Development Engineer

3 weeks ago

Canterbury, New Zealand Selwyn District Council Full time

Location: Rolleston, New Zealand
Reference: 6682529
Do you thrive on being onsite, or do you prefer working behind the scenes with paperwork? In this role, we can accommodate either preference—or even a blend of both
Work with a vibrant, forward-thinking organisation.
Play a part in making Selwyn the best place to live, work and play
About the role:
Join our team as a Development Engineer, where you'll play a key role in delivering assets to the Council through land development projects. You'll be responsible for evaluating engineering aspects of Resource Consent applications, setting engineering-specific conditions of consent, approving engineering plans for civil infrastructure, and overseeing the construction phase to ensure compliance with industry standards. Additionally, you'll issue S224 approvals, contributing to the successful completion of projects.
Key responsibilities include:

Imposing engineering conditions on resource consents.
Approving engineering design reports and plans.
Managing the construction phase of new developments and ensuring that high-quality assets are delivered to Council.
Monitoring the defects liability period.
Approving the release of uncompleted works and maintenance bonds.
Assisting with maintaining and updating Engineering Standards and Code of Practice.
Stakeholder management.

About you:
This role would suit someone down to earth, who likes to problem solve and isn't afraid of working in a challenging but rewarding industry. You bring a wealth of experience in engineering, particularly transportation design and reporting, along with a solid understanding of design and construction standards across all engineering disciplines. Your ability to engage with a diverse range of stakeholders—including consultants, developers, customers, and contractors—sets you apart.
You will also have:

Hands-on experience with engineering design and construction.
Experience with resource consents and document management.
A full clean driver's licence.
Site experience would be an advantage.
Great attention to detail.
Experience working in an office environment, utilising your computer skills to streamline processes.
A willingness to learn and adapt, maintain confidentiality, and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.

About us:
For several years, Selwyn has been experiencing rapid and sustained economic and population growth. With this growth comes a vibrant community, fantastic facilities, and exciting career opportunities
Our main offices are based in Rolleston, centrally located within the district and an easy commute from Christchurch. There's parking nearby, flexible working options and a great range of benefits for permanent staff including:

Great work-life balance with the flexibility to work in with your commitments.
Life insurance.
Wellbeing and volunteer leave.
Free parking.
Three days paid leave between Christmas and New Year.
Discounts with local and national businesses.
Career coaching and development.

Our values are important to all of us and represent the way we work: Be a good human, Be brave - Think differently, Better together. Make it Happen for Selwyn.
Selwyn District Council honours Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We are committed to working with our Treaty partner to deliver on our obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
We value the safety of our community - this role requires a satisfactory safety check including police vetting and for you to pass a drug and alcohol test.
If you are driven to join a fun and vibrant team and do an exceptional job which contributes meaningfully to the lives of people in Selwyn, we'd love to hear from you.
Applications Close: 08 Nov 2024

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