Technical Director

About Harrison Grierson

Harrison Grierson is one of Aotearoa New Zealand's leading urban development engineering and design consultancies. We pride ourselves on our values, our outlook on people, and the future of our communities. We're driven to create environments that work in harmony with people, and to help people live in harmony with their environments. We're here to design resilient, connected, beautiful places to live.

About the role

We're seeking a Technical Director to join our Land Development team, based in either our Christchurch or Auckland office.

You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful delivery of some of HG's biggest projects from concept to completion. We are set for a busy 2026 with an exciting forward workload of large-scale projects including greenfield and brownfield residential developments, infrastructure, commercial and industrial developments.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide technical Land Development advice, opinion and leadership to guide multidisciplinary teams and ensure successful delivery of complex projects from initial concept design through to construction completion.
• Oversee and review technical outputs and deliverables to ensure they meet quality, safety, and compliance standards throughout all project phases.
• Maintain existing client relationships and drive business development initiatives such as leveraging your existing network and identifying opportunities to enhance HG's future project prospects.
• Support professional development within our team of Civil Engineers and Designers through mentorship and guidance in an environment that encourages knowledge sharing and continuous learning.
• Work alongside the National Land Development Manager in the implementation of the national strategic business plan including growth strategy, business development, marketing strategies and budget targets.
• Be a recognised urban development leader internally and externally, stay up to date with industry changes or amendments and relay these changes across the business.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• CPeng status.
• years of New Zealand-based Land Development experience including civil engineering design and consenting, as well as the administration of civil construction contracts.
• Strong client relationship management and project management skills.
• The flexibility to travel within NZ as required.
• Strategic thinking, strong commercial accumen and the ability to articulate a clear vision through planning and execution.
• Successful track record managing large commercial projects and teams.

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.
• Lead across a range of complex 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.

If this opportunity is of interest, then please submit your application online now. For any questions, reach out to our Talent Business Partner, Ben