Senior Civil Engineer

About the role

Holmes is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join its Wellington office. The role combines technical leadership with project and people management, overseeing a range of infrastructure projects from concept through to delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of civil infrastructure projects, including general civils, three‑waters, roading, geometrics and pavement works.
• Develop and manage client relationships, guiding proposals to successful project outcomes.
• Provide commercial insight and ensure projects meet budget and schedule targets.
• Coach and mentor junior engineers, fostering the next generation of civil engineering talent.
• Represent Holmes at industry conferences and technical committees.

Required profile

• Extensive experience across a variety of infrastructure design disciplines.
• Strong technical acumen paired with commercial awareness.
• Proven ability to lead projects and build lasting client relationships.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence to operate at all organisational levels.
• Demonstrated people‑leadership experience, including coaching and development of staff.

Required skills

• General civil engineering design
• Three‑waters infrastructure design
• Road design
• Geometric design
• Pavement design

What we offer

• A vibrant, fun culture with sports teams, bootcamps, ski and cycle trips.
• Opportunities to work on high‑profile, complex projects across New Zealand.
• Active participation in the wider engineering community and professional development.
• A commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.