About the role
Join a team at the forefront of naval engineering excellence. As a Project Delivery Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting the Royal New Zealand Navy’s operational readiness. You’ll work alongside skilled engineers, subcontractors, and defence stakeholders to deliver complex upgrade projects that directly impact fleet capability. This is a hands-on role where your coordination, problem-solving, and technical insight will drive real-world outcomes.
At Babcock NZ, you’ll be part of a dynamic environment where innovation meets precision. You’ll forecast budgets, manage schedules, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. With exposure to high-impact defence projects and the chance to collaborate with top-tier professionals, this role offers both challenge and reward. If you’re ready to make a tangible difference in national defence capability, this is your opportunity.
About you
You are a proactive, detail-oriented professional with a strong engineering or trade background. You thrive in fast-paced environments and excel at coordinating complex projects with multiple stakeholders. Your communication skills are sharp, and you’re confident managing schedules, budgets, and technical documentation. You understand the importance of safety, quality, and compliance, and you’re ready to contribute to national defence capability. If you’re passionate about engineering delivery and want to work on meaningful projects, this role is made for you.
Key Required Skills
- Project coordination and delivery
- Budget forecasting and cost control
- Schedule risk identification and mitigation
- Stakeholder communication and relationship building
- Technical documentation and compliance review
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Independent time and task management
- Ship maintenance or defence project experience
Key Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Washington Accord recognised)
- Previous project management experience
- Experience in contract cost control and budget reporting
