Development Engineer: Shape Waipā’s Growth & Infrastructure

Join Our Team; Te Awamutu; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life insurance

Flexible working arrangements

Local staff discounts

Subsidised fitness memberships

Additional leave over Christmas/New Yr

Offices in Cambridge and Te Awamutu

Collaborative professional environment

Meaningful work

Job summary

Waipā District Council is seeking a proactive Development Engineer to provide engineering advice across subdivision and land use projects, ensuring development meets requirements and is delivered safely and to a high standard.

This role collaborates with developers, consultants and internal teams, performing development consent assessments, design reviews, site inspections and roading and infrastructure guidance.

Qualifications

• Diploma or relevant tertiary qualification in engineering or related discipline.
• At least five years' experience in engineering, infrastructure or related role.
• Experience or strong understanding of development engineering, infrastructure, roading, three waters and earthworks.
• Ability to interpret technical information, legislation, standards and engineering designs.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Good judgement and a practical approach to problem solving.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Collaborative approach and confidence to work with developers, consultants, contractors and community stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assess subdivision and land use applications and provide development engineering recommendations.
• Review engineering designs and support s223 and s224 certification processes.
• Lead vehicle crossing applications and provide advice to developers, contractors and the public.
• Monitor and audit subdivision and land use works through site inspections.
• Provide advice on roading, three waters infrastructure and engineering requirements.
• Contribute to improvements in Council standards, processes, procedures and bylaws.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues and achieve practical outcomes.

Job description

Waipā District Council is seeking a proactive Development Engineer to provide engineering advice across subdivision and land use projects, ensuring development meets requirements and is delivered safely and to a high standard.

This role collaborates with developers, consultants and internal teams, performing development consent assessments, design reviews, site inspections and roading and infrastructure guidance.