Senior Civil Engineer

84 Recruitment; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible work

Team culture

CPEng support

Job summary

84 Recruitment is seeking a Civil Engineer for a Hamilton, NZ-based role focused on land development and subdivision design. You will apply NZS 3910:2023 guidance, produce technical reports, and present design concepts to stakeholders.

A Chartered Engineer status and proficiency in 12D and AutoCAD are required, with mentoring responsibilities possible for junior engineers. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in land development, strong independent-work capability, and a collaborative,

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• A minimum of 7 years’ experience in land development and subdivision design.
• Proven knowledge of NZS 3910:2023.
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status.
• Proficiency in 12D and AutoCAD.
• Strong technical report writing and presentation skills.
• A confident, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to work independently.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers or leading project teams.

Skills

Land development

Subdivision design

CPEng status

12D

AutoCAD

Technical report writing

Independent work

Mentoring/leadership

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

12D

AutoCAD

Job description

The Company:

Join a respected, NZ owned consultancy with a strong North Island presence across Civil, Environmental, Planning, and Surveying. The Hamilton office is known for its tight knit, collaborative team and involvement in high profile developments across the region. Renowned for delivering master planned communities and technically complex projects, this company values expertise, innovation, and genuine cross disciplinary collaboration.

What’s in it for you:

You’ll be joining a culture focused consultancy that genuinely invests in its people. Benefit from mentoring by respected industry leaders in engineering, surveying, and development advisory, and gain exposure to a broad range of challenging land development projects—from greenfield subdivisions to mixed-use urban regeneration.

Additional perks include:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible working arrangements to support work life balance
• A vibrant team culture that values individuality, inclusion, and connection
• Clear pathways for career progression, including full support towards CPEng if not already attained

To thrive in this role, you’ll bring:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or a related field
• A minimum of 7 years’ experience in land development and subdivision design
• Proven knowledge of NZS 3910:2023
• Strong technical report writing and presentation skills
• A confident, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to work independently
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status
• Proficiency in 12D and AutoCAD
• Experience mentoring junior engineers or leading project teams