Are you ready to contribute to multi discipline projects across Aotearoa?
Aurecon is seeking an experienced Associate / Senior Associate Civil Engineer to join our Land Infrastructure Team in Te Whanganui-a-Tara/Wellington, someone who will focus on technical eminence and client partnership, and project management. As a senior member of the Land and Water Service Group who are changing the way we design and deliver major works to be carbon neutral and sustainable. You will take the lead on complex civil design projects that shape the places we live and work, including:
Infrastructure planning and design for both public and private sector clients.
Urban realm development within Wellington's CBD and other urban centres.
Commercial and Residential Land Development.
3 Water and Utilities Design for Major 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 and develop and maintain strong client relationships.
Leading the conversion of analyses and preliminary design ideas into developed designs suitable for tender and construction and championing technical excellence and design quality across every phase of a project.
Coach and mentor junior team members and working alongside multi-disciplinary teams to bring bold, sustainable, innovative ideas to life.
Internal Project Management and Design Management of large-scale civil infrastructure projects.
Advocate for digital transformation and innovation within projects, engage with digital practice leaders, and leverage design-to-innovate tools to enhance client value and project delivery.
We’re after someone who has genuine passion for reimagining problems and continuous learning to help shape the future. We value that each of our team members brings something different to Aurecon. We look for people who have a broad range of experiences throughout their career and who can demonstrate how they have worked as part of a team to bring ideas to life.
With relevant experience in a similar consultancy-based role (preferably within New Zealand) and a relevant tertiary qualification (such as a Bachelor of Civil Engineer), the ideal candidate will possess the following experience and attributes:
Strong experience across general civil design – including roads, subdivisions, earthworks, drainage, water civils, utilities, pavements, and more.
Strong knowledge of NZ design standards and their implementation in civil design,
Experience in construction monitoring and quality assurance to ensure compliance with design and regulatory standards.
Strong preference for Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) or equivalent registration, or someone who is working towards it.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills – with clients, communities, and contractors alike.
A collaborative spirit, strong cultural awareness, and a desire to mentor others.
If you are ready to take your career to the next level and help solve our client’s toughest challenges, apply now to join Aurecon - where engineering meets a commitment to sustainability and innovation.
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
