Senior Water Engineer

84 Recruitment Limited; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shareholding opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

84 Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to lead stormwater and Three Waters projects in Auckland. This high-impact role offers the chance to influence project directions and deliver tangible community outcomes.

You'll mentor junior staff, collaborate with clients and internal teams, and benefit from flexible working arrangements, career development support, mentoring, and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering.
• Familiarity with Stormwater Management Plans or flood risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Influence the direction of stormwater and Three Waters projects.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to deliver outcomes.
• Mentor junior staff and support professional development.

Skills

Stormwater management

Flood risk assessments

Communication

Project delivery

Mentoring junior staff

Collaborative mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

About The Company:

Join a progressive, purpose-driven consultancy helping shape Aotearoa's future through sustainable engineering and thoughtful design. With a well established presence nationwide, this organisation is trusted for delivering complex urban development and infrastructure projects while maintaining the approachable, people-first values that set it apart. Based in Auckland, you'll collaborate with respected industry professionals in an open, supportive environment that values shared learning, diverse perspectives, and high-quality client outcomes. This is a place where you can grow, contribute meaningfully, and be part of a team committed to continuous improvement and positive community impact.

About the Role:

This is a high-impact role with real opportunities to influence the direction of projects that matter-stormwater management, flood resilience, and three waters infrastructure. You'll enjoy:

• Exposure to diverse, public and private sector projects with tangible community outcomes


• Career development through tailored mentoring, structured growth programmes, and support for professional accreditation


• Flexible working arrangements to support true work-life balance


• Shareholding opportunities and a competitive benefits package


• A culture that supports innovation, celebrates diversity, and empowers technical leadership

Skills & Experiences:

• A tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or related discipline


• Familiarity with preparing Stormwater Management Plans or leading flood risk assessments


• 7-10+ years' experience in water, stormwater or broader Three Waters projects


• Strong communication and project delivery skills, including coordination with clients and internal teams


• A collaborative mindset and commitment to mentoring junior staff