Senior Civil Engineer – Energy & Industrial

About the role

Aurecon is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to establish and expand its civil and structural capability in Christchurch. You will lead an emerging South Island team, work across manufacturing, industrial, energy and water sectors, and shape the future direction of the practice.

Key responsibilities

• Lead delivery of civil design packages for industrial, manufacturing, water and energy projects.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships throughout the South Island.
• Mentor and support developing engineers as the team grows.
• Lead and review earthworks, stormwater, drainage and site development designs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across New Zealand and Aurecon’s global network.
• Support business development and market‑growth initiatives.
• Grow and develop the Christchurch civil capability from concept through construction.

Required profile

• 8+ years of civil engineering experience.
• Proven civil design capability across earthworks, drainage and site development.
• Experience delivering projects in industrial, manufacturing, energy or water sectors.
• Confidence in building relationships with clients, contractors and stakeholders.
• Leadership, mentoring or team‑growth experience.
• Strong commercial awareness and practical project judgement.
• Chartered Professional Engineer status, or progress toward chartership.
• Desire to help grow both a team and a business.

Required skills

• Civil design
• Earthworks design
• Drainage design
• Stormwater design
• Site development design

What we offer

• Flexible ways of working.
• Exciting projects across manufacturing, industrial, water and energy markets.
• Multidisciplinary collaboration with experienced specialists.
• Support toward chartership and ongoing career development.
• Clear growth pathway as the Christchurch team expands.
• Collaborative culture where your ideas and leadership matter.