Principal Civil Engineer

Job Description

As Principal Civil Engineer, you will have the opportunity to shape and grow Egis' engineering presence across Northland, be able to influence national and international projects while playing a key role in the next phase of our regional expansion. This is a unique leadership opportunity for a commercially minded engineer who enjoys expanding on regional relationships, creating opportunities and making a tangible impact. Working alongside local councils, community stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams, you will help drive business growth, win meaningful projects and influence the development of communities throughout the region. Combining business development, client engagement and technical leadership, you will be a trusted advisor to clients while helping connect them with the full breadth of Egis' expertise.

What you’ll do:

• Grow Egis' presence across Northland by fostering and expanding existing client relationships and identifying new opportunities.
• Lead business development activities, including proposals, fee estimates, offers of service and work-winning initiatives.
• Build trusted partnerships with local government, public sector and private sector clients.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance throughout the project lifecycle, from feasibility and design through to construction administration and certification.
• Lead and support the delivery of both community infrastructure projects including parks, reserves, sports fields, shared paths, community facilities, local road improvements and industrial heavy civil.
• Review technical deliverables, provide quality assurance and mentor engineers and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Collaborate with planners, landscape architects, transport specialists and project managers to deliver integrated client solutions.

Qualifications

You are a Chartered Civil Engineer who combines technical credibility with commercial acumen and a genuine passion for enhancing existing client relationships. You've established yourself as a trusted advisor, demonstrate how to identify and create opportunities, and enjoy working collaboratively to deliver high-quality outcomes for clients and communities. Whether you're leading projects sharing knowledge or developing new business opportunities, you're motivated by making a tangible impact and helping teams succeed.

To be successful in this role, you'll bring:

• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status, or eligibility to obtain registration.
• Significant civil engineering consulting experience predominantly within New Zealand.
• A strong track record of existing client relationships and securing new work.
• Experience delivering community infrastructure, local government, land development heavy civil or related civil engineering projects.
• Strong commercial awareness, including contract management, risk management and project financial performance.
• The ability to review technical deliverables and provide guidance, mentoring and quality assurance to others.
• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• A collaborative, approachable style and a desire to contribute to a positive team culture.

Highly regarded:

• Demonstrated experience as an Engineer's Representative (ER), Contract Administrator (CA), Engineer to Contract (ETC) or Independent Certifier.
• Existing networks within Northland, local government or community infrastructure sectors with proven experience winning work.
• Experience overseeing projects through construction and contract administration phases.

Additional Information

• Genuine flexibility with hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Employer-funded Southern Cross health insurance
• Employer-funded life insurance cover
• Annual wellbeing allowance
• Chartership support, paid professional memberships and study assistance
• Additional annual leave purchase options
• Access to career opportunities across a global engineering, consulting and operations business
• An inclusive team culture that celebrates performance and rewards accordingly.
• Paid Primary and Secondary Carer Leave Policy, reflecting our commitment to work-life balance.
• Support structures like our Employee Assistance Program, professional mentoring, and buddy program for new starters.

We are open to considering this role on a full-time, part-time or job-share basis. Please let us know of your flexibility requirements.

Egis is committed to creating an inclusive, creative culture that embraces diversity and flexibility. We offer generous parental leave, support flexible work practices and strive to create an environment where employees can connect, collaborate, grow and succeed.

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