Principal Civil Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development support

Clear progression Leadership pathway

Central CBD office

Job summary

84 Recruitment Limited is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer | Engineering Manager to lead a CBD office of around 16 engineers and surveyors in Auckland. You will guide the team, nurture client relationships, and drive delivery quality while shaping the growth strategy for the office.

With CPEng (or equivalent) and a strong civil infrastructure background, you will leverage an established Auckland network and provide confident client-facing leadership within a respected consultancy.

Qualifications

• CPEng (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering.
• Proven people leadership in a consultancy environment.
• Strong land development and/or civil infrastructure background.
• Established Auckland client and industry network.
• Commercial acumen and confident client-facing communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a multidisciplinary engineering and surveying team.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients.
• Oversee project delivery, quality and technical review across the office.
• Drive business development and help shape the office’s growth strategy.
• Work closely with the directors as part of the senior leadership group.

Skills

CPEng

People leadership

Land development

Auckland network

Client-facing

Job description

Job title:

Principal Civil Engineer | Engineering Manager

Location:

Auckland CBD

About the Company:

Our client is ahighly regarded civil engineering and surveying consultancy with a strongnational presence. They’ve recently opened a new office. Their director is now leading that growth, so they need an experienced leader to take the reins of their CBD office.Take the lead of an established CBD office of around 16 engineers and surveyors.

About the role:

You’ll lead a team of around 16 engineers and surveyors and be the go-to senior person in the CBD office. Day to day, you’ll:

• Lead, mentor and develop a multidisciplinary engineering and surveying team
• Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients
• Oversee project delivery, quality and technical review across the office
• Drive business development and help shape the office’s growth strategy
• Work closely with the directors as part of the senior leadership group

Skills and experience:

• CPEng (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering
• Proven people leadership in a consultancy environment
• Strong land development and/or civil infrastructure background
• Established Auckland client and industry network
• Commercial acumen and confident client-facing communication

Benefits:

• Professional development support – CPEng, memberships, training
• Clear progression Leadership pathway – Associate etc
• Central CBD office with an established, supportive team