Senior Water Engineer – Tauranga

About the role

Join Pattle Delamore Partners as a Senior Water Engineer and lead technically challenging water, wastewater and stormwater projects for resilient communities across New Zealand. You will mentor developing engineers, build strong client relationships, and advance your own career while enjoying genuine work‑life balance.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver water, wastewater and stormwater projects from investigation and design through to construction.
• Manage contracts and maintain client relationships throughout project lifecycles.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor junior engineers.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high‑quality project delivery.

Required profile

• 5+ years of experience in water, wastewater or stormwater engineering.
• Degree in Civil, Environmental or Natural Resources Engineering.
• Strong technical capability across water infrastructure design and project delivery.
• Collaborative approach with a passion for mentoring.
• CPEng (or equivalent) or working towards professional registration.

Required skills

• Water infrastructure design
• Project delivery
• Contract management

What we offer

• Competitive salary package aligned with experience.
• Flexible hybrid working supporting work‑life balance.
• Clear career progression pathways.
• Fully subsidised health insurance and income protection.
• Paid professional memberships and ongoing development.
• Parental leave top‑ups and option to purchase additional annual leave.
• Employee ownership opportunities.