Principal Civil Infrastructure

Robert Bird Group is a global consulting engineering firm committed to delivering each client’s vision through ‘the relentless pursuit of engineering’ excellence across all projects. We strive for ‘good to a great design’ by transforming inspiring concepts into buildable designs using our innovative, collaborative, and proactive ideas.

• Ensure understanding of, and compliance with, all policies, procedures, and work practices.
• Ensure work is carried out professionally, effectively, and efficiently and within company standards, policies, and guidelines.
• Ensure all decisions made are not obscured by bias and are in accordance with the Company’s Delegation of Authority.
• Comply with all Workplace Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Undertake other duties as required to the role.

• Promotion of Robert Bird Group to existing and prospective clients.
• Effectively communicate RBG’s reputation for innovation, technical excellence, quality and project delivery.
• Build and maintain effective and collaborative relationships that contribute to the success of the business.
• Establish new business with existing clients.
• Allocate projects to individuals or teams under your direction.
• Resource management for projects and team members.
• Lead major projects including client relationship management, design and project management.
• Provide expert technical and project management skills to support the ongoing activities of a multi‑disciplinary engineering team.
• Assist in the training and development of all engineers under your direction and across the New Zealand Civils team.
• Actively engage in the promotion and maintenance of a positive and collaborative office culture.
• Develop and maintain relationships and professional associations with counterparts within key RBG client organisations.

• A minimum of 15 years’ experience as a civil engineer, working in a role within a professional office environment.
• Chartered Professional Engineer, with knowledge and experience working to NZ Standards and Codes, and experience with local authorities and agencies.
• Ability to apply and develop civil engineering principles, standards and concepts as well as generate technical reports as required.
• Excellent technical leadership skills with the ability to lead a team of highly competent professionals and work with people at all levels of the organisation.
• An innovative and creative approach with a willingness to think outside of the box to create growth opportunities.
• A strong and evidenced track‑record of outstanding technical delivery.
• A strong network within the sector and the ability to generate opportunities through leverage of this network.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage relationships with key stakeholders, both internally and externally.
• Able to engage managers, employees and external parties to achieve safe outcomes balanced with delivering customer and commercial expectations.
• Effectively communicate and represent the company to external parties and customers on all engineering matters.
• Well‑developed analytical and research skills.
• Well‑developed verbal and written communication skills including highly developed interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to independently achieve work objectives, to meet tight time frames and to prioritise work to meet business requirements.
• Strong work ethic, positive team attitude and able to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Intermediate to advanced skills using the Microsoft Office suite.
• High accuracy of work and outstanding attention to detail.
• Ability to use initiative and implement new ideas.
• Ability to work autonomously, take direction and work as part of a team.

Robert Bird Group is an equal employment opportunity employer.