Civil Engineer - Storm Water Specialist

Fluid Recruitment Limited; Auckland; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a stormwater specialist to join a well-regarded land development team based in Auckland. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in engineering, at least 3 years of stormwater engineering experience, and excellent interpersonal skills. The role involves designing stormwater management plans, conducting flooding risk assessments, and client engagement. Flexible working options are available.

Benefits

Above-market salaries

Personalised progression programmes

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years’ stormwater engineering experience.
• Sound knowledge of general engineering principles related to stormwater.
• Enjoy building relationships with clients.

Responsibilities

• Complete flooding risk assessments and quality treatment train design.
• Design stormwater management and mitigation plans.
• Liaise with clients to assess stormwater system developments.

Skills

Stormwater modelling software

Interpersonal communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Postgraduate degree (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Fluid Recruitment is partnering with a well-regarded land development specialist to grow their Auckland-based engineering team. With a strong pipeline of work into 2026, the multi-disciplinary consultancy has multiple offices across Auckland and the country and is seeking a stormwater specialist to work from any of their three Auckland offices.

Offering above-market salaries and personalised progression programmes, the firm aims to grow its capabilities in the stormwater sector and has opportunities in Christchurch. They are looking for someone to take a pivotal role in leading stormwater-related works.

You will have

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering; a postgraduate degree would be preferred but is not essential
• A sound knowledge of general engineering principles related to stormwater
• A minimum of 3 years’ stormwater engineering or closely related experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with relevant stakeholders
• Extensive use of stormwater modelling software from a New Zealand perspective
• Enjoy building relationships with clients and within a diverse work environment

The role

You will join the team as a crucial member to provide expertise in stormwater works and related projects. Responsibilities include completing flooding risk assessments, quality treatment train design, stormwater management plans, and stormwater mitigation design. You will provide sound technical advice and work closely with clients on a daily basis, with the opportunity to build on your specialty while not being limited to purely stormwater design.

• Specialise in stormwater design and management
• Client-focused with a focus on meeting project timeframes
• Flexible working options
• Identify and implement improvements to work processes

Key responsibilities

• Complete flooding risk assessments and quality treatment drain design
• Design stormwater management plans and stormwater mitigation plans
• Assess stormwater system developments for all sites, including redevelopment of existing sites, and liaise with clients
• Create and maintain honest, genuine relationships with clients and stakeholders

How to apply

If you are interested, please apply through Seek. For a confidential discussion regarding this position, please call Ben Sewell or email any queries.

Ben Sewell

[e-mail]

027 950 9297

Recruitment Consultant

Fluid Recruitment

www.fluidrecruitment.co.nz

www.fluidrecruitment.co.nz