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Engineer of the Year


Engineer of the Year

Awarded to an engineer who can demonstrate good character, excels in his/ her chosen field, demonstrates leadership, focuses on the community, and shows a passion for engineering innovation and the environment.

Recognising excellence in the performance of Civil Contractors New Zealand (CCNZ) members in:
Engineer of the Year
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Entries close: Monday, 04 May 2026

This award is proudly sponsored by  Downer NZ

 If you are having difficulties, please contact Vikkey Gonano on waikato@civilcontractors.co.nz or 027411 6496

 

  • Eligibility
  • Questions

Eligibility

Entries are open for individuals that:

  • Are an employee of a CCNZ Waikato Branch member or a National Member that has a permanent branch office in Waikato
  • Are normally resident within the Waikato region and if working on a project outside Waikato, intend to return to the Waikato region on completion
  • Hold a Bachelor or post graduate degree relevant to civil construction. 
  • Are able to demonstrate industry experience to date
  • Are engaged in the civil construction industry
  • Are of any age (no age criteria)

Award Application Questions

Tell us about yourself

  • How long have you worked in the industry?
  • What personal success are you proud of?
  • Your achievements to date
  • Why you chose a career in the civil infrastructure industry? 
  • What are your long term goals, aspirations and plans for the future within the construction industry?
  • Who inspires you and why?

Leadership

  • Describe an occasion where you have stood out as an excellent performer demonstrating leadership ability and professional expertise
  • How would you describe your potential to inspire, motivate and be a role model?
  • If a young person expressed to you they were considering entering the infrastructure industry, what would you tell them? 

Contribution to the Business or Industry

  • How do you feel you make a difference to the company you work for?
  • Are there any highlights in your career over the last twelve months that you would consider made a significant contribution to the construction industry?

Skills and Training

  • What other skills or training do you need or aspire to get to your goals? is there anything already in progress
  • Explain your ability to overcome challenges, demonstrate initiative and work within a team

Health, Safety and Wellbeing

How have you featured in health, safety and wellbeing in your workplace or project? This may include championing a new programme or initiative, improving existing systems, encouraging others, or a contribution to improving  existing systems, either in your place of work or community. 

Two References

Please provide two references

 
Principal Business Partner
Core Associates
Major Associates
BNZ Partners
Assignar
Teletrac Navman
GHD Limited
Aptella
Marley NZ Ltd
Youngman Richardson
Coninnova Limited
Iplex Pipelines NZ
Nulca NZ
TDX Ltd
Plan A
The Drug Detection Agency
TR Group
Habit Health EAP
Vertical Horizonz NZ Ltd
SITECH NZ
Porter Group Limited
Brandt Tractor Limited
Winstone Aggregates
Solo
Norwood
Advice Financial
Franklin Smith Group
Remarkable People Ltd
UDC Finance
SAMI Bitumen Technologies Pty Ltd
ERoad Ltd
Doug the Digger
Geosynthetic Partners International Ltd
Liebherr New Zealand
Prime Fluid Management
Firth Certified Concrete
Global Survey - Auckland
Portacom New Zealand Limited
Turners Group Ltd: Head Office/Auckland
Trade Me Jobs
Wirtgen NZ Ltd
Central Group
AECOM New Zealand Limited
Fluiconnecto Ryco New Zealand Ltd
AON New Zealand
H.J. Asmuss & Co. Ltd
Bridon Cookes
New Zealand Transport Agency
First Gas
AEL
Kobelco New Zealand
Mico New Zealand Ltd
Rimkus
Terra Cat
Greenlight Insurance Brokers
TotalEnergies NZ Ltd
Terra Infrastructure Pty Ltd
Hynds Pipe Systems
MBP (NZ) Ltd
SG Fleet
CivilShare
ENZED
beforeUdig
Enviro NZ Services Ltd
Site App Pro
RB Recruitment
Absolute Immigration NZ
Geofabrics New Zealand Ltd
RobLawMax Recruitment
Commercial Vehicle Holdings
Komatsu New Zealand Ltd
Northpine Ltd
MIMICO NZ Ltd
Aggregates & Quarry Association
Infrastructure Sustainability Council
Hydraulink Fluid Connecters Ltd
Infrastructure New Zealand
Connexis
Westpac NZ Ltd
Holcim New Zealand Ltd
Reliance Reinforcing Limited
AB Equipment Ltd
AWF
Humes Pipeline Systems
OneStaff Limited
Manage Company
n3
Over and Out Communications
MATES In Construction
Commercial Hire NZ Ltd
Impac Services Limited

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