Intermediate Civil Engineer — Land Development & Project Delivery

Survey and Spatial New Zealand; Otago; Hybrid; NZD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Land is seeking an intermediate civil engineer to join our Wanaka team. You will take ownership of detailed civil designs for land development, including earthworks, three waters, and roading, and work closely with senior engineers to ensure quality and compliance.

You will support project delivery through all stages—from consenting and design through to construction and titles—while coordinating with clients, councils, and contractors.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in civil engineering required.
• 3–6 years’ civil engineering experience.
• Experience in land development projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed civil designs for land development (earthworks, three waters, roading).
• Support project delivery through all stages from consenting to titles.
• Carry out site inspections during construction.
• Prepare tender and contract documents, quantities and estimates.
• Assist with NZS3910 contract administration.
• Coordinate with clients, councils, contractors and other consultants.
• Mentor graduates and technicians as experience grows.
• Contribute to quality assurance across drawings and models.

Skills

Earthworks design

Roading design

Three waters design

Project coordination

Client liaison

Team mentoring

Education

BE (Hons) / BEngTech(Civil) / NZDE(Civil)

Degree or diploma in civil engineering

Tools

12d

HEC-RAS

EPANET

Job description

Southern Land is seeking an intermediate civil engineer to join our Wanaka team. You will take ownership of detailed civil designs for land development, including earthworks, three waters, and roading, and work closely with senior engineers to ensure quality and compliance.

You will support project delivery through all stages—from consenting and design through to construction and titles—while coordinating with clients, councils, and contractors.