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About the Project The Te Pae o Tararua (Ō2NL) highway will dramatically improve safety, resilience, and efficiency, while increasing transport choices for a growing population. The project is being delivered in partnership with NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Muaūpoko Tribal Authority, local hapū of Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga, and Horowhenua District Council. This is a transformative infrastructure project being delivered using a two-alliance model. Our shared project principles include treading lightly on the whenua, building strong partnerships, and delivering an enduring legacy. We’re looking for great people to join us on this unique journey. The role: Review, prepare, and implement key quality documentation (ITPs, operational procedures, MDRs). Liaise with managers, engineers, supervisors, and client quality representatives. Coordinate on-site quality assurance activities and inspections. Maintain quality records and documentation. Perform on-site audits and assurance activities to verify that quality practices are being implemented effectively. Develop ITPs, quality control procedures, and inspection checklists. Promote a strong safety, quality, and environmental culture across the project team, subcontractors, and suppliers. Maintain clear, accurate, and timely quality documentation and reports for management and stakeholders. Provide guidance and support to engineers, supervisors, and site teams on quality requirements and verification processes. Support the consistent application of quality processes, inspections, and records across construction activities. About you: Tertiary qualification in construction or civil engineering (or related discipline). 2+ years of experience working with quality management systems certified or endorsed by a recognised body. Proven experience in quality assurance or control roles within infrastructure or civil construction. Sound knowledge of ISO 9001 and project compliance frameworks. Strong communication and reporting skills with the ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively. Experience using quality management reporting systems. Ability to provide practical guidance to engineers, supervisors, and site teams on quality requirements and verification processes. Able to build positive working relationships and support consistent quality practices across site teams and subcontractors. About Us McConnell Dowell – Creative Construction Our purpose is Providing a Better Life . We do that by delivering infrastructure that connects, supports and sustains communities—and by providing career opportunities that help our people grow. From city-shaping transport to remote energy and water projects, we’ve successfully delivered complex infrastructure across New Zealand, Australia, the Pacific and Southeast Asia for over 60 years. Why Join Us? The work you’ll do will have a positive, lasting impact on communities—and on your career. Our diverse projects and supportive culture offer plenty of development opportunities. With some of the best minds in the industry, we’ll help you set and reach your personal and professional goals. We actively celebrate diversity and individuality. In a team culture that’s low on ego and high on support, you’ll be encouraged to bring your ideas and make an impact. We’re big enough to deliver legacy projects and agile enough for your voice to matter. So, join us, be you, and help us create better together. Apply now! We are an equal opportunity employer. People of all ages, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities and cultures are strongly encouraged to apply. Please note: All successful applicants must have valid work rights for New Zealand and/or Pacific Islands and pass a satisfactory pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing. This role is being sourced through McConnell Dowell directly. We are not accepting applications via external recruitment agencies. *Benefits listed are for those eligible.
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.