Senior Civil Engineer

Mott MacDonald; Wellington; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Competitive salary

Comprehensive insurance coverage

Options to purchase extra annual leave

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer in Wellington to deliver water and civil infrastructure projects. The role focuses on planning, design, and delivery while mentoring junior engineers.

We're looking for someone with strong civil design capabilities and experience in water infrastructure. Join our committed team to shape communities and environments through engineering excellence.

Enjoy benefits like competitive salaries, ongoing professional development, and employee ownership.

Qualifications

• Experienced civil engineer combining strong technical delivery with collaborative work.
• Proven experience in water, wastewater, and/or stormwater infrastructure.
• Confidence engaging with clients, stakeholders, and delivery partners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver concept and detailed civil engineering design across water, wastewater, and stormwater projects.
• Prepare technical and commercial documentation, drawings, specifications, and schedules.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across New Zealand.

Skills

Civil design

Pipeline and hydraulic design

Client engagement

Mentoring

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering

Job description

Shape a better world with us

At Mott MacDonald, we are a global, employee‑owned engineering, management and development consultancy. With strong local leadership and a collaborative culture, we work on projects that improve communities, protect the environment, and create long‑term value across New Zealand.

Our Wellington Civil & Water team is growing, and we’re looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to play a key role in delivering complex and meaningful infrastructure projects across the lower North Island.

Your Opportunity

As a Senior Civil Engineer, you’ll work across the planning, design, and delivery of water and civil infrastructure projects, partnering closely with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams. You’ll also support and mentor junior engineers while continuing to build your own technical and leadership capability.

This is a great opportunity to join a well‑established Wellington team with strong project pipelines and the backing of a global consultancy.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver concept and detailed civil engineering design across water, wastewater, and stormwater projects
• Prepare technical and commercial documentation, drawings, specifications, and schedules
• Support construction monitoring, contract administration, and site engagement
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across New Zealand and the wider Mott MacDonald network
• Build strong client relationships and contribute to project planning and delivery discussions
• Mentor and support graduate and intermediate engineers within the team

About You

You are an experienced civil engineer who enjoys combining strong technical delivery with collaborative, people‑focused working.

• A tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
• Proven experience in water, wastewater and/or stormwater infrastructure
• Strong capability in civil design, with exposure to pipeline and hydraulic design
• Experience working in multidisciplinary consulting environments
• Confidence engaging with clients, stakeholders, and delivery partners
• A collaborative mindset and interest in mentoring and developing others
• Working toward or holding CPEng status is advantageous

Why Mott MacDonald

At Mott MacDonald, we value the people behind the projects.

• Employee ownership – we’re owned by our people, not external shareholders
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values diversity and wellbeing
• Flexible and agile working arrangements
• Ongoing professional development, mentoring, and career pathways
• Opportunities to work on projects that genuinely shape communities and environments

Ready to make a difference?

If you’re looking to grow your career while delivering infrastructure that matters, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and join a team committed to improving society through engineering excellence.

Employee ownership

• Our employee ownership model means no external investors, just us, creating a culture of shared success.
• Our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, giving them a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses.
• As your career grows, so does your stake, recognising your long‑term impact and contribution.
• Your voice matters, with the opportunity to connect directly with senior leadership through formal channels to help shape our future.

Our benefits package is designed to enhance your experience

• A flexible and agile work atmosphere that caters to your professional journey and life’s special moments
• A competitive salary complemented by discretionary group and personal performance bonuses for eligible employees
• Comprehensive coverage including life, personal accident, and salary continuance insurance, providing peace of mind during uncertain times
• Opportunities to enhance your work‑life balance through the option to purchase extra annual leave
• Employee resource groups including the Inclusive Network for Women, Corporate Social Responsibility and more

You've got this!

We endorse a diverse and inclusive workplace and look to provide suitable opportunities for employees including the opportunity for part time and job shared roles where possible. If you are interested in this role and looking for a part time permanent opportunity, please apply!

Location(s): Wellington, NZ

Contract Type: Permanent

Work Pattern: Full Time

Market: Water

Discipline: Civil

Job Ref: 13665

Recruiter Contact: Matt McKenzie