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Posted 01 August, 2026

Senior Civil Engineer

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Christchurch, CAN, NZ Full Time
Reference: 6d19f304ae1649b4

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Civil Engineer in Christchurch who will be leading a team and involved in a wide variety of exciting land development projects for a national civil engineering company throughout the South Island. This role is with a company that has a strong reputation for developing its employees and an excellent pipeline of a wide range of work. Responsibilities Provide land development consultancy services to developers across a wide range of projects — projects range from large-scale master-planned residential, commercial and industrial developments to infill projects and small residential projects. Manage a team of 5 civil engineers who are designing and preparing civil engineering drawings with top-notch quality. Provide desgin reviews to staff Keep projects on schedule and within budget. Collaborate with clients, internal teams, and external consultants. Manage project elements and coordinate with contractors. Handle schedules, contracts, resource consents, and liaise with local councils. Champion our Quality Management and Health & Safety policies. Assist with technical development and comply with admin requirements Project management Experience Atertiary qualificationin Civil Engineering or Surveying (e.g., BEng, BSurv) Minimum 5+ years Civil Engineering with 2+ years of experience in land development in New Zealand required CPEng or RPSurv(not required) Experience with 12D and/or Civil 3D Strong technical report writing and communication skills A collaborative mindset and a genuine “can-do” attitude Engineer leadership experience with mentoring junior staff is ideal. Ability to work with clients and secure further work opportunities. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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