Civil Engineer

All Recruits; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

All Recruits is assisting a well-established consultancy to recruit a Civil Engineer for their Christchurch team. The role focuses on design, delivery and leadership of land development and infrastructure projects.

You will collaborate with engineers, surveyors, clients and authorities, while delivering projects to programme and budget. Applicants should have a Civil Engineering degree, 5+ years' experience, and progress toward chartership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) or equivalent required.
• 5+ years' civil engineering experience, preferably in land development.
• CPEng status or progress toward chartership.
• Strong civil design capabilities and familiarity with NZS3910.
• Experience in land development and infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of land development and infrastructure projects for public and private clients.
• Manage project programmes, budgets and client expectations.
• Undertake civil engineering design and technical documentation.
• Provide construction observation and contract administration support.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, contractors and authorities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver practical engineering solutions.
• Ensure compliance with standards, regulations and council requirements.

Skills

Civil design

12d Model

Project management

Contract observation

Stakeholder management

Site supervision

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) or equivalent

CPEng progress toward chartership

Tools

12d Model

Job description

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Our client is a well-established multidisciplinary consultancy delivering a full suite of services across the land development, building, health, institutional, energy, government, and transport sectors.

Their collaborative project teams bring together professionals at every stage of their careers, creating an environment where expertise is shared, careers are developed, and meaningful contributions are made to some of New Zealand's most significant and transformational projects.

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and motivated Civil Engineer to join the Christchurch team. This role is ideally suited to a driven professional with a strong background in civil design, construction observation, and consulting within land development and infrastructure projects.

You will enjoy working both independently and collaboratively, partnering closely with engineers, surveyors, clients, contractors, and local authorities to successfully deliver a diverse range of projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of land development and infrastructure projects across public and private sector clients.
• Manage project programmes, budgets, and client expectations to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Undertake civil engineering design and technical documentation.
• Provide construction observation, contract administration, and technical support during project delivery.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, council representatives, and other key stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative and practical engineering solutions.
• Ensure projects comply with relevant standards, regulations, and council requirements.

Experience

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) or equivalent qualification.
• At least 5 years' experience in civil engineering, ideally within land development projects.
• CPEng status or be actively progressing towards chartership.
• Proven land development and infrastructure project experience.
• Strong civil design capabilities and proficiency in 12d Model.
• The ability to manage projects and deliver high-quality outcomes with minimal supervision.
• Practical site-based experience and a sound understanding of construction methodologies.
• Experience in contract observation and administration, including a strong working knowledge of NZS3910.
• Familiarity with local authority standards, codes of practice, and consenting processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships.