Senior Civil Engineer

Archway Recruitment; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Queenstown lifestyle

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Archway Recruitment in Queenstown, New Zealand, is seeking a motivated Civil Engineer with 8+ years’ NZ design experience in land development and infrastructure projects to join a respected consultancy.

You will deliver civil infrastructure design for residential, industrial and commercial developments, conduct site inspections, prepare documentation, and liaise with clients and contractors to achieve project objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
• Minimum 8+ years’ relevant experience in NZ working on land development and infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency in Civil 3D for modelling and design work.

Responsibilities

• Deliver civil infrastructure design for residential, commercial, and public sector developments.
• Undertake site inspections and provide technical oversight during construction phases.
• Prepare design documentation, specifications, and reports in line with industry standards.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure project objectives are achieved.

Skills

Land development

Infrastructure design

Client liaison

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

Job description

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Archway Recruitment – Queenstown, South Island

The Opportunity:
We are seeking a motivated Civil Engineer with 8+ years’ NZ design experience in land development and infrastructure projects to join a well-regarded consultancy based in Queenstown.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a diverse range of residential, industrial and commercial land development projects in one of New Zealand’s most scenic and dynamic regions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver civil infrastructure design for residential, commercial, and public sector developments.
• Undertake site inspections and provide technical oversight during construction phases.
• Prepare design documentation, specifications, and reports in line with industry standards.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure project objectives are achieved.

About You:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
• Minimum 8+ years’ relevant experience in NZ working on land development and infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of three waters infrastructure and subdivision design.
• Proficiency in Civil 3D for modelling and design work.

Benefits:

• Join a respected and supportive engineering consultancy.
• Work on a variety of challenging and rewarding projects in Queenstown and the wider Otago region.
• Competitive salary and professional development opportunities.
• Enjoy the lifestyle benefits of living and working in Queenstown.

Contact:
James Ward
*****@archwayrecruitment.com
021 281 0140