Senior Civil Engineer

Archway Recruitment; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above market remuneration

Profit share

Strong team culture

Job summary

Archway Recruitment in Christchurch is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to lead the in-house civil capability, delivering design across subdivisions, rural developments, multi-unit projects, and 3 waters infrastructure.

This hands-on role combines technical leadership with shaping the future direction of the civil function within a growing business, working closely with surveying team and clients to maintain strong relationships and project delivery.

Qualifications

• 8–15 years’ civil engineering experience, ideally within the Christchurch/NZ market.
• Strong land development civil design capability across land development and three waters related projects.
• Confident working both independently and within a small team environment.
• Client-facing with strong communication skills.
• Motivated by the opportunity to build and grow a function within a business.

Responsibilities

• Deliver civil design across subdivisions, rural developments, multi-unit projects, and 3 waters infrastructure.
• Set up and manage civil engineering systems, templates, and modelling processes.
• Work closely with an established surveying team and support project delivery.
• Engage directly with clients and contribute to maintaining strong relationships.

Skills

Client-facing

Civil design

Project leadership

Land development

Three waters

Independent work

Team collaboration

Job description

A well-established Christchurch-based practice is looking to appoint a Senior Civil Engineer to lead their in-house civil engineering capability.

This is a unique opportunity to step into a hands-on technical role while shaping the future direction of the civil function within a growing business.

The Role

• Deliver civil design across subdivisions, rural developments, multi-unit projects, and 3 waters infrastructure
• Set up and manage civil engineering systems, templates, and modelling processes
• Work closely with an established surveying team and support project delivery
• Engage directly with clients and contribute to maintaining strong relationships

About You:

• 8–15 years’ civil engineering experience, ideally within the Christchurch/NZ market
• Strong land development civil design capability across land development and three waters related projects
• Confident working both independently and within a small team environment
• Client-facing with strong communication skills
• Motivated by the opportunity to build and grow a function within a business

What’s on Offer:

• Above market remuneration package
• Opportunity for future profit share or bonus incentive structure
• Strong pipeline of work and supportive, down-to-earth team culture