Design & Process Engineer

Fulton Hogan Ltd; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure firm is seeking a Design & Process Engineer in Christchurch. This role involves delivering process design and implementing advanced control systems to enhance productivity. Candidates should possess recognized engineering qualifications and strong project management skills. The position offers a dynamic work environment with various responsibilities, including overseeing automation projects and collaborating with diverse teams. Challenging and rewarding, this role is perfect for those who thrive under pressure and seek continuous improvement opportunities.

Benefits

Medical insurance and Life insurance

KiwiSaver employer contributions

Parental leave top-up payment

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Recognised technical engineering qualifications.
• Understanding of how technical processes drive safety and efficiency.
• High digital literacy, particularly in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering process design across technical disciplines.
• Deliver technical and project management support for maintenance projects.
• Integrate new solutions and automation with existing performance systems.

Skills

Project management

Technical engineering qualifications

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Digital literacy (Excel)

Job description

Design & Process Engineer page is loaded## Design & Process Engineerlocations: Christchurchtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: January 2, 2026 (23 days left to apply)job requisition id: R23684## **Job Description****Nau mai haere mai ki tā mātou whānau |Welcome to our Fulton Hogan Family**Step into an exciting new chapter as our Process and Design Engineer, working with the innovative Bitumen Mechanical team in Christchurch! You’ll deliver cutting-edge process design, implement advanced control systems, and drive automation projects that enhance productivity and elevate quality. If you’re passionate about making a real impact in a progressive, high-performing environment, we want to hear from you.**Key Responsibilities*** Lead engineering process design across technical disciplines, including R&D development.* Deliver design and implementation planning for capital projects, process and mechanical maintenance, and system upgrades.* Integrate new solutions and automation with existing plant systems to optimise performance.* Provide centralised oversight of process automation across all regional bitumen facilities.* Collaborate with and support regional departments by offering consulting services, troubleshooting, and design expertise.* Deliver technical and project management support for maintenance projects at multiple sites.* Adapt to a fast-paced, changing environment—working closely with a diverse range of professionals, including site managers, engineers, operators, programmers, and contractors, both locally and remotely.* Champion creative problem-solving, leading technical delivery of in-house projects and capital works from feasibility through design, implementation, and assessment.**Good Work equals Good Benefits*** Medical insurance and Life insurance after the eligibility period* KiwiSaver employer contributions after service milestones up to 7%.* Parental leave top-up payment with additional return to work support.* Ongoing training and development, career growth and progression opportunities.* Great discounts at a wide range of retailers.At Fulton Hogan, we genuinely care about the wellbeing of our people and giving them the tools and opportunities they need to succeed and grow with us. **We’re looking for someone with:*** Recognised technical engineering qualifications.* Genuine understanding of how technical processes drive safety and efficiency.* Proficiency in project management within dynamic environments.* Team player and networker who builds positive relationships at every level.* High digital literacy particularly Microsoft Excel and relevant software.* Thrive under pressure and manage ambiguity with calm confidence.* Adaptable and eager to learn and grow in a dynamic industry.* Innovative, ‘outside the box’ thinker who finds solutions beyond traditional methods.**Creating, Connecting and caring for the community**We’re proud to create, connect, and care for the community. Our teams regularly donate their time to local causes, and we provide financial support, skills, and resources to organisations shaping healthier, more resilient communities. We are dedicated to reducing environmental impact and regenerating ecosystems, partnering across the industry for sustainable infrastructure solutions.and apply to be part of our growing industry.All successful candidates must under-go and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen prior to employment.All successful candidates must under-go and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen.*We celebrate and embrace diversity across our business and are committed to equal employment opportunities.**We believe in the value that diversity brings to our team and people who share our REAL values are encouraged to apply.*