Senior Civil Engineer, Tauranga
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Alexander Knight Recruitment

Senior Civil Engineer

  • Posted 4d ago
  • Hybrid
  • Full Time

Tauranga

Job Description

Senior Civil Engineer

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

$120,000 - $160,000 + flexible working


This is a key role offering the opportunity to manage clients and projects from inception through to delivery, while contributing to both local and national project teams.


Benefits

  • Salary $120,000 – $160,000 NZD
  • Exposure to a wide range of projects across New Zealand
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment
  • Paid for all hours worked
  • Long service leave and additional benefits
  • Strong career development and progression opportunities

The Role


You will act as a technical lead within the region, delivering civil engineering solutions across a diverse project portfolio.


Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading civil engineering design and project delivery from concept to completion
  • Managing client relationships and providing technical expertise
  • Delivering projects across residential, commercial and infrastructure developments
  • Undertaking roading, pavement and three waters design
  • Supporting Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) initiatives
  • Providing leadership, mentoring and technical guidance to team members
  • Contributing to construction management and project verification
  • Supporting wider teams across multiple offices

About You


To be successful in this role you will ideally have:

  • Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)
  • CPEng (or working towards)
  • 7+ years’ experience in civil engineering, ideally within consultancy
  • Experience in land development and infrastructure projects
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD / Civil 3D (preferred)
  • Strong leadership and team development capability
  • Commercial awareness and client-focused approach
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Desired Hard Skills

  • Project Management
  • AutoCAD
  • Land Development
  • Civil 3D
  • Technical Expertise

Desired Soft Skills

  • Commercial Awareness
  • Team Development
  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Stakeholder Management

Benefits & Perks

  • 📈 Professional Development
  • 🏎 Competitive Salary
  • ⏰ Flexible Work

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