Senior Civil Engineer

Fluid Recruitment; Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluid Recruitment is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to join a Christchurch consultancy. You will lead civil design for subdivisions and land developments, overseeing three waters, earthworks and stormwater aspects, coordinating with clients and councils.

You will guide junior engineers, review technical work, and drive project delivery from feasibility to construction, supporting business growth in the Canterbury region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) or equivalent.
• 8+ years' civil engineering experience, NZ-focused.
• Strong background in land development and subdivision.
• Experience with three waters infra, earthworks and stormwater design.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of civil projects, subdivisions and land developments.
• Oversee three waters infrastructure, stormwater, earthworks and related civil design.
• Review reports, calculations, specifications and technical documentation.

Skills

Civil 3D

Land development

Subdivision engineering

Project leadership

Stakeholder coordination

NZ standards

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)

Tools

Civil 3D

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to join a growing engineering consultancy in Christchurch. This is an opportunity to take a leading role in the delivery of civil engineering projects, with a particular focus on land development, subdivision and infrastructure. You will work across a varied portfolio of residential, commercial and industrial developments, taking responsibility for technical design and ensuring projects are delivered to a high standard.

The position will involve overseeing projects from initial feasibility and concept design through to detailed engineering, consenting and construction. You will have responsibility for coordinating design inputs, reviewing technical documentation and working closely with clients, councils, contractors and other project stakeholders. A strong understanding of the practical and commercial considerations involved in land development will be important.

Alongside your project responsibilities, you will play an active role in supporting the development of the wider engineering team. This will include providing technical direction, mentoring junior engineers and contributing to the continued growth of the business through client relationships and identifying new project opportunities.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the design and delivery of civil engineering projects, particularly subdivisions and land developments.
• Overseeing three waters infrastructure, stormwater management, earthworks and associated civil design.
• Reviewing engineering reports, calculations, specifications and technical documentation.

Ideal Candidate

We are interested in hearing from experienced civil engineers with at least eight years' industry experience, predominantly within New Zealand. You will hold a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) or equivalent qualification and have a strong background in land development and subdivision engineering, ideally with experience working across a range of residential, commercial and industrial projects.

You will have the technical capability to lead civil design across multiple disciplines, including three waters infrastructure, earthworks and stormwater management. A sound understanding of New Zealand engineering standards, local authority requirements and consenting processes will be essential, alongside the ability to review and provide direction on complex engineering designs.

Ideally, you will bring:

• A Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) or equivalent qualification.
• 8+ years' civil engineering experience, predominantly within New Zealand.
• A strong background in land development, subdivision and infrastructure projects.
• Experience across three waters infrastructure, earthworks and stormwater design.
• A good understanding of New Zealand design standards, consenting and council requirements.
• Proficiency in Civil 3D and other relevant engineering design software.
• Experience managing project budgets, programmes and client relationships.
• Strong technical reporting, communication and problem-solving skills.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to join a growing consultancy with an established pipeline of residential, commercial and infrastructure projects across Christchurch and the wider region. You will have the autonomy to lead project delivery, influence technical outcomes and work closely with clients from the early stages of development through to construction completion.

The position also offers scope to take on greater leadership and management responsibilities as the business continues to grow. You will be part of an established and collaborative engineering team, with the opportunity to contribute to its technical direction, support developing engineers and play a role in building long-term client relationships.

The opportunity offers:

• Competitive senior-level remuneration.
• A strong pipeline of residential, commercial and land development projects.
• Autonomy to lead projects and influence engineering outcomes.
• An established and collaborative engineering team.

We view diversity as a strength and welcome applications from anyone who has what it takes, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or background.