Civil Engineers – Mike Davidson Recruitment Solutions

16 Jul 2024

Civil Engineer – Christchurch

Christchurch based, 9 day fortnight, excellent salary package and great company culture.

Are you an experienced Civil Engineer who is who is interested in working across a wide range of large and small Land Development projects? Keen to find a role with room to grow and progression opportunities? Looking for a flexible working environment with 9 day fortnight? If so please get in touch.

This intermediate level Civil Engineer role would offer the opportunity to work for a well known and highly regarded consultancy which has offices based throughout New Zealand and a workforce across the civil engineering, geotechnical engineering and structural engineering sectors.

The business is currently undergoing a period of growth and is able to offer excellent ongoing career development and progression opportunities to ambitious engineers. The civil engineering division is currently involved a wide range of projects across the land development, urban design, shared spaces, 3 waters projects and has an excellent mix of private and government clients.

This role would suit someone who has Civil 3D software experience and is looking for a 360 degree engineer role with the chance to get out of the office and be involved in the project management and delivery of projects – You will have to opportunity to work alongside the company senior management team in liaising with a wide range of existing clients across ongoing and upcoming projects. Most of the company directors and senior executives joined the company as engineers and have been offered career progression opportunities.

You will ideally already be working in the NZ engineering sector with 2 years of civil engineering experience since gaining your bachelors of civil engineering degree.

The role offers the chance to be part of a vibrant and highly experienced engineering team within a company which has an excellent track record of internal promotion and investing in their staff. A very competitive salary package is on offer as well as a 9 day working fortnight and flexible working conditions for staff who may have family/personal commitments to consider.

Please contact Mike@mdrs.net.au for further information on this role.

21 Dec 2023

Civil Engineering Manager – Auckland North Shore

This employee-owned multi-disciplinary Engineering Consultancy is recruiting an experienced Civil Engineering Manager to oversee the management of their company wide Civil Engineering Department.

Established in the mid-1980s, this respected company provides multi-disciplinary expertise that allows clients to use just one engineering company for their entire project. The consultancy is resourced in structural, civil, geotechnical, environmental and fire engineering services and has offices in Auckland, Christchurch, and Whakatane. This consultancy has strong existing partnerships with a wide range of clients, providing services for architects, developers, planners, surveyors and building owners.

Reporting directly to the Civil Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for the strategic leadership of the Civil Department, including the supervision and performance of day-to-day civil engineering design, ensuring the delivery of high-quality professional consulting services to clients.

Key responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to:

Overseeing Civil Team Leaders’ performance and their training requirements.
Monitoring of, and accountability for project performance against commercial objectives.
Growing the Civil Teams in each office in a way that enables each team to work both independently of each other and in liaison with the rest of the civil department and wider consultancy.
Communication and coordination with project stakeholders.
General Civil consulting engineering reporting, design and supervision/certification works covering stormwater, wastewater, water supply, earthworks, sediment control, and roading infrastructure for land development, commercial developments, and infrastructure projects.
Lead engineer responsibility on significant projects.
Ensuring all work is appropriately designed, checked, published, and distributed in accordance with company QA and IT policies, and Safety in Design requirements.
Identifying and addressing project risks for all tasks.
Client liaison, marketing, and networking, and promoting the services of the company to obtain new and repeat structural work.
Liaison with geotechnical, structural, environmental and fire engineering areas of the business to provide a total service solution to clients.
Possible travel around New Zealand including visits to Christchurch and the Bay of Plenty to work in the Riccarton or Whakatane offices.

The position is based in the consultancy’s Auckland North Shore office. Auckland North Shore is one of the nicest urban areas in New Zealand. Beautiful, beachside neighbourhoods with a vibrant café and restaurant scene, beautiful parks and a relaxed, community feel.

This role offers an incredible chance to move into working within a busy, medium sized, multi-disciplinary engineering design consultancy that places a high value on the work-life balance of its employees. The consultancy prides itself on maintaining a supportive and friendly work-place culture, with regular social events and a focus on staff wellbeing and career development across the board.

Alongside a market leading salary package of $180K per year, the benefits on offer include:

Private use of company vehicle and a parking bay at the office.
Company ownership/shares options.
Annual bonus (discretionary).
Very flexible working conditions.
Free gym membership.
Company laptop and mobile phone.
Memberships to professional registrations.
Annual training budget for professional development.

Ideally you will already be based in New Zealand and hold the following qualifications and experience:

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) Degree.
Chartered Professional (CPEng).
Minimum of 7 years professional experience in Civil Engineering, preferably in New Zealand.
Previous experience in managing a team of engineering staff.
A track record in Civil engineering assessments and design across a variety of projects.
Good site manner and the ability to effectively manage sites and maintain good working relationships with contractors, clients, and council staff.
Current knowledge of Council EPA inspection and signoff requirements.

