Senior Civil Engineer - Transportation

JobSpace; Auckland; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Additional annual leave

Volunteer leave

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join our Transportation team in Auckland. Lead the design and delivery of roads, highways and civil infrastructure while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across New Zealand and Australia.

You will guide projects from concept through detailed design and construction, mentor engineers, and help grow our transportation business. This role requires a strong technical background and client-focused delivery in NZ/Australia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• 6+ years' professional experience in transportation, roads, highways or civil infrastructure in New Zealand or Australia.
• Experience in general civil engineering design and project delivery.
• Strong understanding of road and highway design principles.
• Familiarity with NZ standards, Austroads guidelines and transportation design practices.
• Experience managing project tasks and delivering technical outcomes in multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience designing signage/linemarking/safety barriers/highways/utilities/other civil infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of roads, highways, signage and line marking, roadside safety barriers, utilities and general civil infrastructure projects.
• Provide technical leadership across project teams, ensuring projects are delivered to quality, programme and budget.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to develop practical, efficient and innovative engineering solutions.
• Support projects through all phases from planning and concept design through to construction support.
• Manage project tasks, resources and client expectations to achieve successful outcomes.
• Review design outputs, technical reports and engineering deliverables for quality and compliance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Mentor developing engineers and share knowledge across the team.
• Contribute to bids, proposals and growth of transportation business.
• Champion a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.

Skills

Civil engineering

Project delivery

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

12d

OpenRoads

AutoCAD

Job description

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AECOM is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join our Transportation team in Auckland. This is an opportunity to take a leading role in the design and delivery of roads, highways and civil infrastructure projects while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across New Zealand and Australia.

You’ll bring your technical expertise, project delivery capability and collaborative mindset to projects ranging from transport corridors and road safety improvements to utilities and broader civil infrastructure projects. Working alongside industry-leading specialists, you’ll help guide projects from concept through detailed design and construction, while building strong client relationships and supporting the development of emerging engineers.

How you’ll add impact:

• Lead the design and delivery of roads, highways, signage and line marking, roadside safety barriers, utilities and general civil infrastructure projects.
• Provide technical leadership across project teams, ensuring projects are delivered to agreed quality, programme and budget requirements.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to develop practical, efficient and innovative engineering solutions.
• Support projects through all phases of delivery, from planning and concept design through to construction support.
• Manage project tasks, resources and client expectations to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Review design outputs, technical reports and engineering deliverables to ensure quality and compliance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and project partners.
• Mentor and support developing engineers, sharing knowledge and technical expertise across the team.
• Contribute to proposals, project opportunities and the continued growth of our transportation business.
• Champion a culture of technical excellence, collaboration and continuous improvement.

What you’ll bring:

We’re looking for an experienced Civil Engineer who combines strong technical capability with project delivery experience and a passion for solving complex infrastructure challenges.

To be considered for this role you must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, or a related discipline within a tertiary institute.
• 6+ years' professional experience in transportation, roads, highways or civil infrastructure projects in New Zealand or Australia.
• Experience in general civil engineering design and project delivery.
• Strong understanding of road and highway design principles.
• Familiarity with relevant New Zealand standards, Austroads guidelines and transportation design practices.
• Experience managing project tasks, delivering technical outcomes and working within multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience designing signage/linemarking/safety barriers/highways/utilities/other civil infrastructure.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience using industry-standard design software such as Civil 3D, 12d, OpenRoads or AutoCAD.
• A proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused approach.

The following, though not essential, would be highly advantageous:

• Chartered status or membership of a relevant professional body.
• Experience delivering for Auckland Transport/Auckland Council/Waka Kotahi NZTA.
• Road safety experience.
• Utilities and broader civil infrastructure experience.
• MSQA or CPS monitoring and inspection experience for civil projects.
• Experience contributing to project bids, proposals and client development activities.

This is your opportunity to make an impact. At AECOM, you’ll join a high-performing transportation team delivering infrastructure that improves connectivity, strengthens communities and helps create a better future.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and help shape the future of transportation, we’d love to hear from you.

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What makes AECOM a great place to work:

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you'll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you've always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

We provide a diverse selection of benefits:

Flexible work arrangements available, aligned with the market and client facing role requirements

Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year

Volunteer and representation leave

Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.