Senior Civil Engineer - Christchurch-based

Fluid Recruitment Limited; Auckland; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A medium-sized engineering consultancy firm in Auckland is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to lead projects in Christchurch. The role involves overseeing design work, managing a team, and collaborating with clients. Candidates should have a recognised degree in Civil Engineering and at least 7 years of relevant experience. The company offers a strong remuneration package, annual performance bonuses, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Job security

Competitive renumeration package

Diverse projects

Annual performance bonuses

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of New Zealand land development experience.
• Approaching or on track to becoming a Chartered Professional (CPEng).
• Demonstrated track record reviewing designs and providing wider QA.
• Extensive expertise in civil engineering principles, codes, and standards.
• Experience with contract management and tendering claims.

Responsibilities

• Utilise AutoCAD Civil 3D to produce design calculations, drawings, and designs.
• Maintain regular communication with clients to understand project requirements.
• Manage a team of engineers from a design and personal development perspective.

Skills

Communication abilities

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Education

Recognised degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Fluid Recruitment working alongside a medium-sized engineering consultancy firm providing land development services across the country. The organisation has 4 offices across the South Island and are looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to join their Christchurch team. They will be hitting the ground running working on a mixture of high end residential, commercial and infrastructure projects. With a flat organisation structure, you'll be reporting directly to the directors and leading a team of experienced engineers.

Relocation will be required for this role.

Join a company that works on projects from across the country while still having a tight-knit office culture. The successful candidate will immediately be given responsibility over important projects locally and utilising their expertise to review and submit design work completed from engineers within their team.

They offer:

• Job security along with a strong and a competitive market reflective renumeration package.
• A range of diverse projects providing exciting new challenges every day.
• Purpose built, centrally located office
• Annual organisation performance bonuses.
• A supportive and welcoming work environment.

You will have

• A recognised degree in Civil Engineering
• At least 7 years of New Zealand land development experience
• Strong communication abilities to effectively collaborate with clients, team members, and stakeholders
• Approaching or on track to becoming a Chartered Professional (CPEng)
• Demonstrated track record reviewing designs and providing wider QA
• Extensive expertise in civil engineering principles, codes, and standards
• Proficient in utilizing AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Experience with contract management and tendering claims
• Exceptional analytical skills, adept at problem-solving and decision-making

The role

In the role you will have responsibilities ranging from technical design and review to business development and providing leadership to more junior engineers. With large-scale projects in the pipeline, clear personal and design related communication is crucial. Projects ranging from research and innovation centres to industrial works, the team provides projects from a range of sectors.

With this vacancy due to internal promotion, there is a pathway within the business to progress your career and provide the next step and continue to head in the management direction.

Key responsibilities include:

• Utilise AutoCAD Civil 3D to produce design calculations, drawings, and designs.
• Maintain regular communication with clients to understand project requirements, provide updates, and address any concerns or queries.
• Utilizing cutting-edge software and tools to create detailed designs and models
• Manage a team of engineers from a design and personal development perspective

Contact

Ben Sewell
[e-mail]
027 950 9297
Recruitment Consultant
Fluid Recruitment
www.fluidrecruitment.co.nz