Senior Development Engineer

Thomas Consultants; Waitakere Ranges; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas Consultants in New Zealand seeks a Senior Development Engineer to review resource consent applications and lead engineering assessments for local authorities. You will ensure infrastructure aligns with maintenance and safety considerations.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, liaise with applicants and stakeholders, and deliver high-quality development outcomes across live projects in New Zealand.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil).
• A minimum of 3 years' experience as a Development Engineer reviewing resource consent applications and engineering plans for a local authority.
• Exceptional analytical and report writing skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to liaise effectively with applicants and stakeholders.
• A collaborative team spirit and a strong customer-centric mindset.

Responsibilities

• Provide Expert Review: act as a specialist on behalf of local authorities, leading the review of resource consent applications and engineering approvals.
• Uphold Standards and good practice: ensure plans comply with regulatory documents and standards.
• Oversee Quality on Site: conduct construction monitoring to verify developments meet approved plans.
• Build Strong Relationships: liaise between applicants, Council staff and specialists.
• Collaborate for Success: work with a multidisciplinary team to achieve integrated outcomes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Report writing

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)

Job description

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Are you a skilled Senior Development Engineer with a passion for shaping communities? Ready to take the next step in your career with a firm that invests in your growth?

Thomas Consultants is excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Development Engineer to join our Development Engineering team at our NorthWest Town Centre office.

About Us

Thomas Consultants is a leading multidisciplinary consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality services in land development and environmental projects. We started providing development engineering services, and this remains a core part of our business.

We are committed to creating sustainable and vibrant communities, and we invest in the development and growth of our team.

What You’ll Do

Provide Expert Review: Act as a specialist on behalf of local authorities, taking a leading role in the review of resource consent applications, engineering approvals, and all types of consents all the way through to 224 signoff. Site visits may be required outside of Auckland, depending on local authority requirements. As a senior development engineer you will consider developments from a whole-of-life perspective ensuring that infrastructure is fit for purpose, takes account of ongoing maintenance costs and access, and considers safety in design.

Uphold Standards and good practice: Ensure all engineering plans comply with regulatory documents, Council codes of practice and standards, and sound engineering principles.

Oversee Quality on Site: Conduct construction monitoring to verify that developments are being built in accordance with approved plans and specifications, when needed.

Build Strong Relationships: Deliver excellent customer service, acting as the key liaison between applicants, Council staff, and a range of specialist disciplines.

Collaborate for Success: You will consider applications from a local authority perspective, working closely with a multidisciplinary team to achieve integrated and successful development outcomes.

About You

We are looking for someone with:

• A Bachelor of Engineering (Civil).
• A minimum of 3 years' experience as a Development Engineer reviewing resource consent applications and engineering plans for a local authority.
• Exceptional analytical and report writing skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to liaise effectively with applicants and stakeholders.
• A collaborative team spirit and a strong customer-centric mindset.

Why Join Us?

At Thomas Consultants, we offer:

• A competitive salary package tailored to your experience and potential.
• A supportive, flexible work environment that promotes work-life balance.
• Training and development where you can benefit from experienced engineers and gain from inhouse and external training.
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• Employee benefits through Boost, New Zealand’s leading employee benefits programme.
• A collaborative, friendly and close-knit team culture.
• The chance to make a meaningful contribution to land development projects in New Zealand.
• You will be joining a friendly and professional team with a positive work environment, strong company values, professional development opportunities and a supportive culture.

Take the next step in your development engineering career with Thomas Consultants.

For further information on the role, you may contact **@tcec.co.nz.

Applicants for this position must have NZ residency or the legal right to work in New Zealand and hold a current NZ driver’s licence.