Senior Development Engineer: Lead Subdivision & Infrastructure

Waikato District Councils; Cambridge; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Health and life insurance

Flexible working

Staff discounts & fitness

Additional leave

Offices in Cambridge & Te Awamutu

Collaborative environment

Meaningful work

Job summary

Waikato District Councils is seeking a Senior Development Engineer to provide technical leadership across subdivision and land use projects in Waipā. You’ll assess proposals, advise on infrastructure requirements, and mentor junior engineers.

Join a busy Development Engineering team delivering high-quality outcomes for a fast-growing district. You’ll collaborate with developers, consultants and internal teams to shape sustainable growth and robust standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in development or civil engineering.
• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) or equivalent.
• Knowledge of subdivision, land development, infrastructure, roading and water services.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Experience mentoring engineers.
• Strong organisation and time management.
• Collaborative, practical, solutions-focused approach.
• Local government experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice on complex subdivision, land use and infrastructure projects.
• Assess development applications and recommend engineering requirements and consent conditions.
• Review engineering designs and support s223 and s224 certification.
• Advise on water services, roading, infrastructure planning and asset management.
• Collaborate with developers, consultants, contractors and internal teams to resolve issues.
• Support pre-application meetings, hearings and other processes.
• Mentor Development Engineers.
• Contribute to improvements in processes, standards and bylaws.

Skills

Development/Civil engineering

Engineering judgement

Stakeholder management

Mentoring engineers

Time management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) or equivalent

Job description

Waikato District Councils is seeking a Senior Development Engineer to provide technical leadership across subdivision and land use projects in Waipā. You’ll assess proposals, advise on infrastructure requirements, and mentor junior engineers.

Join a busy Development Engineering team delivering high-quality outcomes for a fast-growing district. You’ll collaborate with developers, consultants and internal teams to shape sustainable growth and robust standards.