Senior Water Infrastructure Engineer & Project Lead

JobSpace; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an experienced civil engineer to lead and deliver civil and water infrastructure projects across our New Zealand network. You will take ownership of complex assignments, guide multidisciplinary teams and act as a trusted advisor to clients.

The role requires 15+ years of experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and registration as a Chartered Professional Engineer (or active progress toward it).

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Civil Engineering or closely related discipline.
• 15+ years' professional experience in civil and/or water infrastructure with NZ codes and practices.
• CPEng registration or actively working towards it.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations, analysis, design and reporting for civil and water projects.
• Provide technical leadership, peer review and engineering judgement across teams.
• Manage NZS 3910 and 3916 contracts including supervision and contract administration.
• Ensure technical, commercial and risk outcomes are well managed.
• Develop project scopes, budgets and delivery strategies for commercial success.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, contractors, councils and stakeholders.
• Lead and contribute to bids, proposals and business development.
• Coach and mentor team members to grow regional capability.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Client management

Budget management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor of Civil Engineering

Tools

NZS 3910/NZS 3916

Job description

WSP is seeking an experienced civil engineer to lead and deliver civil and water infrastructure projects across our New Zealand network. You will take ownership of complex assignments, guide multidisciplinary teams and act as a trusted advisor to clients.

The role requires 15+ years of experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and registration as a Chartered Professional Engineer (or active progress toward it).