Technical Director

2 weeks ago


Christchurch, New Zealand Harrison Grierson Full time

**About Harrison Grierson**

Harrison Grierson is one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading urban development engineering and design consultancies. We're recognised for our innovation, knowledge and outstanding client service, and for being a great place to work. Using the latest technologies and ideas, we shape new and sustainable environments, making life better for everyone. We have long standing clients and are of a size where we can take on the big projects whilst maintaining that personable feel.

We'd describe ourselves as determined, accountable and everything we do is done with integrity. Our clients are at the centre of what we do, we build a sound understanding of their needs and deliver creative solutions. It's fair to say that our exceptional people are at the heart of our success.

**About the role**

We are seeking a highly skilled **Technical Director** to take on a key technical leadership role working with our **Christchurch** Land Development team (primarily) and our wider Land Development teams nationally. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to lead on the delivery of some of HG’s biggest projects and contribute towards our vision of being the #1 urban development partner in Aotearoa. We are set for a busy 2025 and have a varied pipeline of work including residential, urban re-construction, infrastructure, and commercial developments that shape the future of our local communities.

Key responsibilities:

- Play a key role in influencing and shaping HG’s strategic direction of our Land Development services nationally.
- Provide technical Land Development advice, opinion and leadership to the team across a range of complex civil engineering projects from initial concept design through to construction completion.
- Maintain existing client relationships and drive business development initiatives such as leveraging your existing network and identifying opportunities to enhance HG’s future project prospects.
- Support professional development within our team of Civil Engineers and Designers through mentorship and guidance in an environment that encourages knowledge sharing and continuous learning.
- Work alongside the National Land Development Manager in the implementation of the national strategic business plan including growth strategy, business development, marketing strategies and budget targets as well as demonstrating and embedding values and expected behaviours.
- Be a recognised urban development leader, stay up to date with industry changes or amendments and relay these changes across the business.
- Play a key role in shaping better urban development for a diverse range of public and private clients across Aotearoa.

**About you**
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
- CPEng registered.
- 18+ years of New Zealand-based Land Development experience including civil engineering design and consenting, as well as the administration of civil construction contracts.
- Strong client relationship management and project management skills.
- Proficiency with design concepts and models to allow for review of designs.
- Strategic thinking, strong commercial acumen and the ability to articulate a clear vision through planning and execution.
- Successful track record managing large projects (residential, commercial, industrial) and teams.

**Why join HG?**

We invest in our people. We give you the support, learning and development to help you grow and take the next step in your career. We have a team-based culture set in a creative and supportive work environment. Work life balance is something we pride ourselves on, so we have flexible hours to support you achieving that.
- Competitive remuneration and benefits package.
- A chance to lead across a wide range of urban development projects that enhance our local communities.
- Work within a diverse, creative and supportive team.
- Professional development opportunities including mentoring, fully subsidised membership fees and ProjectYOU; A project dedicated to your personal growth and career development.
- Active Social Club and flexible working culture.
- HG Shareholding Opportunities with our Shares Trading Scheme.

**Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Harrison Grierson**

We believe in building strength through diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures and experiences. Our purpose is to create an inclusive and collaborative culture where everyone feels they belong, irrespective of race, gender, disability, culture, medical or any other qualities. We foster an environment where people are truly welcomed, respected, and valued for who they are, and where one can be themselves without the judgement of others based on qualities that may be different from others.

We are a proud founding partner of the Diversity Agenda Accord, which is focused on helping the engineering and architecture professions become more diverse and inclusive.
- Department
- Land Development
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