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Posted 20 July, 2026

Project Lead + Senior Civil Engineer - Wellington

Envelope
Wellington, WGN, NZ Full Time
Reference: 7ee3b7fbe78a21cc

Job Description

About us As a New Zealand owned business founded in 2015, we are passionate about the work we do and the clients we work for. We know that no two jobs are the same, so we don’t do “one size fits all”. Everyone at Envelope is part of a team which revels in fresh thinking and innovation. We know that real change happens when we work with our communities. With a diverse crew from all corners of the world and walks of life, we’re committed to crafting a future where we can make a difference. We are also proudly Toitū Carbon Reduce Organisation certified and passionate about continuing to grow on the sustainability journey that we are on. We have offices in Christchurch, Wellington, Hawke’s Bay, Mount Maunganui, and Auckland. The role The Project Lead + Senior Civil Engineer role will be involved in leading the design, planning, and execution of a wide range of civil engineering and land development projects and will support the Wellington Civil Manager to manage delivery of projects. To fill this role, we are looking for someone who has significant technical experience as a Civil Engineer, an established track record of project management including client communications, and ideally some people management experience. What you’ll bring 6+ years civil engineering experience, including significant project management responsibilities/experience. A relevant tertiary qualification – bachelor’s degree (preferred) or equivalent demonstrated competency and experience. Experience liaising and negotiating with clients and potential clients, and a proven record of achieving goals in line with business plans and company strategy. Understanding of New Zealand design standards and council approval processes. To view the position description, click here (only selectable on our Bamboo HR recruitment platform). Our culture It\'s often said that success follows culture, and that\'s certainly true here. We\'re quick to reward hard work, celebrate the wins, and are equally keen to support our team when things get a little tough. It\'s the small things in and around our offices during the week that make our people feel truly valued. To learn more about what we do and our values of “We know our stuff”, “We’re a tight team”, “We make a difference”, “We’re about quality” and “We protect our wellbeing”, check out our website. What we offer Growth and development opportunities. We support each of our crew members to develop and work towards gaining their professional accreditations. Immediate access to 15 days of sick leave. We fund the costs for each of our crew to be enrolled in the Southern Cross Health Insurance - Wellbeing One - $500 excess plan (if they choose to) and provide an employer contribution of $100 to go towards undergoing an annual skin health check, as per our Wellbeing Policy. One paid volunteer day each year. Our crew members get involved in a range of volunteering activities from supporting wildlife conservation through Pest Free Management to cooking meals for families at the Ronald McDonald House. Paid birthday leave to empower our crew to celebrate their special days. Two half days of ‘Bolognese’ time. We encourage each of our crew members to set some time aside in their busy schedules to do what matters to them. Colourful office environments and a social crew. We are big on celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, recognition days that are meaningful to individuals within Envelope. Apply now Envelope would suit you; apply with your CV and a cover letter telling us what you can bring to the role and what makes you a great fit within our Envelope crew. Please be aware that we will be reviewing applications as we receive them and so there is no estimated close date for this role. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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