Please contact Mike Davidson on mike@mdrs.net.au for further information and a confidential discussion about this role.

14 Sep 2023

Civil Engineer – Intermediate – Christchurch – New Team

Brand new role with immediate start available. Christchurch based, brand new civil engineering team, excellent salary package.

This intermediate level Civil Engineer role would offer the opportunity to work for a well known and highly regarded multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy as they build a brand new civil engineering team based in their established Christchurch office.

The company currently have a tight knit team of 45 engineers and technicians, with further growth planned across their Civil and Geotechnical Engineering departments.

You will ideally already be working in the NZ engineering sector with 3 years of civil engineering experience since gaining your bachelors of civil engineering degree.

The role offers the chance to be part of an exciting period of growth for the company and as such will offer excellent career progression opportunities as the Christchurch based Civil Engineering team grows to replicate the teams already in place in the company’s other NZ branches.

A very competitive salary package is on offer as well very flexible working conditions for staff who may have family/personal commitments to consider.

Please contact Mike@mdrs.net.au for further information on this role.

20 Jul 2023

Senior & Intermediate Civil Engineers – Tauranga

This is your opportunity to become part of the team at one of New Zealand’s leading Engineering Consultancies. We are actively recruiting both Senior and Intermediate Land Development Engineers to join the consultancy’s Tauranga team.

The team is very busy and currently working on a number of high-profile residential and industrial subdivision projects across the Bay of Plenty and Waikato.

Responsibilities in this role include, preparing project proposals, project management, concept and detailed design for all aspects of subdivision design including bulk earthworks, erosion/sediment control, drainage, roading, water supply, common services etc. You will also complete reporting for consent and engineering approval applications. A working understanding of bulk civil infrastructure (e.g., bulk mains, pump stations etc) would be advantageous.

Working alongside some the consultancy’s key clients, you’ll provide high quality technical inputs and advice to support desired project outputs. You will also be responsible for liaising with other key stakeholders such as Councils and partner organisations.

Senior Engineers will also be given the opportunity to get involved with the mentoring and coaching of junior staff, with the opportunity to develop into a future Team Leader.

Tauranga is a metropolitan coastal hub virtually surrounded by beautiful coastline. The largest city in the Bay of Plenty, Tauranga is one of New Zealand’s main centres for business, international trade, and culture. Due to its rapid population growth, Tauranga has become New Zealand’s fifth-largest city and has become a very desirable place to live. New residents have flocked to Tauranga for the city’s highly sought after natural environment, wonderful climate, and a robust economy anchored by the Port of Tauranga.

Founded in the late nineteenth century, this Engineering Consultancy delivers expertise in land and buildings, water and the environment, utilities, and transport. With offices in Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Christchurch, Wellington and Queenstown, the consultancy has committed to improving the social, economic, and environmental health of the community. The consultancy is heavily invested in their employees and will provide you with the support, learning, and development to help you further your professional career. The supportive team-based culture, client focussed service, and the incorporation of the latest technologies and ideas, all combine to make this consultancy an excellent place to work.

To be considered for the roles you will need to demonstrate:

A minimum of 3 years’ experience (Intermediate) 8 years’ experience (Senior) in the design of industrial and residential developments.
Design skills and previous experience using 12D and AutoCAD. Civil 3D software experience will also be considered. Senior Engineers will ideally be on the way towards professional certification.
Exceptional communication skills.
Experience liaising with both external clients and other key stakeholders such as Councils and partner organisations.

For further information and a confidential discussion about this role, please contact Mike at MDRS – mike@mdrs.net.au

10 Jul 2023

Geotechnical Engineer – Team Leader – Whakatane

This employee-owned multi-disciplined Engineering Design Consultancy is recruiting a new leader for their small Geotechnical Engineering team based in the Bay of Plenty.

The Geotechnical team is a tight knit team of three experienced engineers. This Team Leader role would suit a Senior Engineer keen to step up into a lead level role. Reporting directly to the Auckland based Geotechnical Engineering Director, the successful candidate will have the freedom to grow and develop the team, and to develop relationships with new clients.

The position will be based in the consultancy’s Whakatane office which was established in 2017 in response to the ongoing growth and development in the Bay of Plenty region. Whakatane is the sunniest place in New Zealand and offers beautiful outdoor spaces; a relaxed lifestyle; a welcoming community; a bustling town centre; rich cultural history; excellent public services; and notably, significant local expansion planned which promises to bring diverse business and employment opportunities to the area.

The Whakatane office has been consistently busy since its inception and continues to expand with interesting and diverse residential, commercial, and industrial projects secured.

