Civil Team Leader

**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 have an exciting opportunity within our Land Development team in **Tauranga**for a Team Leader position. This is an integral role where you'll have the opportunity to lead on the delivery of some of HG 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:

- Provide technical and people leadership to a team of civil engineers and civil designers to deliver a wide range of land development projects from initial concept design through to construction completion.
- Proactively review team performance, ensuring efficient project delivery while being hands-on with preliminary designs, supervising detailed designs, calculations, plans, on-site investigations, and technical development.
- Support professional development within your team through mentorship and guidance in an environment that encourages knowledge sharing and continuous learning.
- Maintain existing client relationships, lead business development initiatives, prepare proposals, and contribute to strategic growth by expanding client portfolios and identifying new opportunities.
- Play a key role in shaping better urban development for a diverse range of public and private clients across Aotearoa.

**Your skills and experience**
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
- CPEng status is preferred.
- 8+ years as a Civil Engineer delivering land development projects in New Zealand.
- Ideally 2+ years team leadership experience with the ability to drive a positive, inclusive and high performing culture.
- Civil design skills in 12D.
- Proven track record in client relationship management and identification of opportunities, ideally within the local and regional market.
- Demonstrated experience in leading project teams
- Strong land development skills and knowledge including site selection analysis; feasibility studies; urban design concepts and engineering designs.

**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
- Locations
- Tauranga