Full-time
Company Description Are you a recent 2024 graduate? or are you currently in your early professional career? Ready to contribute to a circular economy?
WM New Zealand offers a two-year graduate programme as an exciting opportunity for recent graduates who are passionate about making a positive impact. We are looking for motivated and curious graduates to join us.
Applications are now open for our graduate program based in Redvale, Auckland.
If you join us as a graduate, we will nurture your career through our mentorship programme and leadership training. We'll help you expand your professional network and offer hands-on experience to build your skillset and advance your career. Learning on the job allows you to develop your practical and technical skills, alongside your knowledge.
About Us | Mo tatou
WM New Zealand is Aotearoa's leading materials recovery, recycling, and waste management provider, with over 1600 team members across 70 locations. Each year, we collect over 1,000,000 tonnes of waste and recycle well over 200,000 tonnes. We are the largest composter in New Zealand, the largest waste-to-energy provider and have the largest commercial electric fleet in New Zealand, all powered by electricity from waste. As a team, we are constantly looking for new and innovative ways to redirect, neutralise and use waste.
Job Description About the Role
Are you passionate about construction and eager to kickstart your career in project engineering? We are seeking a motivated and driven Graduate Project Engineer - Construction to join our team. In this dynamic and hands-on role, you will assist in managing a range of exciting construction projects, including landfill and site development projects. As part of a two-year graduate programme, you'll gain valuable exposure to various aspects of project engineering, from strategic planning to cost management and quality control, all while receiving continuous mentorship and development opportunities.
If you're ready to build a solid foundation in the construction industry and take the first step towards becoming a skilled Project Engineer, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities
Strategically planning and implementing landfill and site development projects.
Coordinating audits, airspace reports, and construction modelling for landfill and transfer stations.
Preparing Whole-of-Life estimates and infrastructure plans.
Managing capital expenditure applications and monitoring budgets.
Developing pre-construction estimates, pricing, and costed schedules of quantities.
Preparing contract documentation, technical reports, timelines, drawings, and specifications.
Overseeing project progress to ensure safety, quality, and budget compliance.
Liaising with regulatory bodies to manage environmental compliance.
Providing as-built records and maintenance manuals upon project completion.
Estimating landfill provision and closure costs for budgeting purposes.
Conducting project modelling and analysis for landfill and transfer station projects.
Managing civil works and landfill rehabilitation projects, including cell and cap design.
Qualifications • A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Passion for construction and a desire to learn and grow in the industry.
• Motivated, curious, and innovative with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Must be a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident.
Additional Information What We Offer
• A two-year graduate programme with exposure to various project-based work and continuous support.
• Access to e-learning, leadership development, and networking opportunities.
• Mentorship and career development to help you succeed as a Project Engineer.
• The chance to work with experts and senior leaders in the field, and contribute to real-world projects.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make an impact on exciting construction projects, apply now to join our team!
How to Apply:
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Please note - we do not always work to fixed closing dates and may start considering applications as they are received so we encourage you to apply early.
WM is an EEO employer and promotes drug and alcohol-free workplaces.
You must be in New Zealand and hold a current work visa / residency or NZ citizenship.
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