Senior Civil Engineer

Stratum Consultants Ltd is a leading land development and land utilisation consultancy with a strong presence across the Bay of Plenty and Central North Island. Our purpose is to guide the respectful transformation of land for thriving communities and future generations. Our work is shaped by four core values - Care, Excellence, Integrity, and Commitment - which guide how we serve clients, communities, and each other.

We’re a New Zealand, employee-owned company with a team of 52 people across our Tauranga, Rotorua, and Te Puke offices, including civil, structural, and geotechnical engineers, planners, surveyors, and technicians.

The Role

This is a full-time position based in our Tauranga office, supporting a range of land and building development projects across the Bay of Plenty. We are looking for an experienced Senior Civil Engineer, with the opportunity for the right candidate to take on greater leadership responsibility. Depending on their experience, capability and aspirations, the role has the potential to develop into a Team Lead position.

You’ll work collaboratively with Stratum’s multidisciplinary team - including Structural and Geotech Engineers, Surveyors, and Planners- to deliver high-quality project outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

Lead and deliver civil engineering projects, ensuring compliance with technical standards, budgets, and client requirements.

Provide construction support including site supervision and certification.

Prepare and deliver engineering design, calculations, specifications and reports.

Maintain and grow client relationships through effective communication and reliable project outcomes.

Support the civil engineering team, mentoring, and performance oversight.

What are we looking for?

Strong technical expertise in land development projects, with a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for clients

Proven experience in stormwater, grading and drainage design

Strong working knowledge of New Zealand legislation and local council requirements

8+ years of predominantly New Zealand-based experience in civil engineering, with a focus on land development

Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng)

Proficiency in Civil 3D and Microsoft Office Suite

Excellent communication, relationship management and project management skills

Experience in mentoring and/or leadership, or an interest in developing these skills

A tertiary engineering qualification and professional membership (e.g. Engineering New Zealand)

Our Benefits

36-hour working week where everyone finishes at 12 noon on Friday!

Wellbeing focused including Health Insurance and Employee Assistance Programme

A flexible working culture with opportunities to help maintain work/life balance

A fun and supportive working environment

Long Service recognition

Part of a workplace who actively demonstrate their compassion and commitment to our community and environment through participation, sponsorship and fundraising together.

Click ‘Quick Apply’ to submit your cover letter and CV. For a position description or confidential enquiries, contact us at [email protected]

Please note: Only candidates with the legal right to work in New Zealand will be contacted.