Tauranga Intermediate to Senior Civil Engineer

Titus Consulting Engineers is a Waikato and Bay of Plenty based engineering consultancy. We serve residential and commercial developers, local councils, and central government agencies, providing investigation, design, MSQA and project management services. Our expertise includes geotechnical investigations, foundation and structural design, three waters design, transportation engineering, and related contract and project management services.

The Role and Responsibilities

Our civil engineering design team is growing rapidly, and we are seeking a qualified Civil Engineer (BEngTech, BEng, or equivalent) with 3–10 years' experience, preferably in New Zealand, to join our Tauranga team. The role offers a healthy balance of office-based design, on-site testing, and project inspection work. Our projects range from small commercial and residential developments to medium-sized subdivisions and transportation projects for local authorities.

In this role you will be responsible for:

·       Design and Analysis:

Prepare and review Civil Engineering detailed designs and drawings for residential, commercial, and transportation projects, including 3d finished surfaces, three waters and roading. 12d experience essential as modelling software. Bricscad/Autocad experience for drafting required.

·       Construction Administration:

Contract management, administration and site coordination in accordance with NZS3910, including managing claims, site meetings, variations, correspondence, and compliance documentation.

·       Project Management Support:

Assist with project planning, scheduling, and coordination to ensure timely delivery and compliance with client and regulatory requirements.

·       On-site Inspection and Testing:

Conduct site visits, inspections, and testing to gather data for design, verify construction quality, and compliance with specifications.

·       Documenting and Reporting:

Prepare technical documents, specifications, and supporting documents of design drawings for clients, councils, and Regulatory Bodies,

·       Collaboration:

Work closely with clients, contractors, council representatives, along with engineers, designers, and across teams internally to deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions.

·       Continuous Improvement:

Contribute to design innovation, process improvement, and knowledge sharing within the team.

·       Problem solving:

Develop smart, dynamic engineering solutions that cut through complexity. The kind of practical, creative problem-solving that sets us apart from other firms.

Expectations:

·       Strong knowledge of fundamental engineering first principles

·       Ability to produce clear, reproducible work that can be independently followed and repeated with consistent outcomes.

·       Own your work and take full responsibility for accuracy, delivery, and follow-through.

·       Communicate clearly with clients, contractors, councils, and the internal team.

·       Work autonomously while contributing strongly to a high-performing team environment.

·       Stay solutions-focused and bring practical, proactive ideas to every challenge.

·       Maintain high technical standards and produce clear, reproducible documentation.

·       Show initiative by stepping up, taking ownership, and driving tasks forward.

·       Demonstrate an improvement mindset, consistently looking for ways to refine designs, strengthen processes, and lift overall project quality.

· d modelling software experience essential.

·       Bricscad/Autocad drafting experience essential.

Skills that will be required in this role is a Full New Zealand drivers license with the ability to drive a manual vehicle, independence, good health and fitness and a good hard working attitude.

We are looking for someone who puts in high effort, as this will be rewarded in this role. The more you invest in your work, problem solving, and collaboration, the more responsibility, skill development, and project ownership you will gain.

You can expect to tackle challenging problems each day, and see ideas through to practical, buildable solutions.

Hands on fieldwork is part of the role. Soil testing, site visits, and the occasional muddy day. This will give you real world experience alongside the office design work.

Show up fully, take pride in your work, and the results, growth, and opportunities you gain will reflect the effort you put in.

A great attitude towards delivering value is essential.

If you think you are awesome to work with and want to be a part of a successful team, get in touch with our Office/HR Manager Stephanie Purdom,