Senior Civil Engineer - Lead High-Impact NZ Infrastructure

GHD; Hamilton; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

GHD is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to lead and deliver diverse infrastructure projects in Hamilton, New Zealand. The role combines technical leadership, mentoring and client engagement within a global consultancy known for quality and collaboration.

You will be responsible for leading planning, design and construction oversight, monitoring project execution, and coordinating contract activities to ensure quality, schedule and budget targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required.
• 8–15 years of professional engineering experience, ideally toward CPEng.
• Proven design experience across infrastructure projects.
• Strong client-relationship and delivery mindset.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to mentor others.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design and construction oversight of complex infrastructure projects.
• Monitor and manage project execution to meet quality, schedule and budget targets.
• Conduct inspections, interpret drawings and recommend remedial works.
• Coordinate contract and project management activities including subcontractor liaison and stakeholder communications.
• Mentor and support project teams, fostering innovation and continuous learning.
• Collect, analyse and interpret project data to support decision making.
• Maintain currency with engineering standards and emerging technologies.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship

Communication

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Mentoring

Learning mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

CPEng certification desirable

Job description

GHD is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to lead and deliver diverse infrastructure projects in Hamilton, New Zealand. The role combines technical leadership, mentoring and client engagement within a global consultancy known for quality and collaboration.

You will be responsible for leading planning, design and construction oversight, monitoring project execution, and coordinating contract activities to ensure quality, schedule and budget targets.