Construction & Engineering

From Civil Engineers to Project Managers and Design Leads, we can help you find a new job, or your next great hire.

Building Teams, Building Careers

People are the cornerstones of any successful build or project, and we’re here to help make sure you start with a strong foundation.

Our Construction & Engineering recruitment specialists understand the unique pressures of the sector, from tight project timelines to niche technical skill requirements, and everything in between.

Finding the right fit for both employers and candidates is as important to us as it is to you, so no matter what you’re looking for, we’ll help engineer the perfect match.

Roles We Recruit

We recruit a wide range of Construction & Engineering roles in both the public and private sectors. Below are just some examples of the types of roles we place:

Commercial & Residential

Operations Manager
Construction Manager
Project Director
Project Manager
Site Manager/Supervisor
Site Engineer
Project Coordinator
Contracts Manager
Commercial Manager
Health & Safety Manager
Quantity Surveyor

Civil & Infrastructure

Operations Manager
Construction Manager
Project Director
Project Manager
Site Manager/Supervisor
Site Engineer
Project Coordinator
Contracts Manager
Commercial Manager
Health & Safety Manager
Quantity Surveyor
Estimator

Design & Architecture

Architect
Design Manager
BIM Manager
CAD Technician
Architectural Designer
Interior Designer
Architectural Technician
Space Planner
Lighting Designer
Environmental Designer
Building Code Consultant

Engineering

Technical Director
Engineering Manager
Principal Engineer
Design Engineer
Electrical Engineer
Environmental Engineer
Geotechnical Engineer
Maintenance Engineer
Process Engineer
Structural Engineer
Civil Engineer

Looking to Hire?

We have the industry knowledge, experience, and connections to find the right Construction & Engineering talent for your organisation. Our specialist recruiters will partner with you to fully understand your requirements, develop a sourcing strategy, and find the perfect fit for your team.

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Looking for a Job?

We’re motivated by helping our candidates reach their career potential. Leveraging our extensive networks and relationships with some of the best Construction & Engineering employers in New Zealand, we’ll help you secure your next opportunity, whether that’s a temp job, contract position, or permanent role.

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Salary Guide

Whether you’re an employer benchmarking salaries or a job seeker curious about how your rate compares to others in the Construction & Engineering industry, our salary guide has the real-life data you need.

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Meet Our Construction & Engineering Experts

Lisa McKerrow

Senior Consultant

Email: lisa.mckerrow@madison.co.nz

Phone: 021 215 2574

I feel blessed to be living here in the Bay of Plenty enjoying everything it has to offer.…

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Luke Horton

Central Regional Manager

Email: luke.horton@madison.co.nz

Phone: 07 839 5660

I started in recruitment in 2007, where I started running a busy trades desk. This took me from…

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Troy Scott

Principal Consultant

Email: troy.scott@madison.co.nz

Phone: 027 739 2002

I specialise in recruitment across the construction and engineering sectors, where I connect businesses with skilled talent that matches both their operational needs and company culture.

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Hiring? Let's Chat –
No Obligations,
Just Solutions.

No matter what stage of the recruitment process you’re at, whether you’re hiring now or in the future, let’s chat about how we can help you achieve your hiring goals.

Latest Construction & Engineering Jobs

Engineering

Rodney & North Shore

Full Time

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Temporary

$55 - $70 per hour

About the Company & Culture Our client is a large, well‑established organisation operating complex, asset‑intensive systems within a highly regulated environment. They are known for strong engineering governance, robust safety standards, and a

12 month contract with long term programme stability
Hands on senior engineering role with real technical ownership
Work within a structured, mature engineering environment

Construction

Auckland

Full Time

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Permanent

Competitive

Auckland Airport is delivering a major long-term expansion programme, with multiple concurrent projects shaping the future of New Zealand’s busiest transport hub. This role sits within the Programme Management Office (PMO), supporting the Domestic

Join one of New Zealand’s largest live capital programmes
Deliver complex vertical builds within a live airport environment
Long-term contract through to mid-2029

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Our Areas of Expertise

Our team has recruitment experience across nearly all industries and sectors – these are just some of our areas of expertise. If your industry isn’t listed, contact us directly because chances are we can help!

Accounting & Finance

Business Support & Administration

Business Transformation

Construction & Engineering

Contact Centre & Customer Service

Government & Policy

Health

Marketing & Communications

People & Culture

Sales & Account Management