About the Company:

This opportunity sits within a well-established, engineering consultancy with a strong presence across the North Island. Known for its collaborative approach and practical design solutions, the business delivers a wide range of land development and infrastructure projects.
The Kerikeri office is a small, close-knit team working across engineering civil, geology, geophysics, and environmental services. With a solid pipeline of work and national support behind it, the team offers both stability and the opportunity to make a meaningful local impact.

About the Role:

Based in Kerikeri, this role offers the opportunity to work in the beautiful Far North. You’ll take ownership of projects from initial client engagement through to design delivery, becoming a key point of contact for both technical and client enquiries.
The work is varied and hands on, covering subdivisions, roading, stormwater, and infrastructure design. You’ll operate with a high level of autonomy, while still being supported by a wider national civil team. This is well suited to someone who enjoys building relationships, contributing ideas, and working in an environment where your input is valued.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage projects from client engagement through to design and delivery
• Act as a key contact for clients and technical queries in the region
• Deliver civil design across land development and infrastructure projects
• Undertake site inspections and provide construction support where required
• Collaborate with wider technical teams across multiple offices
• Contribute to strengthening and growing the local client base

Skills & Experience What we’re looking for:

• BE (Civil) or equivalent
• 6+ years’ experience within a New Zealand consultancy
• Experience across civil design, ideally within land development or infrastructure
• Experienced in AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D
• Strong understanding of NZ standards and consenting processes
• Ability to work independently while maintaining strong communication with clients and teams
• Full or restricted NZ driver’s licence

Benefits

• Genuine autonomy and trust to shape your role and projects
• Exposure to a broad and interesting mix of projects across the North Island
• Supportive team culture with approachable leadership
• Flexible working environment that supports balance and wellbeing
• Paid for all hours worked
• Opportunity to grow your capability across both civil and geotechnical projects
• Lifestyle location offering a slower pace without compromising on career development

Next Steps:

If you would like to find out more about this opportunity please get in touch with Daniel Willcox for a confidential discussion to understand more about this business and its opportunities.
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