Project Manager (Whangarei)

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Date: 5 days ago
City: Whangarei, Northland
Contract type: Full time

Job details

  • Posted22 July 2026
  • LocationWhangarei
  • Job type Permanent
  • Discipline Infrastructure
  • Reference1125814

Our client has a long-standing history of delivering complex infrastructure projects across the water, maritime and transport space.

Ranging from large scale road infrastructure to intricate civil engineering projects, they have established themselves as an industry leader that take pride on building reliable infrastructure for local communities.

About the Role

As a Project Manager you will take ownership of end-to-end project delivery across a range of projects, including water treatment plants, bridges, rail and road infrastructure.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong commercial awareness, technical capability, and the ability to drive performance across multidisciplinary teams.

What’s in It for You

  • Competitive salary + vehicle
  • Work on essential infrastructure projects that impact communities
  • Secure pipeline of projects across Northland
  • Supportive, down-to-earth team culture with strong leadership
  • Opportunity to grow within a reputable and expanding contractor

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the full lifecycle delivery of civil infrastructure projects from tender through to completion
  • Contribute to pricing, tendering, and work-winning activities
  • Develop and drive project programmes, methodologies, and delivery strategies
  • Manage budgets, forecasts, and commercial outcomes
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and subcontractors
  • Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and to specification
  • Proactively identify and manage risks, resolving technical and commercial challenges
  • Maintain high standards across health & safety, quality, and environmental compliance

What You’ll Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
  • 15+ years’ experience delivering relevant infrastructure projects in New Zealand
  • Strong experience across civil structures, piling and heavy civils
  • Proven commercial acumen, including contract management and project financials
  • Ability to lead teams and build strong working relationships across stakeholders
  • A proactive, solutions-focused mindset

If you would be keen to hear more about this role or other roles within the Civil Construction space, feel free to reach out to Johnny @

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