Mechanical Project Engineer at Fulton Hogan

Henderson-Massey, Auckland, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mechanical Engineering, Project Programming, Financial Control, Health & Safety Leadership, NZS 3910, Procurement, Commissioning, QA Documentation, Stakeholder Management, Cost Forecasting, Contract Management, Multidisciplinary Coordination

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

The Fulton Hogan Life Life at Fulton Hogan is about making the most of the opportunities, taking responsibility, having a crack, being accountable and making it happen. We live by our REAL values – Respect, Energy & Effort, Attitude, Leadership – and we demonstrate these through the good work we do, every day, as one team. Nau mai haere mai ki tā mātou whānau |Welcome to our Fulton Hogan Family This is a great opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Project Engineer looking for a technically challenging project to add to their portfolio. Our projects span the water, wastewater, industrial services, and process infrastructure sectors, with strong integration between mechanical, electrical, civil, structural, and controls disciplines. Your primary focus will be leading the mechanical scope across multiple projects, supported by your ability to coordinate with electrical and civil teams as required. Candidates who come from high‑complexity industrial environments (e.g., FMCG, manufacturing, energy, plant operations, or workshop/fabrication backgrounds) and who are comfortable managing multidisciplinary systems will find this work highly aligned. Core Focus Areas: Mechanical Delivery | Project Programming | Financial Control | Health & Safety Leadership | NZS3910 Coordinate end-to-end delivery of mechanical equipment and systems, including pumps, pipework, valves, rotating equipment, and process plant. Oversee mechanical procurement, fabrication, installation, testing, commissioning, and closeout, including development and management of QA documentation, ITPs, FAT/SAT, and commissioning plans. Coordinate multiple projects to meet scope, schedule, budget, and quality requirements, including programme development, sequencing, methodologies, and look-ahead schedules. Manage interfaces with electrical, civil/structural, and instrumentation/control disciplines and resolve technical issues promptly to minimise programme impacts. Maintain accurate Cost to Complete (CTC), forecasting, procurement planning, and value for money evaluations across assigned projects. Prepare or support payment and subcontractor claims, progress reporting, and the identification, pricing, and management of variations, applying a working knowledge of NZS 3910 requirements and communication processes. Lead by example in promoting Fulton Hogan’s H&S expectations, ensuring all work is planned and executed in line with legislation, internal procedures, and project-specific requirements. Participate in risk reviews, SWMS development, and site H&S leadership activities, ensuring compliance with relevant New Zealand standards, codes, and industry guidelines. Review and approve vendor documentation, project specifications, installation procedures, shop drawings, and completion/commissioning records. Ensure mechanical completion, testing, commissioning, as-built information, O&M manuals, and client handover documentation are accurate, complete, and aligned with project requirements. We’re looking for someone with: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (Civil or Electrical considered where strong mechanical exposure exists). 5+ years’ experience delivering mechanical scope in water, wastewater, industrial, oil & gas, or process infrastructure OR transferable experience from comparable complex mechanical/operations environments. Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects or operational lines. Experience with project programming tools (e.g., MS Project, CCS). Strong understanding of NZS 3910 processes: claims, variations, delays, formal notices. Strong financial awareness: cost tracking, forecasting, claims, variations. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Solid experience with QA, testing, commissioning, and construction or operational completion. Demonstrated commitment to leadership in Health & Safety. Good Work equals Good Benefits Company Vehicle KiwiSaver employer contributions Fuel discount card Parental leave top-up payment with additional return to work support Family scholarships Ongoing training and development, career growth and progression opportunities Great discounts at a wide range of retailers Medical insurance “an eligibility period applies” Life insurance At Fulton Hogan, we genuinely care about the wellbeing of our people and giving them the tools and opportunities they need to succeed and grow with us. Creating, Connecting and caring for the community Our people regularly donate their time to local causes and initiatives, while at a regional and national level we provide financial support, skills and resources to a wide range of organisations that are strengthening our communities. Our focus aims to also reduce our impact on the environment, and regenerate healthy new ecosystems. We look to partner with others to lift the standards of our industry and show customers lower-impact, sustainable ways of delivering infrastructure. We are driven by fresh ideas and opportunities. We aim to do more and do better – for our people, our communities and the countries that we work in. As an employer, we know this relationship is a two-way street. We’re always looking for people who are passionate about the work they do. If that’s you, we’d like to invite you to become part of our family and join us in the good work we do.

Responsibilities

Lead the mechanical scope across multiple infrastructure projects, overseeing procurement, installation, and commissioning of equipment. Coordinate with electrical and civil teams to ensure projects meet scope, schedule, and budget requirements while maintaining strict health and safety standards.