Intermediate Civil Engineer

RGIT Australia; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-market pay

Modern work environment

Career development

Diverse projects

Job summary

Inovo in Christchurch, Canterbury, seeks an Intermediate Civil Engineer with land development design experience to join our team on permanent, full-time basis. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent, 3+ years in civil engineering, and hands-on experience with 12d Model, Civil 3D, AutoCAD and EPANET.

Knowledge of RMA processes and NZ residency is essential. This role offers a collaborative culture, project variety across development schemes, and

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in engineering or equivalent.
• 3+ years' civil engineering/land development experience.
• Experience with 12d Model and/or Civil 3D.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, EPANET and stormwater modelling.
• Familiarity with RMA, consent and planning processes.
• NZ permanent residency or citizenship is essential.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to land development design on projects.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary project teams.
• Deliver high-quality civil engineering design and documentation.
• Apply knowledge of RMA and consent processes.

Skills

Technical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent?

Tools

12d Model

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

EPANET

Stormwater modelling

2D flood modelling

Job description

Christchurch, Canterbury 8011, New Zealand

Full-time Permanent Intermediate

Posted 10 Sep 2026

Description

Respectfully, we will not be accepting candidates from recruitment consultants for this role. Thanks.

The Opportunity:

Join a team of innovative, talented individuals working in some of New Zealand’s most exciting development projects. Inovo has a reputation for a professional, collaborative approach, drawing on our invaluable knowledge and extensive experience across the wider team. We are respected in the project management, project planning and land development sectors for a comprehensive range of services, covering all phases of the project process. With a strong pipeline of current and future work, we’re seeking an Intermediate Civil Engineer proficient in land development design.

This permanent, full-time position offers an exciting opportunity to take your next step and contribute to a variety of engineering projects. The ideal candidate will possess intermediate experience in civil engineering, demonstrating a commitment to delivering high-quality results in a collaborative environment.

About you:

• Hold a relevant tertiary qualification, such as a Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering Technology, National Diploma in Engineering, or equivalent.
• Ideally 3+ years’ experience in civil engineering and/or land development.
• Practical experience using civil design software such as 12d Model and/or Civil 3D.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, EPANET, stormwater modelling, 2D flood modelling software and Microsoft Office.
• An understanding of the Resource Management Act (RMA), consenting and planning processes relevant to land development projects.
• Good working knowledge of civil engineering design and construction specifications, standards and relevant codes.
• Strong technical, problem-solving, communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary project teams.
• New Zealand permanent residency or citizenship is essential for this position..

Working at Inovo

We are a team of professional, hardworking people who are genuine, diverse, and caring. We take the time to understand our clients’ needs and provide support throughout every stage of the project lifecycle. Those who work with us value our openness to robust discussion and original ideas, combined with the depth of experience we bring from New Zealand and international planning, civil engineering, surveying, consenting, project, and construction sectors.

What sets us apart is our culture. We are personable and collaborative, and we genuinely enjoy working together. Our business directors and senior leaders are approachable and actively foster a culture of teamwork and support — not only in the workplace but also for life outside of work. By investing in our people and resources, we continue to build a dynamic, innovative workplace where our teams and our clients can thrive.

Inovo offers an above-market remuneration package, a modern work environment, career development potential, a diverse range of projects and a supportive, progressive work culture. Take a look at our website to see some of the projects we are proudly involved in –www.inovo.nz.

Company Overview

Inovo is a dynamic and genuine partner, helping to create, plan and deliver construction and land development projects across New Zealand. Our comprehensive range of services, agile mindset and strategic approach ensures you get the best solutions for your project.