Civil Engineer

AllRecruits; United States; On-site; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

AllRecruits is assisting a well-established multidisciplinary consultancy to appoint a Civil Engineer to join their Christchurch team. The role focuses on civil design, construction observation, and delivery of land development and infrastructure projects across public and private sectors.

You will work closely with engineers, surveyors, clients, contractors and local authorities, manage programmes and budgets, and ensure compliance with NZ standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) or equivalent required.
• 5+ years of civil engineering experience, preferably land development.
• CPEng status or active progression toward chartership.
• Proven land development and infrastructure project experience.
• Strong civil design capabilities; proficient in 12d Model.
• Experience with NZS3910 contracts and local authority processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of land development and infrastructure projects.
• Manage programmes, budgets, and client expectations.
• Carry out civil design and produce technical documentation.
• Provide construction observation and contract administration.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, and authorities.
• Ensure compliance with standards and council requirements.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Site experience

Civil design

Leadership

Collaborative working

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) or equivalent

Tools

12d Model

NZS3910

Job description

Civil Engineer | Auckland

Our client is a well-established multidisciplinary consultancy delivering a full suite of services across the land development, building, health, institutional, energy, government, and transport sectors.

Their collaborative project teams bring together professionals at every stage of their careers, creating an environment where expertise is shared, careers are developed, and meaningful contributions are made to some of New Zealand's most significant and transformational projects.

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and motivated Civil Engineer to join the Christchurch team. This role is ideally suited to a driven professional with a strong background in civil design, construction observation, and consulting within land development and infrastructure projects.

You will enjoy working both independently and collaboratively, partnering closely with engineers, surveyors, clients, contractors, and local authorities to successfully deliver a diverse range of projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of land development and infrastructure projects across public and private sector clients.
• Manage project programmes, budgets, and client expectations to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Undertake civil engineering design and technical documentation.
• Provide construction observation, contract administration, and technical support during project delivery.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, council representatives, and other key stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative and practical engineering solutions.
• Ensure projects comply with relevant standards, regulations, and council requirements.

Experience

• A Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) or equivalent qualification.
• At least 5 years' experience in civil engineering, ideally within land development projects.
• CPEng status or be actively progressing towards chartership.
• Proven land development and infrastructure project experience.
• Strong civil design capabilities and proficiency in 12d Model.
• The ability to manage projects and deliver high-quality outcomes with minimal supervision.
• Practical site-based experience and a sound understanding of construction methodologies.
• Experience in contract observation and administration, including a strong working knowledge of NZS3910.
• Familiarity with local authority standards, codes of practice, and consenting processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships.