Team Leader | Associate Civil Engineer

Beca; Nelson; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Asia-Pacific region is seeking a Team Lead | Associate Civil Engineer for their Nelson office. This role involves leading infrastructure projects, mentoring a team, and enhancing client relationships in a supportive and inclusive environment. Candidates should be Chartered Engineers with significant project experience in civil and transport engineering. You will enjoy a range of benefits and flexible working arrangements, contributing to meaningful projects that make a real difference locally and beyond.

Benefits

Professional development training programmes

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave

Discounted insurances

Wellbeing and volunteer leave

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer with a strong track record in infrastructure delivery.
• Experience leading infrastructure projects and interacting with clients.
• Strong background in transport or civil/stormwater engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead medium-to-large scale infrastructure projects across Aotearoa.
• Mentor junior engineers and grow team culture.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Team mentoring

Client relationship management

Problem-solving

Education

Chartered Engineer (Civil)

Tools

Civil 3D

Open Roads Designer

12D

Job description

Team Lead | Associate Civil Engineer – Nelson

Te whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity - Team Leader, Associate Civil Engineer

At the heart of our business is our Transport and Infrastructure team developing and delivering innovative solutions to complex challenges across the Asia Pacific region. From highways and ports to bridges, tunnels, airports, and rail, we’re shaping the world we live in.

We’re passionate about our work and proud of the inclusive culture we’ve built. We believe that diversity drives better ideas, strategies, and outcomes. When people from different backgrounds and perspectives come together, we’re stronger. That’s why we’re committed to creating an environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive, feel they belong, and build a career that reflects their passions and potential.

Join Us in Nelson

We’re looking for anAssociate Civil Engineer and Team Leaderto join our dedicated team in Nelson. The role will include the following

• Lead the delivery of medium-to-large scale projects infrastructure projectsacross Aotearoa and the Pacific, including planning, proposals, budgeting, and client engagement.
• Lead, support, and grow your team, mentoring junior engineers and fostering a positive culture as well as coaching and developing others, especially within our regional teams.
• Help expand our presencein Nelson, Tasman, and Marlborough through strategic initiatives.
• Contribute and provide expert technical guidance to essential projectsin transport, three waters, local government, Airports, Defence, land development, future energy, and health.
• Build strong client relationshipsand help grow our infrastructure business.

This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference locally and beyond while growing your career in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.

Mōu ake | About you
Your passion, design and problem-solving mindset will be matched with a desire to work on meaningful and significant projects in a multidisciplinary business. You will also

• Be a Chartered Engineer (in Civil) with a strong track record of delivering infrastructure projects
• Have either a strong roading transport background or a general civils and stormwater background, or both!
• Have experience in leading projects and interacting with clients in infrastructure projects (transport, general civils or stormwater)
• Have experience using design packages such as Civil 3D, Open Roads Designer, or 12D.
• Bring a ‘can do’ attitude and enjoy working in teams.
• You enjoy working with clients directly and building lasting relationships
• Working with our clients to understand and respond to their needs before opportunities come to market.
• Be passionate about developing yourself, learning from others and supporting the development of our junior team members.

We would love to know if you have worked on projects involving Traffic and Transportation, Walking and Cycling, Pavement and Surfacing design, Utilities and Stormwater Drainage. And last but not least, we like to have fun along the way, so a good sense of humour will hold you in good stead.

Ko tā mātou hei hoatu | What we offer

A career with Beca will provide you with:

• The ability to build your skills through our extensive professional development training programmes
• Shareholding opportunities
• A supportive and caring work environment where you can bring your whole self to work
• Flexible working arrangements to balance your personal / family commitments
• Opportunities to learn from our industry experts and technical gurus across the Asia-Pacific
• Wellbeing and volunteer leave
• Enhanced parental leave with up to 22 weeks full paid leave after the birth or placement of your child, inclusive of all genders
• Discounted insurances including health, life and income protection

Beca prides itself on supporting a diverse and inclusive culture – open to inputs from creative people of all genders, ethnicity, identity, thought and experiences.

Mō mātou | About us

Beca is one of Asia Pacific’s largest independent advisory, design, and engineering consultancies. After a century of operation, we have grown from a family-owned business to one of the most progressive, client-centric professional services consultancies in our region. We have more than 4,000 employees in 25 offices around the world and have delivered projects in more than 70 countries.

‘Creative people together transforming our world’ is our vision. It reflects our culture, our aspirations and our purpose - to make everyday better. We create value through understanding and delivering successful solutions, exceptional service and our enduring relationships and use our skills and systems to empower innovation; helping our clients shape communities,optimisetheir assets and streamline their operations. Find out more about us atwww.beca.com.

Tonoa mai! | Apply now!

Ready to make everyday better? Apply now.

Applications close Sunday 27th July 2025.