Lead Engineer

6 months ago


Christchurch, New Zealand GHD Full time

Join a global professional services leader.

We are committed to solving the world’s biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy, transport and urbanisation.

Our Christchurch office is looking for a Lead Engineer that will focuses on strengthening our 3 water design capabilities and developing business opportunities. The role requires technical leadership, coaching and mentoring our people whilst offering innovative solutions for our internal, existing and new clients across the local government and private sectors.

**Key responsibilities will include**:

- Client Liaison - Develop credible business relationships with existing and potential clients to ensure required project outcomes are met and client satisfaction is maintained at a high standard
- Business Development - Develop new and repeat business, including preparation of proposals and bids for projects Design Management - Provide design management for a range of projects involving all three waters and multidisciplinary projects
- Mentoring and Coaching - Provide guidance to design engineers and project managers and be able to train and mentor them
- Technical Leadership - Provide technical input and leadership to projects with a focus on wastewater, water treatment and plans, plant design construction, large reticulation/pump stations. This includes review QA/QC of project deliverables.
- Knowledge - Keep knowledge and competencies current, guide staff and contribute to GHD Global Knowledge Base
- Quality Assurance - Deliver high quality reports, correspondence and other deliverables, with appropriate checks and reviews
- Technical Delivery - Investigate water, wastewater and stormwater options and feasibility assessments. Undertake designs and assist with construction monitoring and construction management

**What you will bring to the team**:

- A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
- Tertiary qualified with minimum 15 years’ experience in a water/wastewater engineering role, focusing on mechanical engineering design
- Detailed design of mechanical systems, and coordination of systems into multi-discipline projects
- Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
- Competence in NZ Codes and Standards
- Modelling/CAD (Revit/Autocad) experience/knowledge, either hands-on or in a leadership/coordination role
- Ability to think laterally in delivering project solutions
- Design management experience, including management of budget and project resources
- An understanding of local government processes and practices
- Keen to make a real contribution to the growth of GHD’s business
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to liaise with clients successfully.

What's in it for you:

- Insurances paid for by GHD (life, trauma and income protection
- Up to 20 days extra leave with our holiday buy -back scheme
- Daily interaction with high performing teams
- Professional development and ongoing training
- Competitive remuneration
- Flexible working arrangements for work-life balance
- Opportunities to learn from our industry experts and technical gurus across APAC.
- A highly supportive and collaborative team environment
- We will set you up for success with the latest hardware, tools and tech

Ki GHD, ka ākina te kaimahi e mātou kia tutuki ōna ake moemoeā. Nā te mea, ko te kaha o te tangata te tuarā o te pakihi. Nā reira, he hiahia nō mātou ki te whiwhi kaimahi nō ngā ahurea tuakiri maha, nō whenua rerekē, tane mai, wahine mai.

We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.

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**Come together and make a meaningful impact.**

We bring our people together to create something bigger and solve some of the world's most complex problems. Come and experience the power of commitment and see strategy and ideas come to life when you join GHD.

**Let's drive real change.**

**Our Pledge to You**
At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.

That’s why we pledge to empower all of our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.

See where your commitment could take you.

That’s the
**#PowerOfCommitment**

**Who we are**
GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.

The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to ensure water, energy and urbanisation are made sustainable for generations to come.



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