Senior Engineer

4 days ago

Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand Magnetic Full time NZ$120,000 - NZ$180,000 per year

Are you a senior civil engineer passionate about technical excellence and making a real impact on New Zealand's communities? Join a leading land development consultancy in Hamilton and take a key role delivering challenging, high-profile projects across the Waikato.

For over 30 years, this consultancy has partnered with landowners, developers, councils, and government agencies to deliver fully integrated land development solutions.

This is your chance to lead complex projects, shape growing communities, and mentor a skilled, passionate team that takes pride in their work.

About the Role:

  • Project Leadership: Lead end-to-end civil engineering projects, from design and approvals through construction observation and contract administration.
  • Client & Stakeholder Management: Liaise with clients, councils, contractors, and consultants to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest technical standards.
  • Contract & Design Oversight: Prepare and review engineering designs, calculations, and contract documentation.
  • Mentoring & Team Development: Support and mentor junior engineers and technicians, fostering skill development and technical excellence.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all projects meet regulatory and quality standards, including resource consent and asset vesting requirements.

What We're Looking For:

  • Experience: Extensive experience in civil engineering and land development in New Zealand, including infrastructure for housing and subdivision projects.
  • Qualifications: Civil Engineering degree or equivalent (BEngTech, NZCE, Washington Accord), with Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) or working towards it preferred.
  • Technical Skills: Competent in engineering software and design packages, with a strong understanding of construction methods, contracts, and regulatory standards.
  • Professional Attributes: Excellent communication, report writing, and stakeholder management skills and the ability to lead.

What's on Offer:

  • Career Growth: Very well laid out career pathway with direct access and influence with company leadership.
  • Challenging Projects: Work on major land development initiatives where your technical expertise makes a real impact.
  • Supportive Culture: Be part of a collaborative team with approachable leadership and a strong focus on wellness and work-life balance.
  • Wellbeing & Flexibility: Enjoy initiatives such as wellness allowances to support balance and connection.
  • Stable company with a strong pipeline of work

If you're ready to take your career to the next level with a consultancy that values technical expertise, mentorship, and long-term career development, APPLY NOW or contact Kat at for a confidential discussion.

At Magnetic, we're not just about recruitment - we're shaping the future by connecting forward-thinking companies with adaptable professionals. We support New Zealand's infrastructure and land development sectors through strategic, people-first hiring.

Let's build something better, together.

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