Civil Engineer / Surveyor

Land Development | Civil Design | Project Delivery Location: Invercargill (with projects across Southland) Role type: Full-time, permanent Absolute Land is a small, Invercargill‑based consultancy. We’re seeking a Surveyor (with engineering and project management experience) or Civil Engineer to play a key role in our business. We are part of the Southern Land group, with a head office in Wānaka and additional presence in Queenstown, Cromwell and Auckland. We are looking for a proactive professional who enjoys taking ownership of work, contributing to project delivery and working closely with clients and team members. Your Key Responsibilities Project Delivery – Provide engineering input to support the delivery of projects through all stages, consenting, design, tendering, construction, and titles. Coordinate inputs from other disciplines. Design and Technical Delivery – Prepare detailed civil designs for land development projects, including earthworks, three waters, and roading. Work closely with senior engineers to ensure designs meet quality, safety, and compliance standards. Contract Administration – Prepare tender and contract documents, schedules of quantities, and estimates. Administer NZS3910 construction contracts. Construction Monitoring – Carry out site inspections during construction and liaise with contractors to confirm works meet design intent and technical specifications. Certifications and Titles – Manage or contribute to s223 and 224c applications. Client and Stakeholder Coordination – Build strong relationships with clients, councils, contractors, and other consultants. Quality Assurance – Contribute to quality control processes, ensuring documentation, drawings, and models are accurate and fit for purpose. What You’ll Bring Qualifications – A degree or diploma in surveying or civil engineering (e.g. B.Surv, B.Eng, BEngTech (Civil), or NZDE (Civil)). Experience – 3+ years in civil engineering within the land development sector. Technical Skills – Solid understanding of three waters, earthworks, and roading design, with experience using 12d or Civil 3D. Project Exposure – Experience in delivering subdivision and land development projects, from consenting and design through to construction. Communication – Confident working within a team and engaging with clients, councils, and contractors. General – Organized, proactive, and adaptable, with the ability to manage workload across multiple projects. Why join Absolute Land Competitive remuneration and a friendly work environment, with support from our local and national team of experienced professionals. Establish yourself in a welcoming city that boasts affordable housing, a lower cost of living, and wonderful recreational opportunities with the Catlins, Fiordland and Stewart Island nearby. Enjoy working alongside and serving salt‑of‑the‑earth Southlanders who are known for their friendliness. Absolute Land is a multi‑disciplinary land development consultancy with strong local roots and national reach. We help landowners realise the potential of their land through practical, high‑quality and sustainable development solutions, valuing curiosity, collaboration and follow‑through. Closing Date: 17 Jul 2026 Region: Invercargill (with projects across Southland) Type: Full Time Category: Surveyor Experience Required: A degree/diploma in surveying or civil engineering, 3+ years in civil engineering within the land development sector Apply #J-18808-Ljbffr