Senior Civil Engineer

Davis Ogilvie & Partners; Richmond; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Wellbeing program

Environmental initiatives

Community involvement

Long-standing local company

Job summary

Davis Ogilvie & Partners seeks a Senior Civil Engineer to join the Nelson office and lead civil infrastructure projects across the South Island. The role emphasizes delivering practical solutions for roading, water, stormwater and wastewater systems, with strong client and stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle.

You will work in a multidisciplinary team of civil, structural, geotechnical and environmental engineers, surveyors and planners, bringing technical leadership and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in civil engineering and a relevant tertiary qualification.
• Strong communication skills in English.
• Experience with infrastructure design including roading, water supply and drainage systems.
• Proficiency in project and workload management.
• Good client, contractor and local authority liaison abilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver civil engineering design across infrastructure, 3-waters and land development projects.
• Prepare technical reports, design documentation and assessments.
• Design roading, water supply, stormwater and wastewater infrastructure.
• Provide construction administration and site observation.
• Collaborate with local team and managers to deliver integrated land development solutions.
• Engage with clients, contractors and authorities throughout project delivery.
• Utilise 3D design tools and modelling software to support solutions.
• Manage own projects and workload to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Job description

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Davis Ogilvie & Partners – Richmond, South Island

Davis Ogilvie has a 90-year history of helping to develop communities throughout the South Island. Covering civil, geotechnical and structural engineering, land surveying, resource management and environmental science, Davis Ogilvie has built a strong reputation for collaborative, practical, and high-quality solutions for our clients.

We are seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join our busy Nelson team to play a key role in delivering Davis Ogilvie’s high-quality civil engineering services to the local market.

Who you are…

You are an enthusiastic and motivated civil engineer who enjoys delivering practical infrastructure solutions and working closely with clients, contractors, and local authorities.

You thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment and enjoy contributing to projects that range from small residential developments through to commercial sites and larger infrastructure projects.

ou are confident managing your own workload and enjoy working in a dynamic, energetic consulting environment where initiative, technical capability, and strong communication skills are valued.

Your purpose…

You will play an important role in both the delivery of civil engineering projects within our Nelson office and the continued growth of our established local presence. Working within a multidisciplinary team of civil, structural, geotechnical and environmental engineers, surveyors and planners, you will contribute to the design and delivery of a wide range of projects throughout the South Island.

You will apply your technical expertise across infrastructure design including roading, water supply, stormwater and wastewater systems, while building strong working relationships with clients, contractors, and local authorities throughout the project lifecycle.

This is a key technical role requiring sound engineering judgement, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage projects and deliver practical solutions for clients.

Your daily adventures will include…

• Delivering civil engineering design across infrastructure, 3-waters and land development projects.
• Preparing technical reports, design documentation, and engineering assessments.
• Undertaking design for roading, water supply, stormwater and wastewater infrastructure.
• Carrying out construction administration and observation.
• Collaborating closely with our local team including survey and engineering managers to deliver integrated land development solutions.
• Engaging with clients, contractors and local authorities throughout project delivery.
• Applying 3D design tools and modelling software to support engineering solutions.
• Managing your own projects and workload to deliver high-quality outcomes for clients.

To be successful in this role you will ideally…

• Have a minimum of 5 years’ experience and hold a relevant tertiary qualification.
• Be a Chartered Professional Engineer / Engineering Technician and working toward chartership.
• Be experienced with 3D design using Autodesk Civil 3D.
• Experience with stormwater and water modelling software such as SSA, EPANET, or HEC-HMS is a benfit.
• Have a strong understanding of relevant New Zealand standards and engineering codes of practice. An understanding of the local engineering standards would be advantageous.
• Demonstrate strong English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Be able to manage your time effectively and take ownership of your workload and projects.
• Bring a positive, fun and outgoing personality to a collaborative team environment.

What we offer…

We offer the opportunity to work within a long-established and highly respected South Island consultancy delivering a diverse range of engineering projects. You will be supported by experienced professionals across multiple disciplines while enjoying a high level of autonomy in your role. Davis Ogilvie also offers excellent remuneration and a strong commitment to maintaining a healthy work–life balance.

Why DO is a great place for you to work…

Our people are key to the success of our business. Davis Ogilvie has a distinctive team culture built around a non-hierarchical structure and a “leaders as coaches” philosophy. Principals and Directors work alongside teams in an open-plan environment, fostering accessibility, collaboration, and professional growth.

We are highly skilled, technical experts who are passionate about what we do. We are a friendly, supportive, diverse and inclusive team with high priority on creating a positive work environment. We work on a wide range of projects from residential and commercial developments to large scale roading and infrastructure projects.

While this role is Nelson based, we have five offices who work closely together on projects throughout the South Island. This will give you the opportunity to work with colleagues from our other offices on exciting projects within the other regions too.

In addition to working with a team of great people, you can also expect the following benefits:

• Professional Development – We encourage our staff to keep learning and growing. We will cover the cost of Engineering NZ subscriptions and provide opportunity for meeting CPD requirements with a range of inhouse and external courses throughout the year.
• Wellbeing – We offer Subsidised Health Insurance through Southern Cross, access to our online wellbeing programme, regular mental health and wellness presentations, paid entry into various sports events and 24/7 EAP services.
• Environmental – We care about the environment. We are a carbon positive company with a focus on minimising our impact as much as possible, and regular tree planting and other environmental initiatives.
• Communities - We care about the communities where we live and work. Supporting them is important to us, and we do this through hands‑on involvement, raising awareness, and supporting causes that make a difference to New Zealanders’ lives.
• History – Davis Ogilvie has been established in the South Island for over 90 years and. We are locally owned and operated. You will work side by side with the company directors and other staff with an abundance of knowledge and experience.