Intermediate Civil Engineer - Land Development

Alexander Knight Recruitment; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Direct access to senior engineers and/

Professional development support and C

Job summary

Alexander Knight Recruitment – Christchurch, South Island is seeking an Intermediate Civil Engineer to join a leading land development consultancy. You will gain broad exposure across design, consenting, site work and delivery, with direct access to senior engineers and decision-makers.

In this Christchurch-based role you’ll work on subdivisions and infrastructure projects, with visible ownership from early design through to on-site delivery, supported by a team that values practical, end-to-end

Qualifications

• 2+ years of civil engineering experience, preferably in land development.
• Experience with Civil 3D (12d acceptable) is valuable.
• Hands-on design experience plus site exposure / investigations.
• Strong communication with clients, contractors and colleagues.
• Ability to undertake engineering works and fulfil NZS 391 responsibilities.
• Experience in land development or subdivision design.
• NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality civil engineering work across design, consent and delivery.
• Prepare civil designs for wastewater, stormwater, water, earthworks and drainage.
• Analyse catchment variables and perform network calculations.
• Prepare tender documentation and contract supporting material.
• Apply practical knowledge of civil construction methods and costs.
• Monitor site works and act as engineer's representative when required.
• Engage with clients to understand requirements and develop practical solutions.
• Prepare technical reports for design, consent applications and project delivery.
• Carry out site investigations and inform design outcomes.
• Liaise with local authority staff for queries and approvals.
• Manage deadlines and deliver work within project timeframes.

Skills

2 years + experience

Hands-on design

Client/contractor communication

NZS 391 responsibilities

Land development / subdivision design

NZ residency / NZ work visa

Tools

Civil 3D

12d

Job description

Intermediate Civil Engineer - Land Development

Alexander Knight Recruitment – Christchurch, South Island

Intermediate Civil Engineer - Land Development
Christchurch Central, Canterbury
$85k-$110k Step into a role where you will get genuine project ownership, direct access to senior decision-makers and the chance to sharpen your land development engineering skills across real, end-to-end projects.

If you are an Intermediate Civil Engineer who wants more than being one small part of a big machine, this Christchurch opportunity offers variety, visibility and hands‑on involvement across design, consenting, site work and delivery.

The Opportunity

Our client is a specialist land development consultancy with a strong reputation across civil engineering, surveying, planning, structural engineering and resource consenting. Land development sits at the heart of what they do, and they are looking for an Intermediate Civil Engineer to join their Christchurch team.

This is a chance to step into a role where you will be close to the action, working directly with senior engineers, directors and project decision-makers.

Rather than being limited to one narrow part of a project, you will gain exposure across the full lifecycle and see how your work contributes from early design through to delivery on site.

For an engineer at intermediate level, this role offers a different kind of career path. Larger consultancies may provide structure and profile, but this opportunity gives you direct involvement, broader project ownership and genuine visibility across design, consenting, construction observation and client interaction.

Reporting through the Engineering Team Leader, you will work closely with experienced leaders who understand land development inside out. Projects will include subdivisions, commercial developments, infrastructure works and a variety of related land development assignments across Canterbury.

If you are looking for a role where you can build your technical capability quickly, work on meaningful projects and develop a stronger end‑to‑end understanding of land development engineering, this is an excellent opportunity.

About You

• 2 years + experience
• Experience in Civil 3D Preferred with 12d considered
• Experience in hands on design plus site exposure / investigations
• Confidence in your interactions with clients, contractors, and colleagues
• The ability to undertake engineering works and fulfil the responsibilities of the Engineer to the contract under NZS 391
• Experience in land development or subdivision design
• NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa

The Role

Working as part of our client's civil engineering team, you will be involved in a broad mix of land development engineering work and will have the opportunity to take responsibility for key project tasks while being supported by experienced senior professionals.

• Deliver high-quality engineering work with support from senior leadership, while managing your own time to meet project milestones
• Prepare civil engineering designs for wastewater, stormwater, potable water, earthworks and surface drainage networks
• Analyse catchment variables and complete calculation modelling for fluid networks
• Prepare and interpret tender documentation and supporting material for NZS 3910 contracts
• Apply practical knowledge of civil construction methods and costs when preparing construction estimates
• Monitor site works and act as the engineer's representative to contract where required
• Engage with clients to understand requirements and develop practical design solutions
• Prepare technical reports to support engineering design, consent applications and wider project delivery
• Carry out site investigations and gather information to inform design outcomes
• Liaise with local authority staff to work through engineering queries and approvals
• Manage deadlines and deliver work in line with agreed project timeframes

The Benefits

• Competitive remuneration based on experience, reviewed annually
• A role with genuine variety: no two projects are the same
• Direct access to senior engineers and directors from day one
• Flexible working arrangements based on project needs
• A team that takes the work seriously but does not take itself too seriously
• Support for your professional development and pathway toward CPEng registration