Senior Civil Engineer

16 hours ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Archway Recruitment Full time

We're seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join a growing team in Christchurch, supporting a range of exciting land development and aged care retirement home projects across New Zealand.

About The Role
You'll be based in Christchurch but play a key role working across MSQA and construction monitoring on projects across the North Island.

The projects range from large-scale 150-lot new builds to 10–50-unit extensions for aged care land development projects. The role involves a mix of site work, design, and project management tasks.

Key Responsibilities

  • Site observation and construction monitoring (approx. 1/3 of the role)
  • Civil design experience and modelling skills
  • Design reviews and council liaison
  • Progress claims and operational support
  • Client communication and stakeholder engagement
  • Occasional travel for site visits (1–2 days/week)

What We're Looking For

  • 5–20 years of civil engineering experience in land development and infrastructure
  • Strong skills in MQA, site observation, and construction monitoring
  • Ability to work across civil modelling packages for land development
  • Excellent communication and client-facing skills
  • Flexible and proactive approach and open to travelling on projects

Why Join?

  • Be part of a high-performing team winning significant work in land development
  • Ongoing training and professional development
  • Work on impactful residential and aged care projects
  • Competitive salary and career growth opportunities
  • Mix of office-based and site work with travel across NZ

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