The Geotechnical Team is currently involved in a number of projects including:

A wide range of residential housing projects.
Partnering with local councils on stormwater, green treatment, reservoirs, water treatment plants.
Contaminated Land investigations.
Landslide remediation/mitigation.
Ground improvement.
On-site wastewater disposal investigations and reporting.

Established in the mid-1980s, this respected company provides multi-disciplinary expertise that allows clients to use just one engineering company for their entire project. This consultancy has strong existing partnerships with a wide range of clients, providing services for architects, developers, planners, surveyors and building owners. The consultancy is resourced in structural, civil, geotechnical, environmental and fire engineering service and has offices in Auckland, Christchurch, and Whakatane. The individual engineering teams integrate with each other across projects in a supportive team working environment.

This role offers an incredible chance to move into working within a busy, medium sized, multi-disciplinary engineering design consultancy that places a high value on the work-life balance of its employees. With just under fifty employees, the consultancy prides itself on maintaining a supportive and friendly work-place culture, with regular social events, approachable management and a focus on staff wellbeing and career development across the board.

Alongside a market leading salary package of $120-$170K per year, (depending on experience and registrations), the benefits on offer include:

Private use of company vehicle and a parking bay at the office.
Company ownership/shares options.
Annual bonus (discretionary).
Very flexible working conditions including a nine-day fortnight.
Free gym membership.
Company laptop and mobile phone.
Memberships to professional registrations.
Annual training budget for professional development.

Ideally you will already be based in New Zealand and hold the following qualifications and experience:

Minimum of 5 years professional experience in Geotechnical Engineering.
A Washington Accord accredited tertiary qualification in Geotechnical/Civil Engineering.
CPEng registered or currently working towards this.

Please contact Mike Davidson on mike@mdrs.net.au for further information and a confidential discussion about this role.

23 Feb 2023

Senior Civil Engineer / Business Development Engineer

This multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy with offices throughout New Zealand (Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, Hamilton, Tauranga and Queenstown) is currently adding to their new team of Civil Engineers based in Wellington. This will be a key role within their Civil Engineering team and presents an excellent opportunity for an ambitious engineer who is keen on the Business Development / Client Engagement aspects of the role.

The Company

The company has an excellent reputation throughout New Zealand and provides structural, civil, water, transport engineering design consulting, project management, environmental engineering, planning and surveying for a wide range of clients. They currently have a workforce of over 150 within NZ and boast a very low staff turnover rate, indicative of high job satisfaction levels. This business has been operating for over 100 years and has played a key part in the development of affordable housing, the ongoing development of infrastructure in and around Auckland, and the rebuild of Christchurch. The civil engineering team have provided their expertise across a wide range projects including very large residential developments, transport projects, urban developments, universities, listed heritage buildings, airports and harbour and marine developments.

The role

If you are a Civil Engineer based in New Zealand and you are looking for a role that offers more than the day to day design elements of being an engineer, this is the job you are looking for. This key appointment for the company offers a very wide range of duties and responsibilities with the bonus of living in beautiful Wellington along with a market leading salary package and benefits. Relocation assistance is also offered.

You will play an active role in the business development and strategic planning for the civil engineering division and as such you will be in a front row seat for progression and career opportunities as the department grows.

You will be supported by a number of civil engineering professionals and the management teams in the company’s North and South Island offices but you will be given freedom to plan your own workload and make your own day to day decisions.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of NZ based civil engineering design experience and a background of working on a range of land development projects for a design consultancy. A relevant bachelor’s degree from a Washington Accord University is required for this role.

The managers and directors are keen to maintain the tight knit and friendly environments found within the company’s existing branches and are hoping to add a team member who is looking to make a long term commitment.

If you feel you have the experience, self-starter attitude and communication skills required for a role that will involve business development and client liaison please register your interest for an initial confidential conversation.

For further information or full job spec please contact mike@mdrs.net.au

17 Jan 2023

Civil Engineer – Newmarket Auckland

Are you an experienced Civil Engineer who is who is interested in working on Urban Development, Shared Spaces and Land Development projects? Looking for exposure to Project Management and Project Delivery duties? Interviews are being scheduled now with January/February 2023 starts available.

This Civil Engineer role would offer the opportunity to work for a well known and highly regarded consultancy which has offices based in Auckland, Hamilton, Queenstown, Tauranga and Christchurch and a workforce of over 140 staff across the civil engineering, structural engineering, geotechnical engineering and surveying sectors.

The business is currently undergoing a period of growth and is able to offer excellent ongoing career development and progression opportunities to ambitious engineers. The civil engineering division is currently involved a wide range of education, commercial and residential projects and has very exciting 2023 planned across all engineering teams.

