Graduate Civil Construction Engineer/Technician

     Hastings

Are you a new or 1 years’ experience graduate with a Civil Engineering or similar qualification?  Do  you aspire to develop and grow in a collaborative and supportive environment, then join Stantec’s 2026 Graduate Programme and kickstart your career with us!

 Fantastic perks:

• Engineering NZ Accredited: 2-year graduate development programme.

• Competitive Salary: NZD71,000 base salary plus benefits such as spot bonuses, banking discounts, and an extra day's leave.

• Insurance: Receive a range of insurances including health cover through Southern Cross Medical Insurance

• Global Network: Connect with our international Developing Professionals Group for training and networking across New Zealand and Australia.

• Professional Support: Get mentored for your Engineering New Zealand Accreditation and personal career development.

• Flexible Work Environment: Enjoy flexible working hours and excellent employee benefits.

 What you’ll do?

As a Graduate Civil Construction Engineer/Technician within the Transport Team at Stantec, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of exciting projects. You will join a team that works on infrastructure projects throughout the Hawkes’ Bay region as well as across New Zealand . The type of projects you will be working on will be wide and varied and include some or all of the tasks below.

Day to day tasks include:

• Undertake contract management duties (MSQA) to support senior contract managers.

• Assist with preparation of project reports, site meeting records, site visits and inspection records, HSSE observations and quality compliance reports as needed

• Support audits and inspections for quality and HSSE compliance.

• Assist with maintaining records of NCRs and assist in corrective actions.

• Introduction to contractor documentation for compliance with NZS 3910 and other NZ standards.

• Assist in site safety checks and reporting

• Assist with writing requests for physical works tenders and other procurement documents.

• Commence development of client relationships by producing quality work on projects.

• Understand project delivery with regards to agreed outputs for budget, on time and to quality standards.

• Assist in preparation of cost estimates for project design and construction projects including risk assessments to support contingency allowances

Your Role:

• Work across the entire project lifecycle, from concept to design and construction monitoring (onsite).

• Gain exposure to project management and client management.

• Join a large, nurturing, and diverse team that works on local, national and international projects. 

• Collaborate with and learn from national and international industry experts.

Eligibility:

• Be a recent graduate or have up to one year’s experience

• Preferably have a full clean current driving licence

• Working Rights: Work Visa, Permanent Resident, Citizen

Application Advice and Tips

•         Refer to our CV and Cover Letter advice on Prosple.

•         Applications close 18 February 2026

•         Tips on Getting a Job & Working at Stantec: https://nz.prosple.com/graduate-employers/stantec/advice

   

About Stantec

Stantec’s Transport team in New Zealand is proud to deliver accessible and reliable transport options that get people and freight from A to B. Our 220-strong team is proud to work with councils, private sector clients and asset owners with national and international reach. We advise and design across state highways, local roads, rail, ports and more, generating value through smart ideas, pragmatism, resilience, safety and efficient asset management. We’re focused on futureproofing our infrastructure and creating affordable and sustainable transport choices for our clients and communities.

We’ve been serving our clients and communities in Aotearoa New Zealand for over 125 years. With almost 900 professionals, our team is based in the main cities and throughout the regions. We collaborate across disciplines and sectors to bring buildings, energy, water, environmental, and transport projects to life.

Globally, Stantec unites approximately 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.

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