Civil Infrastructure Engineer: Land Development & Ownership

Fluid Recruitment; Nelson; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluid Recruitment seeks a Civil Infrastructure Engineer in Nelson to join an established consultancy. Intermediate to senior level professionals contribute to land development, three waters, earthworks and subdivision projects across Nelson and Tasman.

You will work through the full lifecycle from concept to construction, coordinating multiple projects and guiding junior team members as appropriate, with opportunities for ownership and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) or equivalent.
• 4+ years' civil engineering experience, preferably NZ.
• Experience across land development, subdivision and civil infrastructure projects.
• Sound understanding of three waters infrastructure, earthworks and drainage.
• Knowledge of NZ engineering standards and local authority requirements.
• Proficiency in Civil 3D, AutoCAD or other relevant design software.
• Experience preparing engineering reports, calculations and documentation.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking civil infrastructure design for land development, subdivision and infrastructure projects.
• Designing stormwater, wastewater and water supply networks and associated infrastructure.
• Completing earthworks, grading, drainage and related civil design assessments.
• Preparing engineering reports, calculations, specifications and documentation.
• Coordinating project delivery and managing design requirements across multiple projects.
• Undertaking site inspections, providing construction support and resolving technical queries.
• Liaising with clients, contractors, councils and other project stakeholders.
• Collaborating with other engineering disciplines to deliver practical project outcomes.

Skills

Civil engineering

Three waters design

Project coordination

Independent work

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Job description

Fluid Recruitment seeks a Civil Infrastructure Engineer in Nelson to join an established consultancy. Intermediate to senior level professionals contribute to land development, three waters, earthworks and subdivision projects across Nelson and Tasman.

You will work through the full lifecycle from concept to construction, coordinating multiple projects and guiding junior team members as appropriate, with opportunities for ownership and professional growth.