Civil Engineer (Associate / Director)

Aurecon Australasia Pty Ltd

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Auckland Until 8/21/2026 First posted May 20, 2026 Last posted May 20, 2026
Job description

Civil Engineer (Associate / Director)

Help shape the future of New Zealand’s urban environments and critical infrastructure, leading complex civil projects across transport, utilities, stormwater and city-shaping developments throughout Tāmaki Makaurau and beyond.

What the role feels like

This is a senior leadership role combining technical excellence, client partnership and project delivery across some of the region’s most complex civil infrastructure projects. You’ll work closely with clients, multidisciplinary teams and emerging engineers, helping deliver practical, sustainable solutions that leave a lasting impact on communities across Aotearoa.

What you’ll do

  • Lead complex civil design projects across urban development and infrastructure
  • Deliver stormwater, utilities and civil infrastructure solutions for major projects
  • Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships
  • Champion technical quality and design excellence across project delivery
  • Lead internal project and design management for large-scale infrastructure work
  • Mentor and develop junior engineers within the wider team
  • Drive innovation and digital delivery across projects and client solutions

What you’ll bring

  • Extensive experience within a civil engineering consultancy environment
  • Strong capability across roads, drainage, earthworks, utilities and pavements
  • Deep understanding of NZ civil design standards and project delivery
  • Experience in construction monitoring and quality assurance
  • Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status, or progressing toward it
  • Strong client relationship and stakeholder engagement capability
  • Collaborative leadership style with a passion for mentoring and team development

Ready to bring ideas to life?
Then please apply now! We are an equitable-opportunity employer that values diverse perspectives and the contribution that every one of our people makes to our culture. Put simply, we want you to bring your whole self!

Whakahā ngā whakaaro / Breathing life into our ideas, thoughts, views
Kia māia, kia kaha, mahi tahi / Be bold, be strong, work as one

About this role

Summary

Lead civil projects, mentor teams, deliver infrastructure solutions, drive innovation and client relationships.

Job title

Civil Engineer (Associate / Director)

Experience level

senior level

Industry

construction

Location requirements

based in Auckland, remote options not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

civil engineeringproject deliveryclient engagementstakeholder managementCPEng

Preferred skills

leadershipmentoringdigital deliveryconstruction monitoring

Specializations

roadsdrainageutilitiesstormwaterurban development
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Auckland, New Zealand

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