Senior Civil Engineer

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

• Category: Civil Engineering

Description

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Job Description

We’re looking for Senior Civil Engineers with a background in transport projects to join our high-performing Auckland team. Whether your experience lies in site works, drainage general roading, utilities, transit projects, construction supervision, or broader civil infrastructure, we’re open to shaping the role around your unique skillset and career goals. You'll contribute to a diverse range of exciting transport projects that shape New Zealand’s future, such as Northwest Rapid Transit, Eastern Busways and Wellesley Street Bus Improvements.

How you’ll make a difference

• Deliver and support the design of transport infrastructure projects ranging from early concept through to detailed design.

• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, clients, and stakeholders to develop innovative and practical civil engineering solutions across both major and smaller-scale transport projects.

• Coach and mentor graduates and early-career professionals, helping to build technical capability and foster professional growth within the team.

Salary range for this role is $115 - 137k pea + benefits. Flexible working pattern including start/ finish times and working from home. Ideally, we are looking for someone full-time (40 hours per week) but we are open to part-time (30 hours per week) to support and encourage work/life balance.

Qualifications

The qualities that help you thrive

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes, you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.

• Approximately 5 years of civil engineering experience, with a focus on transport-related projects, ideally in New Zealand.

• A relevant tertiary qualification in civil engineering.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a passion for contributing to complex infrastructure projects.

Additional Information

Why you’ll love working with us

• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options

• Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year

• Volunteer and representation leave

• Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.

Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

Company

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Aecom

AECOM’s purpose is to create, enhance and sustain the world’s built, natural and social environments.

We work with clients in more than 150 countries to design (including planning, architecture and engineering), build, finance, operate and maintain diverse types of infrastructure.

Our work embraces a range of markets, including:

• Buildings
• Energy
• Environment
• Facilities
• Government support
• Natural resources development
• Transportation
• Urban development
• Water

AECOM connects specialists across a global network to address complex challenges with broad vision, deep technical expertise and interdisciplinary insight, and deliver solutions that increase performance, quality and resilience for our clients.

During 2014, AECOM acquired URS Corporation and Hunt Construction Group.

In the 12 months ending September 31, 2014, our combined revenue totaled $19.5 billion.