Senior Civil Design Engineer

Job Description
Bring your curiosity and determination to make a positive impact on the future of transport, and we'll help you on your journey.
Join our team of globally connected specialists to help solve complex transport challenges and experience groundbreaking projects from idea to delivery, and beyond.
We're looking for a driven
Senior Civil Design Engineer
to join our team and contribute to exciting infrastructure projects across roads, residential and industrial developments, rail, airports, bridges, solar farms, mine infrastructure, stormwater systems, and more.

The Role:

• Plan, design, and oversee construction of infrastructure projects.
• Monitor construction works to ensure quality, time, and budget targets are met.
• Conduct engineering inspections and recommend remedial works as needed.
• Create and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Support contract and project management, including coordination with subcontractors.
• Assist in client and stakeholder communications.
• Contribute to process improvement and innovation across engineering activities.
• Collect and analyze project data to inform decision-making.
• Stay up to date with engineering standards and best practices.

About You:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Civil, or related field).
• 8 to 15 years of professional engineering experience and looking to obtain CPEng certification.
• Strong design experience across a range of projects
• Self-starter and motivated to improve and challenge yourself to grow you career
• Familiar with design packages such as OpenRoads, Civil3d and/or 12D and AutoCad
• Familiarity with construction monitoring, drawing creation, and contract management.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Comfortable using engineering software and tools.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills with ability to work as part of a project team.
• Eager to learn and grow within a multidisciplinary environment.

What Does GHD offer:
Join a high-performing team delivering a diverse range of civil infrastructure projects across New Zealand.
As part of our growing team, you'll work on a broad portfolio of civil infrastructure projects, from local developments to large-scale initiatives within our global network.

We operate nationally, so you're not limited by location. You can be based in
any of our offices across New Zealand
, with opportunities to contribute to projects outside your region, ideal for broadening your experience and professional network.

With a strong pipeline of work, a supportive team culture, and access to varied and meaningful projects, this is a great opportunity to grow your technical skills, take on new challenges, and shape a long-term career in civil infrastructure.

Click
'Apply'
to submit your CV.

Ki GHD, ka ākina te kaimahi e mātou kia tutuki ōna ake moemoeā. Nā te mea, ko te kaha o te tangata te tuarā o te pakihi. Nā reira, he hiahia nō mātou ki te whiwhi kaimahi nō ngā ahurea tuakiri maha, nō whenua rerekē, tane mai, wahine mai.
At GHD we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities and invites applications from people of all nationalities, genders, and cultural backgrounds.

Office Shutdown Period
Please be aware that our office will be closed from
Thursday 25
th
December 2025
to
Friday, 9th January 2026
. We will reopen on
Monday, 12th January 2026
. During this period, there will be delays in processing applications and responding to enquiries. We appreciate your understanding and patience

We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.
About Us
Come together and make a meaningful impact.
We bring our people together to create something bigger and solve some of the world's most complex problems. Come and experience the power of commitment and see strategy and ideas come to life when you join GHD.

Let's drive real change.
Our Pledge to You
At GHD, we don't just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.

That's why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.

See where your commitment could take you.

That's the
#PowerOfCommitment
Who We Are
GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.

The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It's what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity's most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.