What you’ll bring:
Are you ready to contribute to multi discipline projects across Aotearoa? We're looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to join our Te Whanganui-a-Tara/Wellington team — someone who thrives on delivering technically excellent work, building trusted client relationships, and making sustainable outcomes the norm.
As a senior engineer in our Land and Water Service Group, you’ll be part of a team that’s changing how major civil works are designed and delivered — with carbon neutrality and resilience at the core.
What's the mahi?
You’ll take the lead on complex civil design projects that shape the places we live and work, including:
Urban development and revitalisation
Infrastructure planning and design for both public and private sector clients
3 Waters and utilities design across major Wellington and national projects
Your role will span the full project lifecycle — from early strategy and stakeholder engagement to delivering designs that are ready for tender and construction.
More specifically, you’ll:
Lead the development of technical design solutions and apply your civil expertise to solve our clients’ toughest challenges
Champion technical excellence and design quality across every phase of a project
Convert ideas and analysis into tangible, build-ready designs
Write and present compelling reports, and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels
Use your industry networks and client-centric mindset to build trusted partnerships and secure repeat business
You’ll also play a key role in mentoring junior team members and working alongside multi-disciplinary teams to bring bold, sustainable ideas to life.
What do you bring?
We’re after someone who’s curious, collaborative, and motivated by purpose.
You’ll bring:
7-8+ years' experience in a consultancy-based civil engineering role (ideally within Aotearoa)
A Bachelor of Civil Engineering (or similar tertiary qualification)
Strong experience across general civil design – including roads, subdivisions, earthworks, drainage, water civils, utilities, pavements, and more
Solid knowledge of New Zealand civil design standards
Proficiency with design software such as Civil 3D or 12D
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills – with clients, communities, and contractors alike
A collaborative spirit, strong cultural awareness, and a desire to mentor others
Why Aurecon?
At Aurecon, we’re committed to engineering a better future. In Aotearoa, our Energy & Industrial team is deeply engaged in projects that drive decarbonisation, support renewable energy transition, and uplift advanced industrial practices. You’ll be joining a team that values curiosity, initiative, and a genuine desire to shape a more sustainable, resilient future.
What’s in it for me?
You really can bring your whole self to work and be confident that your voice will be heard. We don't just claim that we're inclusive and innovative, it's proven by the independent awards and accreditations we have gained, and we're always seeking new ways to prove (and improve!) our commitment to diversity.
In May 2023 we were the first engineering company in Aotearoa to receive the Gender Tick, led by our people for our people.
Our Māori strategy (He Rautaki Māori) won two Good Design awards in 2022 for its outstanding contribution in bringing Te Āo Māori and digital innovation into operations and decision-making processes.
Ready to bring ideas to life?
Then please apply now! We are an equitable-opportunity employer that values diverse perspectives and the contribution that every one of our people makes to our culture. Put simply, we want you to bring your whole self!
We know that people from historically or currently marginalised backgrounds are less likely to apply for roles where they don't match all the advertisement criteria exactly - if this advert has piqued your interest and your experience may not align fully then we still want to hear from you and encourage you to apply. Remember, it's your potential and how you bring ideas to life which are important.
Your background, unique needs, and individuality are valued here. We are committed to ensuring that you are well supported so that our recruitment process is fair, equitable, inclusive, and available to everyone. Please let us know what adjustments or support you need to make the recruitment process more accessible to you.
Whakahā ngā whakaaro / Breathing life into our ideas, thoughts, views
Kia māia, kia kaha, mahi tahi / Be bold, be strong, work as one