Lead Roads Engineer - Transport

Lead Roads Engineer – Transport Shape the roads that shape New Zealand. From major state highways to complex urban corridors, our Transport team delivers projects that improve how people move every day. We're looking for an experienced Lead Roads Engineer to provide technical leadership across some of New Zealand's most significant transport infrastructure projects. What you'll do Lead geometric road and civil design across feasibility, concept, detailed design and construction support. Provide technical leadership, mentoring and design guidance to engineers and designers. Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across transport planning, drainage, utilities, structures, pavements, rail, geotechnical and environmental disciplines. Lead Safety in Design, constructability and project risk discussions. Manage project scope, programme, commercial performance and design quality. Build trusted relationships with NZTA, Auckland Transport, local authorities and key project stakeholders. Help shape the future of our roads practice through technical leadership, innovation and continuous improvement. What you'll bring Strong experience delivering multidisciplinary transport or civil infrastructure projects in a consulting environment. Proven capability in geometric road design, design review and technical leadership. Experience working with NZTA, Auckland Transport or local authority standards. The ability to lead and mentor teams while delivering integrated, buildable engineering solutions. Experience with Civil 3D, OpenRoads or 12d, or leading teams using these tools. Sound understanding of Safety in Design, constructability, commercial delivery and project risk. Chartered (or working towards Chartership) with a relevant Civil Engineering qualification. Why Aurecon? You'll work alongside some of New Zealand's leading transport specialists on nationally significant projects while continuing to build your technical expertise, mentor others and strengthen your professional reputation. We support flexible careers and trust our people to work in ways that help them perform at their best. That includes hybrid working, flexible hours and part‑time arrangements where project and client needs allow. Recognised by the AFR as a Best Place to Work in 2026, we embrace diverse perspectives and create opportunities for our people to make a genuine impact. #J-18808-Ljbffr