Lead delivery of major water infrastructure projects in New Zealand from conception to completion

Principal Engineer – Water

Ready to shape the future of water infrastructure in New Zealand?

Working within an established & successful team in Hamilton, you'll combine deep technical expertise with strategic thinking to help deliver some of New Zealand's most important water and civil infrastructure projects.

You'll lead complex work, provide trusted advice to clients, and help guide project teams to successful outcomes, all while being connected to a nationwide network of technical experts.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in a growing pipeline of work while having the flexibility to shape a position that aligns with your strengths and career aspirations.

If leadership is part of your future, we're open to exploring how this role can help you achieve that.

Whether you're taking your first step into leading others or already have experience building and developing high-performing teams, we'd love to hear from you.

Here's what you day-to-day will look like:

  • Leading investigations, analysis, design and reporting for civil and water infrastructure projects
  • Providing technical leadership, peer review and engineering guidance across multidisciplinary teams
  • Managing NZS 3910 and NZS 3916 contracts, including construction supervision and contract administration
  • Driving strong technical, commercial and risk outcomes throughout project delivery
  • Developing project scopes, budgets and delivery strategies that support successful project outcomes
  • Building trusted relationships with clients, contractors, councils and key stakeholders
  • Contributing to business growth through bids, proposals and strategic client opportunities
  • Coaching, mentoring and developing engineers across the region
  • Potentially leading and growing a team, depending on your experience and career goals

About You

You're a highly regarded engineering professional who enjoys solving complex challenges, building strong client relationships and helping others succeed.

You can comfortably move between strategic conversations and hands-on technical delivery, bringing sound judgement and a collaborative approach to everything you do.

You'll ideally have:

  • A Bachelor of Civil Engineering (or a closely related discipline)
  • 15+ years' experience in civil and/or water infrastructure, with a strong understanding of New Zealand engineering standards, legislation and industry best practice
  • CPEng registration (or be actively working towards it)
  • Strong commercial acumen and experience managing contracts, budgets and project risk
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • A collaborative leadership style with a passion for mentoring and developing others
  • A current, full New Zealand driver's licence

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

We are proud to have the blueprint of Aotearoa New Zealand in our DNA and our 2,000+ expert professionals in 24 offices are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 75,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.

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