Senior Civil Engineer - Water

Stantec; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering consultancy in Christchurch is looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to lead projects in water infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least 10 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include project leadership, developing junior staff, and ensuring client satisfaction. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Learning and Talent Development Programs

Health Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 10 years relevant experience desirable, preferably in water infrastructure.
• Experience in general civil engineering projects required.
• Passion for quality and timely project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead on assigned projects to ensure outputs are on time and within budget.
• Conduct site surveys and produce calculations and specifications.
• Develop and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong time management

Interpersonal skills

Resilience

Agility

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Overview

Senior Civil Engineer - Water - ( 250002E6 )

Description

Senior Civil Engineer

We design with community in mind. We care about the communities we serve—because they are our communities too. We are designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.

About The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Civil Engineer to join our winning team based in one of our many office locations nationwide. This is a great opportunity to push your career forward as part of an international leader in infrastructure. We have significant project work on, in both NZ and Australia that will see your professional career development through these project opportunities, formal and informal training and development, and other projects & opportunities that only a true Global Engineering consultancy can provide.

You will join an established multi-disciplined team, where there is a cluster of experienced engineers and project managers who can guide and mentor you as you build your career. You will be applying the technical knowledge you have, working alongside senior and up and coming specialists around the country to ensure extensive development for you.

Key Aspects Of The Role

• Lead on assigned projects to deliver the agreed outputs on budget, on time and to quality standards
• Determine client requirements, conduct and manage site surveys and investigations, produce calculations, cost estimates, specifications and drawings to ensure that technical designs provide quality solutions
• Organise tender documents, evaluate tenders and contracts
• Develop and mentor junior staff
• Liaise continually with our clients to ensure that their expectations are met and that any concerns are heard and addressed appropriately
• Clearly understand the objectives of new and existing clients in order to undertake effective business development and identification of opportunities for Stantec
• Produce quality project outputs, ensuring scope changes are closely monitored and design work is adequately resourced, reviewed and programmed

What You Will Bring

You will be an experienced Civil Engineer with experience in general civil engineering projects, especially Water infrastructure. You have a passion for quality and timely project delivery, developing technical skills and growing your commercial understanding at a global consulting firm.

Attributes That Will Help You Succeed In The Role

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• 10 years relevant experience desirable, preferably in water infrastructure
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Great time management and prioritization skills and ability to work to tight deadlines
• Resilience and agility

What We Offer

Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.

• Flexible Working Arrangements including purchasing up to 4 weeks additional leave and provision for school term contracts
• Learning and Talent Development Programs including global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning
• Mentoring for your own development
• Professional Memberships
• Health Insurance – Income Protection Insurance – Life Insurance
• Service Recognition Awards
• Employee Assistance Program

About Us

The Stantec community unites approximately 31,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring water, transport and infrastructure projects to life. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction and commissioning is built on a nearly 200-year history. So, when we take on a project, we see the opportunity to make a lasting connection with the people and places where we live and work.

How To Apply

Please apply directly online.

No Agency CVs will be accepted.

Qualifications

Primary Location : New Zealand-Auckland-Auckland

Other Locations : New Zealand-Waikato-Hamilton, New Zealand-Canterbury-Christchurch, New Zealand-Tauranga-Tauranga, New Zealand-Otago-Dunedin, New Zealand-Nelson-Nelson, New Zealand-Wellington-Wellington

Organization : BC-3101 Water-NZ New Zealand

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Oct 1, 2025, 3:23:39 PM

Req ID: 250002E6

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