9 Construction jobs in Canterbury
Project Manager - Civil Construction
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Project Manager - Christchurch
· Competitive market rates
· Complex and multi-discipline infrastructure projects
· Career growth opportunities
Do you want to work for a dynamic, exciting, and multiple award-winning civil construction business, that demands lateral thinking and a solution focus to succeed?
Hunter Civil has projects across Canterbury and the South Island in 3 waters reticulation and pump stations, water and waste water treatment, temporary works, retaining walls, bridges, skate parks, marine developments and complex structures. They have a solid track record of doing extremely difficult challenging and high-quality projects.
As one of a team of Project Managers you will be responsible for the smooth operation of one/several civil construction sites including management of the programme, budget, resources, methodology, construction detailing, HSQE and more.
This is a full time challenging role best suited to someone who has highly developed critical thinking skills, is details driven, able to build, develop and lead high performing teams. This will require highly disciplined organisational skills, necessary to succeed in this highly dynamic challenging industry.
Required experience and skills:
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A solid experience working within the NZ civil construction industry – we are looking at candidates capable of taking projects from tender development to handover, ideally with minimum of 5 years’ experience, typically with a value of $500K to $10M.
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An in depth understanding of contractual facets of construction – especially NZ3910:2013, and change management.
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A proven delivery record of leading multiple projects to successful outcomes.
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Able to produce detailed reports on project performance.
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Superb communication skills to develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
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Hold a relevant tertiary education within civil industry/engineering.
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Proficiency using MS Project or similar project management software. Create and/or contribute to the detailed construction programme. Monitor and update regularly.
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Interpret and advise on job designs, value engineer where appropriate, project plans, and assist project controls, including budgeting, scheduling, planning and risk.
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Develop workforce management plan, and plan for current and future work.
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Ability to lead and direct Project/Site Engineers, on site operational teams and coordinate with the wider Management team.
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Alignment of key results areas and KPI’s to meet company’s objectives and vision to deliver physical outcomes at scale and pace.
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Working closely with the Operation Manager and the Contracts Manager to identify ideas to innovate and improve the delivery of the project.
What’s on offer with our client:
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Ongoing support and opportunities for career progression.
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Excellent exposure to a range of complex, dynamic and challenging projects, where your existing skills and experience can be leveraged, while providing new work type opportunities.
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Competitive remuneration package and high levels of autonomy.
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A great company culture with a dynamic and long serving team that results in a fun place to work.
If you’re focused on your career progression, expanding your skills and challenging your capabilities, Hunter Civil is the right choice.
In return you will be matched with rewarding remuneration packages to suit individual experience, internal/external training and career development and a highly driven and skilled team that produces outcomes through accountability.
Applicants for this position must have New Zealand residency or an open New Zealand work visa. Unfortunately, we cannot consider candidates who require a job offer or visa condition changes under an Immigration NZ Accredited Employer to work in New Zealand. Additionally, all candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.
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Construction Technicians Wanted in Canterbury
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Nationwide - Roles available across all regions of New Zealand
Pay & Benefits:
- Min $25.00 per hour to a maximum of $40.00 per hour
- Minimum 30 hours guaranteed per week
- Full-time, permanent roles
- PPE and tools provided
- Opportunity to work on major infrastructure and commercial projects
Job Description:
Extrastaff, a Labour Hire Company, is hiring full-time Construction Technicians for deployment on infrastructure and commercial construction projects throughout New Zealand. Positions are full-time and permanent, with site location based on project demand
Key Responsibilities:
- Tasks required of you that is within your skills and capabilities that is necessary for the business of the company.
- Comply with all aspects of any contract, project or task and deliver customer services that meets or exceed the expectation of the customer or the Extrastaff business.
- Erect Scaffolding or ladders for assembling structures above ground level.
- Creating structures, forms or chutes and pouring concrete.
- Cover subfloors with building paper to keep out moisture and lay hardwood, parquet, or wood-strip-block floors by nailing floors to subfloor or cementing them to mastic or asphalt base.
