Senior Civil Engineer

Holmes Consulting; Wellington; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Holmes Consulting, based in Wellington Central, North Island, seeks an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to lead complex civil engineering projects from proposal to delivery. You will provide technical direction and build strong client relationships while taking ownership of project outcomes in a high-quality team environment.

The role welcomes candidates operating at Project Director or Technical Director level who want to bring their leadership to a renowned firm with a strong pipeline.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex civil engineering projects from proposal through to completion
• Provide technical direction across a broad range of infrastructure design work
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, contributing to repeat work and new opportunities
• Take ownership of project outcomes, including quality, programme, commercial performance and delivery
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and clients to solve technically challenging problems
• Mentor and support developing engineers, sharing knowledge and helping build capability across the team
• Contribute to business development and help strengthen Holmes' presence in the Wellington market

Job description

Holmes Consulting – Wellington Central, North Island

Join Holmes in Wellington and play a key role in delivering complex civil engineering projects with a team known for technical excellence, innovation and quality. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Senior Civil Engineer who enjoys solving challenging technical problems, building strong client relationships, and taking real ownership of project outcomes. We are also open to candidates already operating at Project Director or Technical Director level, who are looking to bring their experience into a business with a strong reputation and a high-quality pipeline of work.

At Holmes, you will join a well-established and highly respected engineering consultancy with a long history of delivering some of New Zealand's most interesting and technically demanding projects. You will work alongside talented engineers and technical leaders, contribute to meaningful infrastructure outcomes, and help shape projects from early proposal stages through to successful delivery.

What you’ll do

• Lead the delivery of complex civil engineering projects from proposal through to completion
• Provide technical direction across a broad range of infrastructure design work
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, contributing to repeat work and new opportunities
• Take ownership of project outcomes, including quality, programme, commercial performance and delivery
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and clients to solve technically challenging problems
• Mentor and support developing engineers, sharing knowledge and helping build capability across the team
• Contribute to business development and help strengthen Holmes' presence in the Wellington market

Join Holmes in Wellington and play a key role in delivering complex civil engineering projects with a team known for technical excellence, innovation and quality. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Senior Civil Engineer who enjoys solving challenging technical problems, building strong client relationships, and taking real ownership of project outcomes. We are also open to candidates already operating at Project Director or Technical Director level, who are looking to bring their experience into a business with a strong reputation and a high-quality pipeline of work.

At Holmes, you will join a well-established and highly respected engineering consultancy with a long history of delivering some of New Zealand's most interesting and technically demanding projects. You will work alongside talented engineers and technical leaders, contribute to meaningful infrastructure outcomes, and help shape projects from early proposal stages through to successful delivery.

What you’ll do

• Lead the delivery of complex civil engineering projects from proposal through to completion
• Provide technical direction across a broad range of infrastructure design work
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, contributing to repeat work and new opportunities
• Take ownership of project outcomes, including quality, programme, commercial performance and delivery
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and clients to solve technically challenging problems
• Mentor and support developing engineers, sharing knowledge and helping build capability across the team
• Contribute to business development and help strengthen Holmes' presence in the Wellington market

What you’ll bring

You will bring strong civil engineering and infrastructure design experience across a wide variety of project types and design elements. We are particularly interested in people with experience across some or all of general civils, three waters, roading, geometrics, pavement design, pipe networks, pressure pipes and pump systems. Ideally, you will also bring a civil background with experience in reservoirs and treatment plants.

You will be a technically capable and commercially aware engineer with proven experience leading projects and building trusted client relationships. You will be confident working across both technical delivery and stakeholder engagement, and comfortable contributing from proposals through to project completion. Strong communication skills, sound judgement and the ability to mentor or lead other engineers will be important in this role.

Why Holmes
Holmes offers a strong pipeline of complex and interesting projects, the opportunity to work alongside some of New Zealand's leading engineers, and the chance to make a genuine impact within a collaborative and high-performing team. Based in central Wellington, this role offers the opportunity to work in an environment that values technical excellence, professional growth and teamwork. We offer a competitive salary and bonus potential, along with the opportunity to shape projects, influence outcomes and continue building your leadership capability.

For seven decades, Holmes has built a reputation for technical brilliance, innovation and engineering excellence. We are proud to work on some of New Zealand's most exciting and complex projects, and we are equally proud of the supportive, engaging and down-to-earth culture we have built along the way.
If you are ready for your next challenge and want to be part of a business where you can do meaningful work with great people, we'd love to hear from you.