Engineers Representative - Transport

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About the team | Ko te rōpū nei

Join a team that’s building a better city. At Christchurch City Council, we’re delivering a significant capital works programme that includes roading, transport-related structures. We’re looking for a skilled and experienced Engineer’s Representative to help us manage and deliver these projects to the highest standards.

About the role | Ko te mahi nei

As part of the Professional & Technical Services Unit you’ll act as the Engineer’s Representative under NZS 3910 and 3916 contracts, ensuring contracts are delivered on time, within budget, and to specification. You’ll work closely with contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders to manage physical works contracts—particularly those related to roading and retaining walls.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Act as the Engineer's Representative under NZS 3910 and NZS 3916 contracts administering contracts and certifying payments, variations, and extensions of time. (Noting all the powers of the Engineer to Contract other than matters of dispute are designated down to Engineers Representative within the Council contract templates).
• Review and manage contractual risk, tender tags and commercial issues to support successful project outcomes.
• Lead contract delivery on capital works projects valued up to $15 million+
• Provide technical and contractual advice to project teams and contractors.

About you | Ko Koe Tēnei

We are looking for someone that has strong practical experience administering NZS 3910 and/or NZS 3916 contracts. Candidates without significant NZS391X contract administration experience are unlikely to be suitable for this role.

The role is a senior role within the Contract Management Teams and will at times have Contracts Engineers helping to administer and supervise capital works project below you. Common values of construction projects that you will be responsible for ( during construction – there is no design requirement of this position) is anywhere from $500,000 to $15,000,000+

We recognise that outstanding Engineer's Representatives come from a variety of backgrounds. While a civil engineering qualification is beneficial it is not mandatory and we welcome applications from candidates with significant practical experience in contract administration and construction delivery.

• Extensive experience acting as an Engineer's Representative or Engineer to Contract under NZS 3910 and/or NZS 3916 contracts.
• Proven practical experience assessing and certifying progress payments, variations, programme delays, extensions of time, notices and contractual claims.
• Experience administering construction contracts for civil infrastructure projects such as roading, transport structures, retaining walls or similar public infrastructure works.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, including contractual risk allocation, review and negotiation of tender tags, procurement processes, and contract documentation.
• The ability to provide sound technical and contractual advice to project teams, contractors and stakeholders.
• A full, current driver’s licence.

What's in it for you? He aha ngā hua ki a koe?

Want To Be Involved In Shaping Your City? Here At The Council We Know Our Strength Comes From Our People, Working Together As One Team To Create Results. When You Join Us, You're Getting Involved First Hand, And Contributing To Crafting The Christchurch Community. You Will Also Benefit From

• Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements - WFH, adjustable start and finish times, option to purchase extra leave.
• Collaboration - exposure to wider areas of the organisation
• Benefits - a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.

If this sounds like an interesting opportunity, you think you have what it takes and want to get involved in shaping our City then please apply today.

Additional Information | Ko ētahi atu kōrero

At the Christchurch City Council, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.

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• Hours of work - 37.5 - 40 hours per week
• Position - Permanent, full-time
• Location - This position is primarily based at Te Hononga, Christchurch City Council Civic Offices - 53 Hereford Street
• Salary - The salary band for this position goes from $126,230 to $140,255 per annum based on a 40 hour week. Starting salaries will be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, and relativities both, within the immediate team and in the broader organisation for the same or similar roles.
• Closing Date - 12/08/2026

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Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.