Contract Engineer - Roadmarking
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 20, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jul 31, 2026. Downer Group scores A on the Alion truth index.
Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity
We are seeking a proactive and organised Contract Engineer - Roadmarking to join our team in Invercargill. Working closely with the Roadmarking Manager, you'll play a critical role in supporting the delivery of our Southland Roadmarking operations. This is a hands-on role where you'll be the link between field crews, clients, and management, ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.
You'll be responsible for leading the Southland based team ensuring our teams have everything they need to successfully deliver work programmes. You'll be someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving problems, and can confidently build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
No two days are the same. Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing resources, programmes, traffic management requirements, and inventory to support efficient contract delivery.
- Conducting site visits, network inspections, and quality, safety, and traffic management audits to ensure compliance and performance standards are met.
- Coordinating day-to-day contract administration, reporting, financial documentation, and cost capture processes.
- Building strong client and stakeholder relationships through regular communication, meetings, and operational support.
- Promoting Downer's Zero Harm culture while driving continuous improvement across safety, quality, productivity, and customer service outcomes.
This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career within a supportive team environment while gaining exposure to all aspects of roadmarking operations, contract delivery, resource management, and network performance.
Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills
We're looking for a motivated and detail-oriented individual who can confidently coordinate multiple priorities while maintaining strong working relationships across the business. You will be a natural communicator who enjoys working both in the field and in the office, with a commitment to safety, quality, and customer service.
What you’ll bring to be successful in this role:
- A relevant qualification such as NZCE, Diploma, Bachelor of Engineering or substantially completed Engineering Cadetship
Strong leadership capability, with a proven track record of successfully leading, developing, and motivating high-performing teams.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead the locally based team
- Excellent organisational, time management, and problem-solving skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Experience coordinating resources, schedules, reporting, and financial administration processes
- A strong commitment to health, safety, quality, and environmental best practice
- A full driver’s licence
If you're looking for a varied role where you can make a real impact while building your career within a leading infrastructure business, we'd love to hear from you.
This role is based in Invercargill; however, with contacts located across the lower South Island, occasional travel may be required.
Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here
Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful. We offer:
- Ongoing, secured workload across the lower South
- Opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career
- Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
- Discounts for Samsung, PB Tech, Gym memberships and more!
- $500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer
- Great promotion and career development opportunities
Have a look at our other great benefits here!
Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation
Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site https://people.downergroup.co.nz/join-our-transport-team/
Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application! The reference number for this role is 734863.
We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team.