Intermediate Civil Engineer

Tonkin + Taylor; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation and settlement support

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development and charter‑п

Competitive remuneration with paid OT

Wellbeing allowance

Parental leave benefits

Social clubs and projects across NZ

Job summary

Tonkin + Taylor is seeking an Intermediate Civil Engineer in Tauranga to support resilient local communities through civil infrastructure and land development projects.

You'll work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver design, reports and construction support, while developing client relationships and technical capability in a supportive, employee-owned consultancy.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in civil engineering, ideally within a consulting environment.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team.
• Proven skills in project coordination and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of civil infrastructure, land development, three waters, transport and resilience projects.
• Contribute to civil design, calculations, technical assessments, specifications and design documentation.
• Prepare clear, high-quality technical reports and project deliverables for clients and stakeholders.
• Assist with construction monitoring, contract administration and project coordination.
• Engage with clients, councils, contractors and community stakeholders to support successful project delivery.
• Support proposals, business development and client relationship growth where appropriate to your experience level.
• Contribute to a positive team culture and support junior staff where appropriate.

Skills

Civil engineering experience

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Client engagement

Project coordination

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering

Job description

Help shape resilient communities across the Bay of Plenty

Mō tō mātou āhuatanga | Who we are

At Tonkin + Taylor, we help clients solve some of the most complex engineering and environmental challenges facing New Zealand. As a proudly New Zealand, employee-owned consultancy, our people are driven by technical excellence, practical problem-solving and a shared purpose to create and sustain a better world.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

We are seeking an Intermediate Civil Engineer to join our Tauranga team and contribute to projects that support thriving, resilient local communities.

This role is ideal for an all-rounder with a strong civil engineering foundation and who is ready to broaden their consulting experience, grow their technical capability and build trusted client relationships.

As an Intermediate Civil Engineer, you’ll support the delivery of practical, innovative solutions across civil infrastructure and land development projects. You’ll contribute to design, reporting, construction support, contract administration and stakeholder engagement, working alongside experienced engineers, scientists, planners and project managers.

You’ll have the opportunity to work across projects including flood protection and river engineering, land development and subdivisions, three waters infrastructure, roading and transport, coastal protection, resilience initiatives and public infrastructure upgrades.

This position is full-time and based in our Tauranga office, with the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work across the Bay of Plenty and beyond. For the right person, relocation support may be available to help make the move as smooth as possible.

Why Tauranga

Tauranga offers an enviable coastal lifestyle, with a relaxed pace, sunny climate, vibrant cafés and restaurants, and easy access to beaches, harbour activities, cycle trails and outdoor adventures. From Mount Maunganui and the waterfront to nearby parks, markets and weekend escapes across the Bay of Plenty, it’s a place where you can build a meaningful career while enjoying a genuinely balanced lifestyle.

What You’ll Do

• Support the delivery of civil infrastructure, land development, three waters, transport and resilience projects.
• Contribute to civil design, calculations, technical assessments, specifications and design documentation.
• Prepare clear, high-quality technical reports and project deliverables for clients and stakeholders.
• Assist with construction monitoring, contract administration and project coordination.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across T+T.
• Engage with clients, councils, contractors and community stakeholders to support successful project delivery.
• Support proposals, business development and client relationship growth where appropriate to your experience level.
• Contribute to a positive team culture and support the development of junior staff where appropriate.

Nā tōu rourou | What you'll bring

We’re interested in hearing from people who enjoy solving practical engineering challenges and want to make a meaningful contribution to the communities they work in.

• Strong experience in civil engineering, ideally within a consulting environment.
• A degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience delivering civil infrastructure, land development, three waters, roading, transport or resilience projects.
• Strong project coordination and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment.
• Experience with construction monitoring and contract administration would be advantageous.
• A practical, solutions-focused mindset and a commitment to technical excellence and continuous learning.
• Progress toward chartership would be an advantage.
• Civil Engineering experience in New Zealand is highly preferred.

If you don’t meet every requirement but have strong civil engineering experience and a willingness to learn, we’d still encourage you to apply.

Ngā Hua | Our benefits

At T+T, you’ll be supported to do meaningful work, grow your career and enjoy a range of benefits, including:

• Relocation and settlement support where applicable.
• Flexible working arrangements, including the option to purchase additional leave.
• Professional development, mentoring, internal learning programmes and support toward chartership.
• Competitive remuneration, including paid overtime as per your employment agreement.
• A $750 annual wellbeing allowance, Sonder 24/7 wellbeing support and annual flu vaccinations.
• Enhanced family support, including parental leave benefits and back-to-work coaching.
• A supportive, inclusive culture with active social clubs and meaningful projects across New Zealand.