Geotechnical, Bridge, Water & Transportation Engineers - Work, Explore, & Thrive in New Zealand!
UK-based Geotechnical, Bridge, Water & Transportation Engineers - your adventure starts here.
WSP New Zealand is growing, and we're looking for experienced engineers across Geotechnical, Bridge, Water and Transportation to join our regional teams across Aotearoa.
This is your opportunity to build your career while living in some of New Zealand's most spectacular locations - working on meaningful projects that truly make a difference in local communities.
Whether you're planning a working holiday or considering a longer-term move, we'd love to connect.
Why Regional New Zealand?
This is more than a job - it's a lifestyle.
Enjoy:
Shorter commutes and lower cost of living (but not lower salaries)
Access to beaches, mountains and outdoor adventure on your doorstep
A relaxed pace of life with real work-life balance
The chance to see the tangible impact of your work in tight-knit communities
Opportunities are available across locations including Whangarei, Rotorua, Tauranga, Whanganui, New Plymouth, Napier, Nelson, Blenheim, and Invercargill - to name a few.
What You'll Be Doing
Depending on your discipline and experience, you'll:
Deliver high-quality engineering solutions in your field
Work collaboratively across regional and national teams
Contribute to design, site investigations and project delivery
Prepare technical documentation and support construction monitoring
Manage project timelines, budgets and risks
Mentor junior engineers and support team development
Champion health, safety and wellbeing
What We Offer
Relocation support to help you settle in
Flexible working and strong professional development pathways
A supportive, inclusive and high-performing culture
The opportunity to work on projects that leave a lasting legacy
About You
Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline (Washington Accord preferred)
Ideally, a minimum of 5+ years' experience in Geotechnical, Bridge, Water or Transportation engineering (we have roles across various levels)
Background in consulting environments
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
A collaborative, proactive and client-focused mindset
Full driver's licence
Ready to Make the Move?
Join WSP and experience the best of Aotearoa - while taking your engineering career to the next level.
We're particularly keen to hear from candidates eligible for the UK-NZ Working Holiday Visa https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/united-kingdom-working-holiday-visa
