Development Engineer

About the role

Join our team as a Development Engineer, where you'll play a key role in delivering assets to the Council through land development projects.

You'll be responsible for evaluating engineering aspects of Resource Consent applications, setting engineering-specific conditions of consent, approving engineering plans for civil infrastructure, and overseeing the construction phase to ensure compliance with industry standards.

Additionally, you'll issue S224 approvals, contributing to the successful completion of projects.

Key responsibilities

Imposing engineering conditions on resource consents

Approving engineering design reports and plans

Managing the construction phase of new developments and ensuring that high quality assets are delivered to Council

Monitoring the defect\'s liability period

Approving the release of uncompleted works and maintenance bonds

Assisting with maintaining and updating Engineering Standards and Code of Practice.

Stakeholder management

About you

This role would suit someone down to earth, who likes to problem solve and isn\'t afraid of working in a challenging but rewarding industry.

You bring a wealth of experience in engineering particularly transportation design and reporting, along with a solid understanding of design and construction standards across all land development engineering disciplines.

Your ability to engage with a diverse range of stakeholders—including consultants, developers, customers, and contractors—sets you apart.

You will also have :

Hands-on experience with land development engineering design and construction.

Experience with reviewing resource consent applications and associated engineering documents.

Knowledge of 3 waters reticulation systems, pavements, road safety and land management.

A full clean driver\'s licence.

Sound understanding of the RMA and knowledge of related legislation is desirable

Site experience would be an advantage.

Experience working in an office environment, utilising your computer skills to streamline processes.

A willingness to learn and adapt, maintain confidentiality, and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.

About us

For several years Selwyn has been experiencing rapid and sustained economic and population growth.

With this growth comes a vibrant community, fantastic facilities, and exciting career opportunities!

Our main offices are based in Rolleston, centrally located within the district and an easy commute from Christchurch.

There\'s parking nearby, flexible working options and a great range of benefits for permanent staff including :

Great work-life balance with the flexibility to work in with your commitments.

Life insurance

Wellbeing and volunteer leave

Free parking

Three days paid leave between Christmas and New Year

Discounts with local and national businesses

Career coaching and development

Our values are important to all of us and represent the way we work :

Be a good human

Be brave - Think differently

Better together.

Make it Happen for Selwyn

Selwyn District Council honours Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

We are committed to working with our Treaty partner to deliver on our obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

We value the safety of our community - this role requires a satisfactory safety check including police vetting and for you to pass a drug and alcohol test.

If you are driven to join a fun and vibrant team and do an exceptional job which contributes meaningfully to the lives of people in Selwyn, we\'d love to hear from you.

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