Senior Civil Engineer

Job Description

Archway Recruitment has partnered with CMP New Zealand to appoint a Senior Civil Engineer to support the growth of their Wellington-based water infrastructure team. CMP Consulting Group is a multidisciplinary engineering consultancy specialising in water, wastewater and infrastructure projects across New Zealand and Australia. Backed by the ASX-listed Vysarn Group, CMP offers the opportunity to work on high-profile water infrastructure projects across the Tasman. The Opportunity We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Civil Engineer, based in Wellington with water industry design experience to join our team in our Hutt Central office. In this role you will play a key part in developing technical solutions and delivering projects on a variety of long-term contracts for our valued clients across New Zealand and Australia. As a versatile engineer, you will be able to pursue your interests in engineering, project management and client relationships, with opportunities for leading key client contracts and/or team leadership for the right candidate. This role will require you to work with and train younger engineers on the job, whilst being supported by and learning from a group of Principal engineers who are leaders in the water industry. As such, your strong communication skills, including the ability to establish effective working relationships, will be critical to your success. Key Responsibilities Master planning through to conceptual, functional, detailed design, and construction support of water assets – treatment plants, storages, pipelines and pump stations Appreciating client or project technical requirements, developing solutions and leading the preparation of multi-disciplinary design documentation Design-only and design & construct projects with construction partners Working directly with our clients to build strong relationships and deliver consistently to meet their needs Managing design projects and/or leading or reviewing civil designs Guiding preparation and/or preparing technical drawings in 2D and 3D to Client specifications and digital engineering standards Opportunity to have input into the strategic direction of CMP into the future by drawing on your experience, knowledge and contacts in the industry. About You Minimum 7 years’ experience Tertiary qualification in Civil or Environmental Engineering; Experience in civil engineering is required, with consulting experience in the water industry. Similar infrastructure industries will be considered. Demonstrated ability to undertake civil design and work effectively across disciplines Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team as well as independently to budgeted hours and timeframes Chartered (CPEng) or ability to obtain these within an agreed timeframe (with CMP support) Why CMP? Flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Opportunity to join a growing New Zealand business. Exposure to NZ / AU major water and infrastructure projects. Strong technical team and collaborative culture. Professional development and ongoing training opportunities. Paid industry memberships and support for professional development. Commitment to sustainability, community outcomes and staff wellbeing. If you're looking for an opportunity to work on meaningful water infrastructure projects while helping shape the future of a growing consultancy, we'd like to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr