Civil Designer

Location: Tauranga
Discipline: Engineering & Technical
Job type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive Salary depending upon experience
Contact name: Josh Ciardelli

Job ref: 283
Published: 12 days ago
Startdate: 2026-09-24
Our client is a progressive engineering consultancy delivering civil infrastructure and land development projects. 

The Role

You’ll work alongside engineers, surveyors and project leads to deliver practical civil designs. Your work will include:
  • Designing earthworks, roads, drainage and services for land development projects.
  • Preparing engineering plans, drawings, calculations and specifications.
  • Using Civil 3D and AutoCAD to develop and document designs.
  • Supporting engineering reports, consent applications and contract documentation.
  • Working with local authorities and other specialists to progress approvals.
  • Providing design input and technical support during construction.
 What we are looking for
  • A minimum of 3 years civil design experience, ideally on New Zealand land development projects.
  • Working proficiency in Civil 3D and strong AutoCAD skills.
  • Sound knowledge of New Zealand design standards and council requirements.
  • A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent practical experience.
  • The ability to manage your work, solve design challenges and communicate well with project teams and clients.
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