Senior Civil Engineer - Water

Stantec; Wellington; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer in Wellington, New Zealand. This role involves leading projects in water infrastructure, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring quality project delivery. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering and 10 years of relevant experience. The company offers competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and numerous professional development benefits.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Learning and Talent Development Programs

Health Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 10 years relevant experience in civil engineering projects, especially water infrastructure.
• Passion for quality and timely project delivery.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead on assigned projects to deliver agreed outputs on budget and time.
• Determine client requirements and produce calculations, cost estimates, and drawings.
• Liaise with clients to ensure their expectations are met.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Resilience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Senior Civil Engineer - Water

Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That's why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind.

We care about the communities we serve—because they're our communities too. We're designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that 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.

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 Will Be

• 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.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.