Civil Engineer – Queenstown

Maven Takapuna; Komani; On-site; ZAR 858,000 - 1,239,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Professional development support

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Maven Takapuna is seeking a full-time Civil Engineer to support a growing workload in Queenstown. You will deliver design work for subdivision projects, manage tasks with increasing autonomy, and prepare technical reports, designs and specifications.

Join a collaborative team with strong industry expertise, where initiative is encouraged and long-term career development is supported. You will work on diverse civil engineering disciplines and have opportunities toward professional registration.

Qualifications

• BE, NZDE, or BEngtech from a recognized tertiary institution.
• 2–5 years of land development experience in New Zealand.
• Experience with AutoCAD/Civil3D is desirable.
• Understanding NZS3910 construction contracts.

Responsibilities

• Deliver design work for subdivision projects.
• Manage project tasks with increasing autonomy.
• Prepare technical reports, designs, and specifications.
• Apply strong technical and problem-solving skills.
• Support construction monitoring & site observations.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Education

BE, NZDE, BEngtech

Tools

AutoCAD/Civil3D

Job description

We are seeking a full-time Civil Engineer to assist with our ever-growing workload in Queenstown. This role will see you involved in a diverse range of tasks across a wide variety of projects, from project start up right through to completion.

At Maven, we place a strong emphasis on our people and creating an environment where talented engineers can thrive. You will be part of a collaborative team with significant industry expertise, where initiative is encouraged and long-term career development is supported.

Key Focus & Responsibilities

• Deliver design work for subdivision projects.
• Manage project tasks with increasing autonomy.
• Prepare technical reports, designs, and specifications.
• Apply strong technical and problem-solving skills.
• Support construction monitoring & site observations.

About You

• Relevant tertiary education (BE, NZDE, BEngtech).
• 2-5 years’ land development experience in New Zealand.
• Experience with AutoCAD/Civil3D/ desirable.
• Understanding construction contracts specifically NZS3910.
• A high standard of written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable working out on site conducting inspections of work and resolution of issues.
• A high degree of attention to detail.
• The ability to prioritise and complete work quickly.
• Full NZ Drivers Licence.

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration aligned with experience and responsibility.
• Support toward CPEng or professional registration.
• The opportunity to take ownership of projects and progress your career.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Exposure to a wide range of civil engineering disciplines and projects.

This role is ideal for an ambitious and capable Engineer looking to take the next step in their career within a growing consultancy.