Civil Engineering Manager

Adecco; Auckland; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Adecco is partnering with a respected multidisciplinary engineering consultancy to appoint an experienced Civil Engineering Manager to lead and expand its Auckland civil engineering team. This senior role combines technical leadership with commercial acumen, focusing on client relationships and business growth within a dynamic, collaborative environment.

You will oversee a diverse project portfolio, drive delivery excellence, and contribute to the strategic direction of the civil discipline

Qualifications

• Registered Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) or eligible.
• A tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of civil engineers.
• Oversee delivery of civil infrastructure and land development projects.
• Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships.
• Drive business development activities and identify new project opportunities.
• Contribute to strategic planning and business growth initiatives.
• Provide technical leadership across project delivery and quality assurance.
• Manage project performance, resourcing, utilisation, and profitability.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the business.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Business development

Commercial acumen

Project delivery

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Adecco is proud to be partnering with a respected multidisciplinary engineering consultancy seeking an experienced Civil Engineering Manager to lead and grow its Auckland civil engineering team.

About the Role

This is an outstanding opportunity for a senior civil engineering leader who combines technical expertise with commercial acumen, team leadership, and a passion for developing client relationships. You'll play a key role in shaping the future direction of the civil discipline while contributing to the continued growth and success of the wider business. Reporting to senior leadership, you will be responsible for leading the civil engineering team, providing technical oversight across a diverse project portfolio, driving business development initiatives, and ensuring successful project delivery. The role offers a balance of people leadership, client engagement, commercial management, and technical excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of civil engineers.
• Oversee the delivery of civil infrastructure and land development projects.
• Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships.
• Drive business development activities and identify new project opportunities.
• Contribute to strategic planning and business growth initiatives.
• Provide technical leadership and quality assurance across project delivery.
• Manage project performance, resourcing, utilisation, and profitability.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams across the business.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering.
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status or eligibility.

Required Skills

• Proven leadership experience within an engineering consultancy environment.
• Strong experience delivering civil infrastructure, land development, or multidisciplinary engineering projects.
• Excellent client relationship and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated experience in business development and securing new work.
• Strong commercial awareness and leadership capability.
• A collaborative management style and passion for developing people.

Pay range and compensation package

• Exciting package on offer.
• Opportunity to lead and influence a growing civil engineering practice.
• Exposure to a wide variety of complex, rewarding projects.
• Supportive and collaborative leadership team.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.
• The ability to make a genuine impact on the future growth of the business.