Contract Senior Engineer Jobs in New Zealand

The Company

Are a well-established consultancy. With over 20 years of operation across New Zealand, they are committed to providing out staff with opportunities to grow, professionally, personally and financially. They back this up with an annual personal CPD budget together with paid study leave and ‘active learning’.

They are big enough to provide stability (25 or so staff), but small enough to provide you with personal support, opportunities for broad experiences and autonomy over your project work.

If you are an Intermediate or Senior Civil Engineer wanting to advance your career in a superb location, offering interesting ‘hands on’ project work in Queenstown, surrounded by a supportive professional team, this is the role for you!

The Role

This role will give you a rare opportunity to ‘make your mark’ in furthering our service in Queenstown, Otago.

As an Engineer with a strong background in civil design for land development and civil infrastructure projects, you’ll be working independently but in close co-operation with our team of engineers and surveyors.

Responsibilities include the management of a range of public and private sector projects, including liaison and relationship management with a diverse range of stakeholders including staff, clients, contractors, specialists and council staff.

About You

• BE Civil (or equivalent)
• 3 + years’ experience, ideally in Queenstown
• Land development experience.
• Must have ‘on the tools design experience’ using either 12D (preferably) or Civil3D.
• Stormwater-focused engineer, experience in HEC-HMS and/or HEC-RAS highly desirable.
• Practical ‘on site’ experience, ideally as an Engineer’s Rep under NZ3910 Conditions of Contract.
• Working experience with local Council standards and codes of practice.
• Commitment to safety and wellness.
• Enjoys proactive teamwork.
• Excellent communicator, including solid independent technical report writing skills e.g. infrastructure reports.

The Benefits

• Competitive remuneration.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Varied projects.
• Great location.
• Personalised annual training budget.
• Annual paid study leave.
• Personalised career development plan.
• Health insurance.
• Lifestyle allowance.
• Great people to work with.
• Supportive, collegial environment.
• Leadership opportunities.
• Commitment to safety and wellbeing.
• Modern tools and technology.
• Professional memberships.
• Social activities.
• Opportunity for future move to their other locations (Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Christchurch, Queenstown).