Senior Civil Engineer

2 weeks ago

Manukau, Auckland, New Zealand Northrop Consulting Engineers Full time
Flexible Working | Industry Benchmarked Salary Package | Annual Salary Reviews

  • National Engineering Consultancy | Leaders in Built Form and Urban Development
  • Friendly, inclusive work environment | Company culture that realises potential

The Company
Northrop Consulting Engineers is an employee owned, multi-discipline consultancy that has been established for over 45 years. We have an open management structure that embodies a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce for all our employees.

We currently employ over 550 team members across ten offices in NSW, ACT, QLD, and VIC.

We are essentially a people business that grows by creating opportunities for our people to help build the business and their career.

When you join Northrop, you join a company that will support you to excel both professionally and personally.


The projects we undertake come in all sizes across a range of sectors including age care, health, education, land development, commercial, industrial and residential.


Our industry-leading Civil Sections in VIC, NSW and QLD requires high-performing, experienced Senior Civil Engineers to join our teams. These roles are based in either Melbourne, Wollongong or Brisbane.

The role
This role includes leading civil engineering on projects and direct management of a team of engineers. You will be responsible for managing resourcing, career development and overseeing financial performance of projects.

You will also have input into the strategic direction of the Civil Section working closely with your Civil Section Manager.


Based in either
Melbourne, Wollongong or Brisbane, you will be joining a fast-paced, busy team and will enjoy operating with an appropriate level of autonomy.

You will also have the opportunity and empowerment to contribute to the continuous improvement of the Section - through developing new systems and tools, building our technical capability and helping our people reach their full potential.


As part of our established team, your proven experience in Built Form Projects and strong hands-on design skills relating to roads, bulk earthworks, storm water drainage and WSUD, Sewer and Water reticulation will be complemented by the ability to effectively manage and communicate project requirements.

To succeed in this role, you will be experienced in multi-discipline project delivery and be able to communicate with project Stakeholders.

With 8+ years' experience, and ideally CPEng, you are keen for the next challenge in your career. You will be used to running your own projects with mínimal supervision - ideally within the range of $10-$150m. Experience in building projects such as commercial, high-rise, schools, health, industrial, retail and institutional is essential.

  • 8+ years of proven local experience as a competent consulting engineer, with experience in preparing design and documentation of civil such as earthworks, intersections, storm water, drainage and sewer
  • The ability to manage multiple projects and goals at the same time, whilst working autonomously
  • Someone who works well with people, and gets joy out of developing junior staff and seeing them succeed
  • Understanding of state gov and local gov regulatory frameworks and statuary compliance requirements
  • Proven experience within built form and experience with civil design packages, AutoCAD, 12D, Drains and MUSIC.
  • Excellent communication skills able to speak and write clearly, concisely, and compellingly
  • Experience working directly with clients, attending meetings and delegating work
  • Creative problem solving skills to continually finds ways to overcome challenges and obstacles
  • Strong team ethic to work collaboratively across functional groups
  • Champion our strategic shift to incorporate sustainable solutions into our designs and achieve our climate action goals.


In return, you will have the opportunity to take the next step in your career and reach your full potential, alongside owners of the business.


What does working at Northrop look like to you?
At Northrop we understand that the key to success is our people. Together we are creating a workplace that values an inclusive culture. We are proud of our family feel and collaborative working environment.

  • We practice flexible working and are open to discussions about what that means for you
  • Benchmarked salary package with annual salary reviews
  • Flexible working hours
  • Paid parental leave (primary carer, maternity and partner leave)
  • Salary income protection insurance
  • Respectful, supportive and collaborative culture
  • We Empower: Mentoring programs, internal and external training and monthly career development/oneonones

How to apply?
If this role is not quite what you are after but are interested in finding out more about future opportunities with Northrop, please head over to our EOI link:
Northrop is an equal opportunity employer.

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