About CPB 

CPB Contractors is Australia’s leading contractor, and as part of the CIMIC Group, we are proud to be constructing New Zealand’s future and do so collaboratively with our partners and clients.

We hire for careers, not project life. CPB Contractors has more than 50 major infrastructure projects in delivery, across all key sectors of the construction industry, including roads and bridges, rail, tunnelling, defence, airports, buildings and resources, providing you with career opportunities for years to come.

The Project

The New Dunedin Hospital project is the single largest hospital project ever undertaken in New Zealand. Spanning 71,700m2 and constructed on the former Cadbury Chocolate Factory in the centre of the city, the Inpatient Building will provide high-quality acute medical facilities in support of its role as a tertiary teaching hospital. Onsite services will include 424 beds, including future expansion of 53 beds. A total of 24 theatres, including a future capacity of 2 theatres, imaging suites and radiology.

Your Opportunity

A unique opportunity exists for a Tier 1 Site Engineer to develop their skills and progress their career on a landmark Healthcare Project. As a Site Engineer (Civil/Structures), you’ll be responsible for developing robust methodologies, maintaining quality controls and safely delivering the in-ground services, site roadworks, and superstructure of the New Dunedin Hospital Project. The role is suitable for an engineer with major project experience in civil or structural work, where you can leverage your experience into the complexities of this landmark project.

Our minimum requirements for this role are:

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant quantity surveying discipline from a recognised tertiary institution

Experience, Skills and Behavioural Competencies required for this position:

• Experience in site contract administration, including payment schedules, insurances, variation negotiations and dispute management.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant commercial construction experience
• Understanding of procurement processes and the engagement of subcontractors including preparation of subcontracts, scopes of work and pricing schedules
• Ability to interpret relevant legislation/code and its application on the project to prevent potential business exposure
• Commitment to CPB's SHEQ Cultural Framework and lead by example to create a united and collaborative culture where safety underpins everything that we do

We particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA+ community, mature workers, Veterans and Active Defence Reserve members, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds. CPB Contractors is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

We’re always looking for ways to make CPB Contractors a more rewarding place to work and offer a unique set of benefits, including:

• A rewarding career where we support your development, training and promote from within.
• Opportunities across all construction sectors so that there is always an opportunity suitable for the next stage in your career.
• Competitive remuneration and excellent benefits including a health and wellbeing program, discount portal and company-funded salary continuance insurance.
• Flexible work arrangements and a culture that values diversity and innovation.

Please note: This role is being sourced through CPB Contractors directly and we will not accept applications via external recruitment agencies.