This role would suit someone who has some Civil 3D software experience and is looking for a 360 degree engineer role with the chance to get out of the office and be involved in the project management and delivery of projects – You will have to opportunity to work alongside the company’s principal civil engineers in liaising with a wide range of existing clients across ongoing and upcoming projects.

You will ideally already be working in the NZ engineering sector with 3 years of civil engineering experience since gaining your degree. You will also be a very strong communicator both written and verbally.

The role offers the chance to be part of a vibrant and highly experienced engineering team within a company which has an excellent track record of internal promotion and investing in their staff.

A very competitive salary package is on offer as well as flexible working conditions for professional who may have family/personal commitments to consider.

Contact Mike Davidson on mike@mdrs.net.au for further info.

11 Jan 2023

Civil Engineer – Intermediate – Christchurch

Brand new role for 2023. Christchurch based, 9 day fortnight, excellent salary package and great company culture.

This intermediate level Civil Engineer role would offer the opportunity to work for a well known and highly regarded consultancy which has offices based throughout New Zealand and a workforce of over 150 staff across the civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, structural engineering and land surveying sectors.

You will ideally already be working in the NZ engineering sector with 3 years of civil engineering experience since gaining your bachelors of civil engineering degree.

Please contact Mike@mdrs.net.au for further information on this role.

11 Jan 2023

Senior Civil Engineer – Christchurch

Brand new role for 2023. Senior Civil Engineer, Christchurch based, excellent package with 9 day working fortnight.

A Senior Civil Engineer role is available in Christchurch with this award winning, NZ owned multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy.

The company operates across a wide range of sectors and skill sets including civil engineering, structural engineering, geotechnical engineering and environmental consulting.

With a workforce of over 150+ based in offices across NZ including Auckland, Tauranga, Hamilton and Christchurch this consultancy has the expertise to design and deliver complex and interesting commercial, industrial and residential development projects. The company is currently working with a wide range of clients (private and government) and partner engineering businesses.

Offered is the opportunity to join an established and highly experienced civil engineering team in a role that will offer you the chance to manage and deliver projects and play an active part in the mentoring and management of junior team members.

A very competitive salary package comes with this role as well as very generous bonus structure. Flexible working conditions are offered with the company currently operating on a 9 day working fortnight meaning you get every second Friday off.

Ideal candidates will have NZ based experience of working on land development projects and have experience designing civil engineering projects in AutoCAD and Civil 3D. Experience in the use of hydraulic modelling software would also be highly regarded.

Experience is key but a high priority for this appointment will be the candidate’s personality and ambition to continue to drive the office and team forward with the full support of the senior management team in Christchurch.

MDRS has worked with this client on a number of appointments and can provide feedback from current employees who very much enjoy their working environment and support given to them by their managers/director.

A full job spec is available for this position – Please contact Mike Davidson for further information or an initial confidential chat.

13 Jul 2022

Civil Engineers – Junior, Intermediate & Senior – Auckland

New Senior Civil Engineer, Civil Engineer, Civil 3D Designer, Intermediate Engineer roles based throughout Auckland. Mount Wellington, Newmarket, South Auckland…

Civil Engineers with a land development and infrastructure projects background are encouraged to get in touch with roles available at Junior, Intermediate, Senior and Associate levels.

MDRS are currently working with a wide range of engineering consultancy organizations who are keen to add to their Civil Engineering teams in Auckland. Below are a selection of a few of the roles that are currently available. For full details please see attached link at the bottom of the advert.

Junior Civil Engineer / Civil Designer role – If you have Civil 3D software experience and experience of working on the design/drafting of sub divisional projects this role may be the next step in your career. 1 or 2 years of consultancy based professional experience is required since gaining your diploma or bachelors degree. Mt Wellington.

Intermediate Civil Engineer / Designer – 3 years of land development projects design would be a good fit for this position. Civil 3D skills are required and on offer is the chance to start to move into an all round civil engineers role that will offer you exposure to project management and client facing aspects of the role. Newmarket.

Intermediate and Senior Civil Engineers – 12d experience highly regarded for these positions, working on the design and delivery of very large alliance projects. Excellent company reputation and career progression opportunities.

Senior Civil Engineer – 8 Years + experience required. Ideally with a background of working on NZ based land development projects. Excellent salary, vehicle and company ownership options are available to suitable candidates. Mt Wellington.

Civil Technician – Civil 3D – Design Technician role using Civil 3D software in the design of large and small land development projects. Auckland CBD based working for a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy. Excellent training and career prospects.

Ideal candidates will have NZ based experience of working on land development or infrastructure projects and be keen to be part of the ongoing development of Auckland and see their long term future in the city.

For further information or a confidential chat please contact mike@mdrs.net.au

MDRS combines strong market and industry knowledge with an honest and straight forward approach to recruitment to deliver lasting outcomes for both clients and candidates.

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