Principal Civil Engineer

Principal Civil Engineer | Napier Join our growing Hawke’s Bay team and play a leading role in shaping the region’s infrastructure future. As a Principal Civil Engineer, you’ll provide technical leadership and design management across a diverse portfolio of land development, Three Waters and civil infrastructure projects. What You'll Do Lead the planning, design and delivery of complex civil infrastructure and Three Waters projects, including pipelines, pump stations, stormwater and land development projects. Provide technical leadership, engineering expertise and design management, ensuring projects are delivered to a high standard of quality and technical excellence. Prepare and review reports, feasibility studies, designs, calculations, specifications, contract documentation and construction estimates. Undertake construction supervision, contract administration and technical reviews while managing project risks and ensuring compliance with relevant standards and legislation. Build and maintain strong client relationships, facilitate stakeholder engagement and provide trusted technical advice to support informed decision‑making. Support business growth by contributing to proposals, strategic pursuits and identifying opportunities to deliver additional value for clients. Coach, mentor and support colleagues across the wider team, sharing knowledge and fostering technical excellence. About You Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline. Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) or equivalent professional registration. 10+ years’ experience delivering civil engineering, infrastructure, land development and/or Three Waters projects. Strong technical capability across civil infrastructure design, project delivery and engineering advisory services. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams, manage stakeholders and build lasting client relationships. Commercially minded with experience developing proposals, identifying opportunities and contributing to business growth. A collaborative leader who enjoys mentoring others and is committed to delivering exceptional client outcomes. Full, clean New Zealand driver’s licence. #J-18808-Ljbffr