Development Engineer: Building Consent & Geotech Review

Tauranga; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks' annual leave

Flexible hours

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Tauranga City Council is seeking a development engineer to assess technical matters across building consent applications. The role focuses on development engineering within the building consent process, working with Development and Structural Engineers to review geotechnical and infrastructure considerations.

You will apply engineering judgement to ensure proposals meet Building Code, standards and Council requirements, and you will coordinate with applicants, consultants and planning staff to

Qualifications

• A civil engineering degree or equivalent Level 7 qualification.
• Engineering experience in civil, geotechnical, land development, infrastructure or another relevant area.
• The ability to review geotechnical, natural hazard, infrastructure and other technical information relating to building consent applications.
• The ability to make consistent, well-reasoned decisions and explain technical matters clearly.
• The ability to build effective working relationships with applicants, consultants, colleagues and other stakeholders.
• Knowledge of the Building Act, Building Code and relevant engineering standards, or the ability to build this knowledge in the role.

Responsibilities

• Review building consent applications and advise on geotechnical matters, natural hazards, landforms, stormwater management, infrastructure and relevant standards.
• Managing assigned applications through the engineering review process, including technical assessment, providing advice, and maintaining accurate consent records.
• Working with applicants, engineers, consultants, planners, asset managers, building owners and Council teams to achieve compliant outcomes.
• Identifying when further information or design changes are needed and clearly explaining what applicants need to provide.
• Sharing knowledge and helping improve systems and processes for assessing the engineering aspects of building consent applications.

Skills

Clear communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Tauranga City Council is seeking a development engineer to assess technical matters across building consent applications. The role focuses on development engineering within the building consent process, working with Development and Structural Engineers to review geotechnical and infrastructure considerations.

You will apply engineering judgement to ensure proposals meet Building Code, standards and Council requirements, and you will coordinate with applicants, consultants and planning staff to