Senior Aviation Engineer
Bring your curiosity and determination to make a positive impact on the future of transport, and we'll help you on your journey.
Join our team of globally connected specialists to help solve complex transport challenges and experience groundbreaking projects from idea to delivery, and beyond
We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Aviation Engineer to become an integral member of our Aviation team. This role can be based in Auckland, Christchurch, or Hamilton.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Provide senior technical input and leadership to the Aviation team, contributing to the delivery of highquality project outcomes
- Support, coach, and advise team members in project delivery activities, and contribute to mentoring to enhance professional development
- Contribute to building GHD's profile in the aviation sector and support the development of a sustainable work pipeline aligned with the business plan
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with clients, industry networks, and key stakeholders
- Collaborate closely with internal teams and service lines to deliver integrated solutions
- Support business development activities, including identifying and pursuing strategic opportunities
- Assist in identifying emerging markets, services, and opportunities, and contribute to strategies to secure future work
What you will bring to the team:
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field.
- 10 to 15 years' experience in the Aviation / Airport Engineering consultancy sector
- Proven experience contributing to or leading the technical delivery of aviation projects
- Formal qualifications in a relevant engineering or science discipline
- Strong commercial awareness, with an understanding of both internal and external drivers
- Well-developed verbal and written communication skills
- A collaborative, teamfocused approach with a willingness to share knowledge and support others
What GHD Offers
Join a high-performing team delivering critical aviation and civil infrastructure projects that support connectivity and economic growth across New Zealand and the Pacific.
With a strong pipeline of work, a supportive and inclusive team culture, and opportunities to contribute beyond your immediate region, this role offers an excellent platform to grow your technical expertise, broaden your regional experience, and build a long-term career in aviation and civil infrastructure.
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Our Hybrid Work Model:
Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in office, three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.
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At GHD we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities and invites applications from people of all nationalities, genders, and cultural backgrounds.
We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.
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GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.
The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It's what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity's most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.
