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Posted 06 August, 2026

Construction Design Engineer

McKenzie and Co
Taupo, WKO, NZ Full Time
Reference: fa1ebef24075e114

Job Description

Our Taupo land development office is looking for a Construction Design Engineer to join their awesome team of highly skilled and experienced professionals. ABOUT MCKENZIE & CO. McKenzie & Co. was born from a passion for high quality environments and a desire to develop great places for people to grow. We offer land development consultancy services to developers including professional development advice, project management, civil engineering, surveying, and planning. Our projects range in scope from large scale master-planned communities in greenfield locations, to complex infill developments in brownfields sites, right down to smaller residential subdivisions. Established in 2014 by Clayton McKenzie, the business has fast become a centre of excellence for land development solutions. With office hubs in Auckland, Warkworth, Taupo, Tauranga, Rotorua and Queenstown you’ll be part of a 115+ strong team of expert surveyors, civil engineers, project managers and development advisors. ABOUT THE ROLE The Construction Design Engineer role supports the Senior Engineers, Construction Team and Project Leads with the day-to-day design, contract and construction needs of projects and reinforces the purpose and mission of McKenzie & Co 'to develop great places and people'. You will do this whilst working collaboratively to provide excellent engineering services for projects undertaken by McKenzie & Co. Prepare schedules, contract documentation, resource consents and other documents pertaining but not limited to civil engineering projects Ensure the appropriate measures and contract administration duties of civil engineering projects are on time and to schedule, this includes attending/facilitating weekly progress and contract meetings with contractors and clients Preparation of 224c and compliance documentations and submissions to Council Co-ordinate resource consents and Council interfaces as required Prepare and submit building consent and compliance applications Civil Engineering Carry out civil engineering design and preparation of drawings in accordance with McKenzie & Co's standards Ensure technical quality and completion on schedule and within budget Plan the implementation of the project, co-ordinate and manage all project elements relevant to your role Prepare schedules, contract documentation, resource consents and other documents pertaining but not limited to civil engineering projects Competencies/Skills Required for Job May / may not be a registered engineering professional Bachelor of Engineering or NZCE Land development and subdivision design experience 5-7 years civil engineering industry experience Demonstrated competency using MS Project, Word and Excel Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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