Principal Civil Engineer – Water Projects

Tradestaff New Zealand; Hastings; On-site; NZD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Flexible working

Learning programmes

Mentorship

Wellbeing program

Insurance

Employee assistance

Job summary

Stantec in New Zealand is seeking an experienced Principal Civil Engineer - Water to lead major water projects across New Zealand and Australia. The role offers the opportunity to shape resilient infrastructure and work within a global team of designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers.

Based in Hastings or another NZ office, you will provide technical leadership, coordinate with clients, prepare reports, cost estimates, tender documents, and ensure delivery on time and budget.

Qualifications

• Tertiary engineering qualification and Chartered Professional Engineer status.
• Around 10 years of experience in relevant water projects.
• Proven ability to deliver stormwater, water, and wastewater projects.
• Strong client relationship development across the country.
• Ability to manage projects end-to-end and coordinate internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to proposals and develop business from local clients.
• Act as Project Technical Lead to deliver outputs on time, budget and quality.
• Engage with clients to understand needs and influence outcomes.
• Lead team development and oversee technical delivery.
• Prepare cost estimates, tender documents, and reports.

Education

Tertiary engineering qualification - Chartered Professional Engineer

Job description

Stantec in New Zealand is seeking an experienced Principal Civil Engineer - Water to lead major water projects across New Zealand and Australia. The role offers the opportunity to shape resilient infrastructure and work within a global team of designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers.

Based in Hastings or another NZ office, you will provide technical leadership, coordinate with clients, prepare reports, cost estimates, tender documents, and ensure delivery on time and budget.