible in managing the temporary works design employees on assigned projects, tenders and leading the team to success.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and standards in relation to design and engineering activities conducted on tenders and projects.
• Support the tendering and winning of new work through sound and compliant design management practices, innovative engineering solutions, methods and techniques which provide a competitive advantage.
• Support the delivery of projects through sound and compliant design management practices and engineering solutions which drive economic, programme and risk management outcomes.
• Produce and execute the requirements of a Design and Engineering Management Plan.
• Promote a professional image of the Company’s operations, and maintenance of harmonious and effective relationships with Clients and their representatives in the execution of the tenders and projects.
• Represent the Company on recognised technical bodies as/when opportunities arise that are relevant to the Company’s business objectives.
• Work with the Business Unit Engineering Manager to select and engage design consultants and relevant service providers and suppliers in accordance with MMS procedures.
• Manage the development and delivery of tender and project design and engineering (both permanent and temporary works) carried out by design consultants.
• Ensure that all design consultants are advised of their obligations under applicable legislation, codes of practice, the Project Execution Plan and all conditions set out in the contractual documents, and that those obligations are met.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of design and engineering management to become more competitive in winning work and more efficient in delivery.

What you'll need

• Tertiary engineering qualification.
• 15 years engineering experience in the construction industry with a demonstrated success in managing design consultants to time and cost targets, engineering standards and contract requirements.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities.
• Competent in negotiation.
• Ability to form and maintain external consultant relationships.
• A demonstrated understanding of contract management and cost control.
• A demonstrates flexibility and resilience in dealing with complex issues and an ability to deploy sound problem solving methodologies.
• Self-sufficiency and requiring minimal supervision.
• Strong oral and written presentation ability.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, organise and motivate others.
• Demonstrated team ethos and strong work ethic.

Don’t tick all the boxes but you’re still excited about this opportunity? We’re dedicated to building a diverse workplace, so we also look at applicants with great transferable skills from similar industries.

If that's you, we encourage you to still apply as you may just be the right candidate for this role or one of our other opportunities.

About Us

Mc Connell Dowell – Creative Construction

Our purpose is Providing a Better Life. We do that through delivering projects that connect, support and sustain communities, and through providing career opportunities that challenge, reward and grow our people.

From 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.

Why join us?

The work you’ll do will have a tangible positive impact on people’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. Because when you grow, we all grow.

Mc Connell 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're big enough to take on community-shaping projects, but agile enough for you to have an influence on how we do things.

So, join us, be you, and help us create better together.
We are an equal opportunity employer. People of all ages, abilities, sexual orientation, gender identities & cultures are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please 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.

This role is being sourced through Mc Connell Dowell directly and not accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.