Head of Transport Engineering — Build a New Practice

84 Recruitment Limited; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

84 Recruitment Limited seeks a Principal Transportation Engineer to lead the transport capability within an established multidisciplinary consultancy in the South Island. You will own the service line, develop best-practice systems and build a team.

You'll report to the General Manager of Planning and work with planning, civil, and surveying teams to deliver transport assessments, safety, and infrastructure design across diverse projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil/Transportation Engineering.
• NZ consultancy experience on transport assessments and subdivision design.
• Road Safety Audits experience; NZTA guidance familiarity.
• Knowledge of NZ RMA and district plan provisions.
• Commercial awareness to scope work and prepare proposals.
• Ability to work independently and mentor others.
• Chartered status advantageous; NZ driver’s licence required.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery of transport projects.
• Influence project outcomes and client relationships.
• Drive safety and technical quality across assignments.
• Provide expert transport advisory to clients and teams.
• Build and grow the transport function within the business.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Transportation Engineering

Road Safety Audits

Client relationships

Independent leadership

Education

Bachelors in Civil/Transportation Eng

NZ consultancy experience

Tools

Austroads standards

NZ guidance knowledge

Job description

84 Recruitment Limited seeks a Principal Transportation Engineer to lead the transport capability within an established multidisciplinary consultancy in the South Island. You will own the service line, develop best-practice systems and build a team.

You'll report to the General Manager of Planning and work with planning, civil, and surveying teams to deliver transport assessments, safety, and infrastructure design across diverse projects.