Transportation Engineering Manager – Auckland The Company: Join a well-regarded New Zealand consultancy with strong roots in urban development, infrastructure, and land-use projects. Based in central Auckland, this firm is known for its collaborative, values-driven culture and commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for both private developers and public sector clients. Their integrated approach across disciplines creates an environment where engineers, planners, and surveyors work together to deliver innovative, sustainable solutions to complex projects.
The Opportunity:- Career Growth – Clear progression pathway with the opportunity to step into an Associate position, and longer-term options for shareholding for proven high performers.
- Mentorship & Collaboration – Work closely alongside experienced directors and technical leaders, gaining exposure to strategic business projects and leadership development.
- Impactful Work – Lead high-profile transport projects ranging from complex Integrated Transportation Assessments for large-scale private developments through to urban regeneration and infrastructure upgrades.
- Team Leadership – Manage and mentor a growing transportation engineering team with support to expand further.
- Culture & Flexibility – A friendly, down-to-earth team environment that balances professionalism with a genuine focus on people.
Ideally Looking for:- Degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering (or equivalent relevant qualification).
- Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) and Chartered Member of Engineering NZ (CMEngNZ), or close to achieving.
- Strong technical capability in transport assessments, SIDRA modelling, and ideally AIMSUN with knowledge of macro-modelling/statistical analysis.
- Experience preparing and presenting expert witness evidence at hearings or environment court.
- Client-facing nous, with the ability to build trusted relationships and represent the company with confidence.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, coupled with a collaborative mindset.
Next Steps: If you’re looking for a role where you can make an impact on both the technical and leadership fronts – while being supported to grow into a senior leadership track – we’d love to hear from you.
For a confidential discussion, please reach out to:
Daniel Willcox OLY – Principal Consultant 📞 021 401 893
✉️ daniel@84recruitment.co.nz
