Senior/Chartered Civil Engineer

What we are looking for:

A senior or chartered civil engineer wanting an exciting opportunity to autonomously manage clients and projects through inception, design and delivery, with support from our local and national teams.

This role is the technical lead for the Bay of Plenty region, giving support to the local team while being an integral member of the national team.  You will have the tools and autonomy to make this role your own and genuinely contribute to your own future.

About you:

You will have the confidence and capability to work autonomously while contributing to the success of civil teams across all our offices and help continue growing our presence in the Bay of Plenty.

Work will involve civil design, leadership and reviews on a variety of projects, including but not limited to:

Small to large residential, commercial and industrial development.

Roading and pavement design

Three waters engineering

Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD)

Construction management and verification.

Retaining wall and MSE wall design

Coastal and marine structures.

The technical competencies for this position are

• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)
• CPEng (those in the CPEng application process may be considered)
• 7+ years of experience including time spent in a consultancy environment
• Proficient in Microsoft products
• Proficient in AutoCAD/Civil 3D modelling (preferred)
• Experience in leading and building a team.

Personal attributes required include

Being client-focused

Enthusiasm and confidence in engineering

Commercially aware

The benefits of working at LDE are

Exposure to a massive range of projects nationally.

A family/friendly work environment.

An approachable team to share knowledge.

Competitive remuneration.

* Flexible working hours.

About LDE

With a strong reputation for practical engineering, trusted client relationships and local delivery, LDE, An AtkinsRéalis Company, is a New Zealand-based multidisciplinary engineering consultancy supporting infrastructure and development projects across Aotearoa New Zealand.

Combining deep local knowledge with broader trans-Tasman capability and access to a global network of engineering specialists, LDE helps clients deliver resilient, practical and future-focused outcomes across the transportation, water, power and renewables, ports and marine, resources, and industrial sectors.

We offer a collaborative work environment that fosters mutual learning, respect, dignity, cultural openness, and an appreciation of different perspectives and backgrounds.

LDE also offers inspiring career pathways and a range of fantastic employee benefits, including exceptional parental leave options, flexible hours, work-from-home capability, and professional development programs tailored to you.

About our approach

LDE was founded on the principles of generosity, accountability, and consistent quality. We believe in building long-term relationships with our clients, delivering outcomes that benefit not just projects, but the communities and environments they touch.

About working with us

At LDE, we believe a diverse workplace fosters unique and progressive ideas and drives our culture of learning and knowledge sharing. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

Applicants must be able to live and work in New Zealand indefinitely.

If you’d like to explore this opportunity with us, we'd like to explore it with you - please apply through this page and attach your letter and up to date CV.