Civil Design Engineer

Location: Wellington
Discipline: Construction & Built Environment
Job type: Permanent
Salary: up to $165000 per annum
Contact name: Josh Ciardelli

Job ref: 234
Published: 10 days ago
Startdate: 2026-07-01
Civil Design Engineer – Sr. Civil Design Engineer

The Opportunity

Our client is a progressive engineering consultancy delivering civil infrastructure and land development projects.  

The Role
You will provide technical expertise across a range of residential, commercial and infrastructure developments, manage projects from concept through to construction.
  • Lead the design and delivery of civil engineering and land development projects.
  • Manage project programmes, budgets and technical deliverables.
  • Prepare and review engineering reports, calculations, specifications and design documentation.
  • Coordinate with surveyors, planners, structural engineers, councils and contractors.
  • Attend client meetings, site visits and construction inspections.
  • Ensure designs comply with New Zealand standards, council requirements and industry best practice.
  • Identify project risks and develop practical engineering solutions.
What We're Looking For
  • Bachelor of Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification.
  • Approximately 5-10 years' experience
  • Background in land development or infrastructure design within a Consultancy
  • Experience with Civil 3D, 12d or similar design software.
What's On Offer
  • Competitive salary package.
  • Career progression into technical or people leadership.
  • Interesting and varied civil engineering projects
  • Professional development and ongoing training.
  • Flexible working environment.
  • Supportive team culture focused on collaboration and innovation.
  • Stable organization, secured business for the foreseeable future
About Jigsaw Staffing
Jigsaw Staffing is a Bay of Plenty based recruitment business specialising in permanent placements. We have 8 specialist divisions
  • Construction & Built Environment
  • Engineering & Technical
  • Legal
  • Supply Chain & Logistics
  • Office, Commercial & Finance
  • Sales & Marketing
  • HR & People
  • Executive Recruitment