Project Manager (Civil)

|Civil & Construction - Project Management|Wellington

The Opportunity
Join a specialist infrastructure advisory firm working directly with asset owners on major civil projects across New Zealand.

You’ll be part of a team made up of ex-contractors who understand the realities of construction, bringing practical thinking into the front end of projects and drive value through delivery.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Provide input into project feasibility, staging, methodology, and risk
  • Support and review cost estimates and construction programmes
  • Advise on buildability and design coordination across disciplines
  • Support tender evaluations and procurement strategies
  • Contribute to project controls – cost, programme, and risk
  • Work alongside clients as a trusted advisor across the project lifecycle

Projects can include Major transport (roads, bridges, tunnels, rail) through to 3 waters, and civil maintenance work 

What You’ll Bring

  • 5+ years’ experience as a Project Engineer or early-stage Project Manager
  • Contractor side experience in NZ
  • Good knowledge of NZ contracts and construction methods
  • Exposure to costs, planning, and project delivery
  • Strong understanding of how projects are built – not just designed
  • Commercial awareness and confidence working with stakeholders

You might be someone who:

  • Enjoys the bigger picture, not just daily site issues
  • Wants to be involved earlier in project decision-making
  • Is comfortable challenging ideas and offering solutions
  • Communicates well with both technical and non-technical people

Why Make the Move:
Use your technical expertise and site based experience and enjoy having influence over project outcomes. This is the opportunity to work across multiple projects as part of a high-calibre, low-ego team of industry professionals, and enjoy enjoy flexible  40 hour week where you can develop towards a senior role.

Package includes:
Competitive salary + bonus + strong benefits 

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Simon Field (MEng Civil)
Senior Recruiter
simon@trs.co.nz 09 281 5593