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Senior Civil Engineer

Senior Civil Engineer

GHDHamilton, Waikato, New Zealand
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Senior Civil Engineer

GHD , Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand

Job Description

Bring your curiosity and determination to make a positive impact on the future of transport, and we’ll help you on your journey. Join our team of globally connected specialists to help solve complex transport challenges and experience groundbreaking projects from idea to delivery, and beyond.

We’re seeking a driven and experienced Senior Civil Engineer to join our team in Hamilton and help lead and deliver diverse, high‑profile projects across New Zealand.

The Role

  • Lead the planning, design and construction oversight of complex infrastructure projects from concept to delivery.
  • Monitor and manage project execution to ensure quality, schedule and budget targets are met.
  • Conduct engineering inspections, interpret drawings / specifications and recommend remedial works when required.
  • Coordinate contract and project management activities including subcontractor liaison and stakeholder communications.
  • Mentor and support project teams, fostering innovation, process improvement and continuous learning.
  • Collect, analyse and interpret project data to support decision making and deliver client‑driven outcomes.
  • Maintain currency with engineering standards, best practices and emerging technologies within the infrastructure sector.

About You

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
  • 8–15 years of professional engineering experience, ideally working toward or holding CPEng certification.
  • Demonstrated design experience across a broad range of infrastructure projects.
  • A proactive, self‑starting mindset with a strong drive to shape and grow your career.
  • Excellent client‑relationship capability, you build trusted partnerships and recognise opportunities to add value.
  • Proven project delivery mindset – you thrive in delivering high quality, collaborative outcomes for clients and project teams alike.
  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, comfortable using engineering tools and software.
  • Exceptional communication and teamwork skills, able to work effectively in multi‑disciplinary environments.
  • An appetite for learning, mentoring others and contributing within a diverse, inclusive team culture.
  • What Does GHD Offer

    Join a high‑performing team delivering a diverse range of civil infrastructure projects across New Zealand. As part of our growing team, you’ll work on a broad portfolio of civil infrastructure projects, from local developments to large‑scale initiatives within our global network. With a strong pipeline of work, a supportive team culture, and access to varied and meaningful projects, this is a great opportunity to grow your technical skills, take on new challenges, and shape a long‑term career in civil infrastructure.

    Click ‘Apply’ to submit your CV.

    Equal Employment Opportunity

    At GHD we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities and invites applications from people of all nationalities, genders, and cultural backgrounds.

    Office Shutdown Period

    Please be aware that our office will be closed from Thursday 25th December 2025 to Friday, 9th January 2026 . We will reopen on Monday, 12th January 2026 . During this period, there will be delays in processing applications and responding to enquiries.

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