New Zealand – Mike Davidson Recruitment Solutions

25 Mar 2026

Civil Engineers – Junior and Intermediate – 12d – Nelson NZ

Are you a Civil Engineer/Designer looking to relocate to Nelson, New Zealand? We have two brand new Nelson based roles are available within this leading multi-disciplinary design engineering consultancy.

The company is currently involved in a very wide range of projects throughout NZ, including large land development projects working with other market leaders within the consulting and contracting sector. As such the company is able to offer engineers exposure to an interesting mix of projects with varied duties.

Junior (1yrs+) and Senior/Intermediate level Civil Engineer/Designer (5yrs+) roles are currently available due to a very healthy workload and planned growth. Experience in the use of 12d software would be very highly regarded.

The civil engineering division has a number of senior civil engineers/chartered engineers throughout NZ and are very keen to support ambitious engineers in gaining their CPEng registration. Incoming engineers will be supported with varied duties, financial assistance, technical mentoring and flexible working hours to assist with ongoing studies. Software courses are also regularly scheduled for the design/technical teams.

If you are currently working for a small design consultancy on the same types of projects over and over, this company/role would offer you the change that you may be seeking and the chance to develop your engineering skills further with the right support around you.

Ideally you will have New Zealand, Australia or UK based design engineering experience working on projects within either the land development, infrastructure or environmental areas. As mentioned, 12d software design is highly regarded.

Along with excellent ongoing career opportunities the company offers very competitive salary packages with a mix of employees benefits available.

Accredited Employer Visa support and relocation assistance may also be offered to candidates who are looking to make the move to NZ from the UK.

23 Mar 2026

Civil Engineers / Designers – 12d

Dreaming of a ‘Designer’ lifestyle in New Zealand?

New Zealand is currently facing a skills shortage of Civil Engineers with 12d Design experience. We are actively seeking ambitious UK based Civil Engineers to fill these vacancies.

Starting or progressing your Civil Engineering career in New Zealand comes with the huge benefit of the opportunity to soak up the exceptional quality of life that NZ has to offer.

New Zealand is a country of outstanding natural beauty, boasting an outdoorsy, family-friendly, laid-back culture. As well as being extremely safe, New Zealand locals are very friendly, and the country is regularly ranked as one of the best, and happiest places to live in the world. Quality of life in New Zealand is superb, the country scores especially highly for health, environment, jobs and community. A healthy work-life balance is a must for New Zealanders, and as time off work is protected by law in NZ, having time away from the office enjoying the great outdoors, beautiful weather and the easy-going vibe, could soon be your reality.

If a change of scene from the UK appeals to you, you’ll be pleased to learn that New Zealand offers competitive salaries, good job security and opportunities of professional development, and many engineering roles are on the New Zealand government ‘Green List’ meaning candidates are eligible for working visas and residency.

At MDRS we don’t work with employers unless they are ‘accredited employers’. This means that once you have accepted a job offer in New Zealand the Accredited Employer Working Visa application process is a simple next step. Currently, most Accredited Employer Working Visa applications are approved within six weeks, making the move to New Zealand and your ‘designer’ lifestyle closer than you think.

For more information or for an informal, confidential chat please contact mike@mdrs.net.au

25 Aug 2025

Principal & Senior Water Engineers – Auckland

MDRS are currently working with a leading multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy in their search for senior and principal level water engineers for their Auckland based Three Waters Team.

These roles are located in their Auckland CBD office (other locations can be considered) and will be focused on the design, planning and managing of three waters infrastructure projects.

The Three Waters Team are currently very busy with a wide-ranging mix of projects throughout New Zealand, and you will be offered a varied workload and interesting projects to design and deliver.

Responsibilities include:

Provide technical expertise, project management across a range of projects involving stormwater management plans, hydraulic modelling, engineering design, and other flood management and network projects.
Experience in the planning and design of water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects.
Strong client facing and business development skills.
Experience in mentoring junior team members.

We would be keen to hear from candidates who have:

7+ years work experience in related roles.
Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status or working towards it.
Experience in delivering stormwater projects.
Experience in hydrologic and hydraulic modelling and design of pipe and surface networks, or flood control systems.
Skills using or interpreting results with software such as InfoWorks ICM, MIKE DHI, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, TUFLOW and GIS.
Relevant degree such as a Bachelor of Engineering.

The company encourages a friendly, team-based culture and enjoys a very low staff turnover rate across their multiple offices throughout NZ. Also offered are flexible working arrangements with working from home, reduced hours options available.

Please register your interest for further information and a full job spec or call Mike Davidson +447476 264602 or email mike@mdrs.net.au

11 Jul 2025

12d Designer / Civil Designer – Tauranga

Are you an experienced 12d Civil Designer who is currently working in the Bay of Plenty but looking at your options?

Would you be keen to join an experienced team of 12d designers working on large Land Development projects?

Are you keen to work for a highly regarded, medium sized engineering consultancy where you are more than just a number?

If so, please feel free to register your interest in this brand-new role.

This engineering consultancy is currently undergoing a steady period of growth and is able to offer excellent ongoing career development and progression opportunities to ambitious engineers and designers. The civil engineering division is currently involved a wide range of commercial and large residential development projects and has very exciting couple of years ahead.

This role will offer the successful candidate the opportunity to join an experienced team of civil designers and be an integral part of the civil engineering / 12d design team. Any experience in training team members on 12d software or leading a team would be highly regarded.

You will ideally already be working in the consulting engineering sector in New Zealand with 5 years of civil engineering/12d experience. 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.

For more information or for an informal, confidential chat please contact Mike@mdrs.net.au or call +447476 264602

11 Jul 2025

Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Queenstown

Brand new Senior level Geotechnical Engineer role based in beautiful Queenstown.

This multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy has offices throughout New Zealand and already has a strong structural engineering team based in Queenstown and they are now looking to build a Geotechnical Engineering team in the region.

This role will be the first hire for the Geotechnical Engineering team and as such offers an excellent career opportunity to ambitious engineers who are looking to have a team built around them as the office and geotechnical division continues to grow.

Initially this role with be an all-rounder geotechnical engineer role that will cover all aspects of being an engineer, including analysing geotechnical data, preparing reports, liaising with authorities, as well as getting your hands dirty with on-site investigations and overseeing construction. The next hire for the team will be a Geotechnical Technician to assist this role.

You will initially be reporting into the Geotechnical Engineering Manager based in Christchurch so you will be given the freedom to plan your own workload and manage your own projects on a day-to-day basis.

At the same time, the role offers the chance to be part of a vibrant and highly experienced geotechnical, civil and structural engineering team spread across New Zealand, 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.

For more information or for an informal, confidential chat please contact Mike@mdrs.net.au or call +447476 264602.

28 May 2025

Civil Technician / CAD Technician – Civil 3D

Brand new Auckland based Civil Technician / CAD Draftsperson position – Civil 3D.

This well-respected NZ owned Multi-Disciplinary Engineering consultancy continues to grow and now requires a new team member within its CAD/Civil Engineering team in Auckland CBD.

Ideal applicants will be CAD Drafters / Civil Technicians with Civil 3D software and land development projects experience, who are looking for a role that would offer progression opportunities and the chance to work on large projects.

The organisation is a large New Zealand owned engineering consultancy with expertise across a number of engineering sectors. On offer are excellent training and development opportunities and relaxed flexi-time schedule to employees.

Ideal candidates will be diploma/cert qualified Civil / CAD Technicians with a good understanding of Civil 3D software package. You will also be experienced across a range of civil engineering projects, ideally residential development projects.

This role also offers support for ongoing training, career development opportunities and a very competitive salary package.

Experience is key but a high priority for this appointment will be the candidate’s personality and ambition to build their knowledge and a long-term career for themselves with the full support of their approachable management team in Auckland.

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.

Please get in touch with Mike if you wish to register your interest. mike@mdrs.net.au

26 May 2025

Senior 12d Civil Designer – Auckland

Are you an experienced 12d designer who is currently working in Auckland but looking at your options? Would you be keen to lead a small team of 12d designers working on large Land Development projects? Are you keen to work for a medium sized engineering consultancy where you are more than just a number? If so, please feel free to register your interest in this brand new, South CBD based role.

This role will offer the successful candidate the opportunity to lead a small team of civil designers and be the technical expert for the 12d team. Any experience in training team members on 12d software or leading a team would be highly regarded.

You will already be working in the consulting engineering sector in New Zealand with 10 years of civil engineering/12d experience. 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.

For more information or for an informal, confidential chat please contact Mike@mdrs.net.au or call +447476 264602.

09 Apr 2025

Geotechnical Engineer x 2 – Junior and Intermediate level roles

MDRS are currently working on a number of Geotechnical Engineering roles throughout New Zealand. At the moment we are prioritising the search for two Geotechnical Engineer roles that we have available in Queenstown.

If you are a Geotechnical Engineer and are interested in a move to one of the most beautiful parts of world or if you are lucky enough to already live in the region, we would be very happy to hear from you.

We have two very different opportunities available within two different consulting engineering firms. Both organisations have offices throughout NZ and established multi-disciplinary engineering teams in Queenstown.

For full role specs and company details please register your interest or contact Mike on mike@mdrs.net.au for an initial, confidential chat.

Ideally you will already be based in New Zealand and have full working rights.

A tertiary qualification in Geotechnical/Civil Engineering.
Minimum of 2 years professional experience in Geotechnical Engineering within a consulting engineering environment.
Local experience would be highly advantageous.
Strong technical knowledge in geotechnical engineering principles, soil mechanics, and foundation design.

For further information on the above roles or for an initial confidential chat please contact Mike on mike@mdrs.net.au

MDRS is also keen to hear from experienced Geotechnical, Civil and Structural Engineers who are looking to make the move from New Zealand to Australia. We have number of roles available in consulting engineering design firms based in Brisbane and Melbourne at the moment.

03 Feb 2025

Senior Structural Drafter

This employee-owned multi-disciplinary Engineering Consultancy is currently recruiting a Senior Structural Drafter for their Structural Engineering team based in Christchurch. This role also offers the option of being based in Auckland.

This role would suit an experienced Structural Drafter keen to advance their career in a senior level role which may lead to a Team Leader position.

The successful candidate will be responsible for playing significant role within the Christchurch team of structural design and draughting staff and act as the senior drafter on a number of significant projects.

The consultancy is resourced in structural, civil, geotechnical, environmental and fire engineering services and has offices in Auckland, Christchurch, and Whakatane. The individual engineering teams integrate with each other across projects in a supportive team working environment. Current projects include residential, commercial, and industrial builds for a range of architects, developers, planners, surveyors and building owners in both the private and public sectors.

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, approachable management, and a focus on staff wellbeing and career development across the board.

You will be responsible for the preparation of structural engineering drawings using Revit across a wide range of building projects. As the senior drafter you will be providing mentoring and training to draughting staff. Maintaining the company systems including CAD library document and drawing file control and the preparation of documentation packages.

Alongside a market leading salary package, (depending on experience and registrations), the benefits on offer may include but are not limited to:

Annual bonus (discretionary).
Very flexible working conditions.
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 7 years professional experience in Structural Engineering drafting or detailing. New Zealand based experience is required.
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
Strong technical ability in the use of AutoCAD and Revit structures software package.

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

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.

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