Engineering Manager – EC&I

Te āhua o te tūranga The nature of the role

As Engineering Manager for BESS 2 youll be the technical lead for the project through execution and closure. Youll bring together a talented group of discipline engineers consultants and partners giving them the clarity direction and support they need to deliver. From design contracts and technical specifications through to procurement construction and grid connection youll be the person helping make sure the engineering pieces come together.

Theres plenty of depth to get into. Youll lead key engineering decisions manage interfaces between consultants vendors and stakeholders such as Transpower oversee technical quality and assurance and help the wider project team navigate those inevitable moments where engineering commercial considerations risk and programme all meet. Youll also play an important role in shaping operation and maintenance thinking for the new assets. Throughout it all youll keep an eye on the bigger picture making decisions based not simply on what works today but what will deliver the best lifecycle outcome for Contact over the long term.

Qualifications :

Ko wai koe About you

Youre an experienced engineering leader who understands that delivering a great technical outcome is as much about people and relationships as it is engineering. You can work through complex problems make sound decisions when there are competing priorities and explain the thinking behind them clearly. Youre comfortable giving candid technical advice but equally comfortable listening bringing different perspectives into the room and changing tack when theres a better way forward. When things get busy youre someone who brings calm energy and momentum rather than noise.

For the foundations were looking for an engineering degree or equivalent qualification significant engineering experience within the power sector or a similarly complex heavy industry environment and strong technical leadership capability. Youll need experience working across project delivery contracts and the asset lifecycle along with an understanding of the regulatory and safety environment that surrounds major infrastructure. Just as importantly youll have the relationship skills to work effectively with senior leaders engineers consultants contractors suppliers and external stakeholders.

Professional registration such as CPEng or IntPE extensive power generation experience and deep knowledge of the regulatory environment would all be great to bring but were interested in the whole package. If your experience doesnt line up perfectly with every point but youve led complex engineering work know how to bring people together and reckon you could make an impact here ka pai wed still really like to hear from you.
 

Our projects and people are spread across Aotearoa so youll also be comfortable getting out and about when the work calls for it. Therell be travel involved from time to time whether thats spending time on site connecting with project teams or working alongside our partners. Youll be someone who enjoys that variety and sees value in being there in person when it matters.

Additional Information :

Our projects and people are spread across Aotearoa however our preference is for candidates based near our Renewable Growth hubs in Auckland Tauranga Taupo or Wellington.

Youll also be comfortable getting out and about when the work calls for it. Therell be travel involved from time to time whether thats spending time on site connecting with project teams or working alongside our partners. Youll be someone who enjoys that variety and sees value in being there in person when it matters.

There are a bunch of perks to being a permanent Contact kaimahi. Along with great leadership teammates development and growth and progression opportunities free health insurance cover better-than-your-average leave access to Contact Shares a Good to be Home annual payment toward your home set up & wellbeing a trail-blazing parental leave policy bi-annual payments towards Contact Energy products and more!

Applications Close 5pm Monday the 9th of November

Here at Contact Energy (Te Mata Hiko) we know our strength lies in developing a sense of belonging - one that helps us attract and retain people with a broad range of perspectives and experiences.

Were committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued respected and empowered to bring their whole selves to work. Our goal is to reflect the diversity of our customers and communities to help build a better Aotearoa New Zealand.

We have a rich community of talented people that we support to thrive at Contact.

Our inclusive hiring process is designed to embrace the diversity of Aotearoa New Zealand ensuring a wide range of perspectives are included in our decision-making and helping reduce bias along the way.

The wellbeing of our kaimahi is super important to us.

We use employee insights to offer a range of initiatives and resources to support physical mental financial and emotional wellbeing including flexible working arrangements employee network groups and a market-leading parental leave policy.

At Te Mata Hiko we want everyone to thrive. We welcome applicants far and wide - of every age stage background and pride. Join us and be part of a team that values your passion and attitude just as much as your experience and skills.

Please note only candidates with the right to live and work in New Zealand will be considered for this role.

Research shows that while men apply to jobs where they meet 60% of the criteria women and those in underrepresented groups tend to only apply if they tick every box. Were not about box ticking so if you think you have what it takes but dont meet everything stated above please still get in touch. Wed love to kōrero.

Te Mata Hiko (Contact Energy) does not accept any CVs received from recruitment agencies where a formal engagement has not been confirmed and agreed to with our Talent the event that unsolicited CVs are submitted by recruitment agencies Te Mata Hiko (Contact Energy) reserves the right to contact these candidates directly and consider them for current/future vacancies without any financial obligation to the recruitment agency in question. This will also apply to any CVs sent directly to line managers.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time