Civil Engineer & Surveyor - Land Development Lead

Survey and Spatial New Zealand; Invercargill City; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Friendly work environment

Job summary

Absolute Land, an Invercargill-based consultancy, seeks a Surveyor (with engineering and project management experience) or Civil Engineer to drive project delivery and client collaboration.

Responsibilities include designing civil works, coordinating inputs, administering contracts, and ensuring quality across all project stages. 3+ years in civil engineering and relevant degree are preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in surveying or civil engineering
• Experience in land development projects
• Strong design and technical delivery skills

Responsibilities

• Project Delivery – provide engineering input for all project stages from design to construction and titles
• Design and Technical Delivery – prepare detailed civil designs for land development
• Contract Administration – prepare tender docs, schedules, estimates and NZS3910 contracts
• Construction Monitoring – site inspections and liaising with contractors to ensure compliance
• Certifications and Titles – contribute to s223 and 224c applications
• Client and Stakeholder Coordination – build relationships with clients, councils and contractors
• Quality Assurance – ensure drawings and models are accurate and fit for purpose

Skills

Civil Engineering

Surveying

Project Management

3+ years experience

Education

B.Surv / NZDE (Civil)

BEngTech (Civil) / B.Eng (Civil)

Tools

12d

Civil 3D

Job description

Absolute Land, an Invercargill-based consultancy, seeks a Surveyor (with engineering and project management experience) or Civil Engineer to drive project delivery and client collaboration.

Responsibilities include designing civil works, coordinating inputs, administering contracts, and ensuring quality across all project stages. 3+ years in civil engineering and relevant degree are preferred.