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Senior Civil Engineer - Land Development

Job description

The Company: 

Opportunity to join a respected consultancy that’s locally owned and driven by purpose: developing great places and great people. With a national footprint and a strong pipeline of civil and land development projects across Aotearoa, the firm is known for its deep client relationships, down-to-earth leadership, and commitment to quality delivery. You’ll be based in their growing Auckland office and work alongside a talented, multidisciplinary team that values collaboration, clarity, and practical outcomes.

What’s in it for you:
  • Join a business with strong cultural foundations—flat-structured, values-led, and invested in your long-term growth
  • Lead a variety of land development and infrastructure projects that are shaping communities across New Zealand
  • Flexible working options and a healthy approach to work-life balance
  • Work closely with an experienced leadership team who are accessible, supportive, and keen to empower others
  • Competitive remuneration and the ability to influence project outcomes, client relationships, and team development
  • A genuine opportunity to step up into a key role with future leadership progression
Non-Negotiables
  • Minimum 7–8 years' experience in civil engineering, with a strong focus on land development projects
  • Relevant tertiary qualification 
  • CPEng (or very close to obtaining)
  • Strong technical capability using 12d/Civil3D and AutoCAD 
  • Confident in report writing, design presentations, and stakeholder engagement
  • Proven ability to manage and mentor junior staff
  • Strong organisational skills and an eye for detail
Desirables
  • Prior experience working in a client-facing consultancy environment
  • Working knowledge of New Zealand planning and development standards
  • A proactive and adaptable mindset, comfortable balancing autonomy with team collaboration
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with clients, consultants, and contractors

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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