Health and safety in the workplace are of immense importance for the construction industry in New Zealand and worldwide. Recently introduced and upgraded legislation means that safety issues in construction will continue to grow. This means there’s a need for engineering professionals with a broad understanding of construction technologies, site safety, human factors and safety engineering. The Construction Safety Engineering major will equip you with the skills to manage construction sites and organisational health and safety activities. You’ll develop a sound knowledge of safety technologies, design, operations and the legal framework of the construction industry. The combination of safety technology and management knowledge will enable you to adapt to the future demands of construction in New Zealand.

Career opportunities Health and safety manager Safety training specialist Construction site management Engineering risk management Middle management