Are you a civil engineer with a mechanical edge and a knack for making things happen on site?

This is a rare opportunity to step into a Resident Engineer role within a consultancy environment — perfect for someone who thrives in construction settings and is looking for a stable, long-term position.

The Company

Our client is a well-established engineering consultancy is known for delivering practical, buildable solutions in the three waters sector.  They focus on technically sound, medium-scale infrastructure projects — not greenfield land development or mega-projects like the Central Interceptor.  Think pump stations, valve chambers, trunk mains, water and wastewater networks, and mechanical components of municipal systems. Project values typically range from $1M to $20M — large enough to be interesting, but small enough to stay hands-on from start to finish.

The Role

You’ll act as the consultancy’s eyes and ears on site — liaising with contractors, ensuring construction aligns with design intent, and keeping projects moving smoothly. While this isn’t a design-heavy role, your design knowledge will be vital in problem-solving and collaborating with the office team.  Expect to spend most of your time on site, coordinating with contractors, reviewing submittals, monitoring progress, and providing technical guidance.

What They’re Looking For

  • A civil engineer with 5–15 years’ experience

  • Strong background in site-based work (contractor or consultant-side)

  • Familiarity with water infrastructure: pump stations, chambers, pipework, mechanical fittings

  • Confident reviewing drawings, specifications, and contractor submissions

  • Some design experience is essential — enough to understand the process and collaborate effectively

  • Excellent communication and site coordination skills

  • Ideally CPEng or working towards it

Why This Role?

  • A wide variety of projects and sites across Auckland and surrounding areas

  • Supportive, collaborative, and low-ego team culture

  • Projects where you’ll see your impact — no red tape or getting lost in the machine

  • Stable workload with a clear pathway for long-term growth

If you’re a practical engineer who loves solving problems in the field, working closely with contractors, and making sure things get built right, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

Please apply today!

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