- Fill cracks or other defects in plaster or plasterboard and sand patch, using patching plaster, trowel, and sanding tool.
- Position and secure steel bars, rods, cables, or mesh in concrete forms, using fasteners, rod-bending machines, blowtorches, or hand tools.
- General labouring cleaning construction sites as required by managers
- Loading and unloading building and construction materials, tools and equipment and transporting them around building sites.
- All other duties as assigned.
Skills and experience required:
- Some experience in construction industry is preferable, but not essential.
- Friendly, with good time management, & excellent work ethic are essential
- Time management skills
- A commitment to learning and developing your skills within the industry
- Sound knowledge of H&S procedures
- Reliable and hardworking
- Fabricate and install custom joinery and cabinetry
- General framing, fix-outs, door hanging, skirting and architraves
- Measure and cut materials with precision
- Work as part of a team
- Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient workspace
- Collaborate with other trades where needed
- Must be able to pass Criminal Check and Drug Test
Nationwide Opportunity and Travel:Although this role is listed in Otago, we are recruiting for positions to be deployed across all regions of New Zealand, depending on project requirements.For for clarification, these regions are
North Island: Northland, Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Gisborne, Hawke’s Bay, Taranaki, Manawatu-Whanganui, Wellington.
South Island: Tasman, Nelson, Marlborough, West Coast, Canterbury, Otago, Southland.
Applicants are invited to apply from any of these regions and must be willing to travel or relocate within the country as needed, relocation costs will be covered by the company
How to Apply: If you are looking for a new challenge with an opportunity for a dynamic working environment and the possibility of travel, please click APPLY, attach your resume and brief covering letter outlining your experience.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
Construction and Manufacturing Workers
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Join Our Team of Construction and Manufacturing Workers in New Zealand
Are you a dedicated and skilled professional in the construction and manufacturing industry? We're seeking highly motivated individuals to join our team of Construction and Manufacturing Workers in beautiful New Zealand. If you're ready to put your skills to work and enjoy a minimum guaranteed 30 hours per week, then this is the opportunity you've been looking for. Candidates must have at least min. of 1 year experience in Construction and Manufacturing.
Key Skill Requirements:
- Electrical: Blueprint analysis, wiring setup, fault diagnosis, electrical system installation, elevator maintenance, and solar PV systems.
- Sheetmetal: Blueprint analysis, metal selection (stainless steel, galvanized iron, mild steel, aluminium, copper), shaping, assembly, and finishing.
- Construction: Framework erection, material shaping, brick laying, wood and component assembly, alignment, and building with various materials.
- Glass and Mirrors: Glass cutting, installation, and finishing for various applications.
- Tiling and Plastering: Surface preparation, material mixing, plasterboard installation, and waterproofing.
- Plumbing: Plumbing system layout, installation, and maintenance for various systems.
- Heavy Plant Operation: Equipment operation, attachment management, and routine servicing.
- Production Equipment Operation: Operating a variety of production machinery and equipment.
- Metalwork: Metal shaping, welding, joining, and finishing.
- Artistic Metalwork: Forging, shaping, finishing, and electroforming.
- Versatile Construction: A wide range of construction tasks, including material handling, concrete work, insulating, and more.
Positions available in the following regions: Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Hawkes Bay, Manawatu-Whanganui, Wellington, Tasman, Nelson, Marlborough, West Coast, Southland, Northland, Taranaki, Gisborne, Canterbury, Otago. When workers are required to travel, appropriate travel and accommodation expenses will be provided.
Don't miss this opportunity to join our team of Construction and Manufacturing Workers in New Zealand. If you believe you are the right candidate for this role, please submit your CV through the link.
Please note that all applications will be reviewed but only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Calls will not be fielded for this role.
Construction Support Technician
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About the Business and the Role : Our business Shah Enterprise Limited T/A Infinity Recruitment is a successful privately owned company offering services for commercial ,industrial & Residential, construction projects. To support growth within our business we are currently accepting applications for 20 permanent positions of Construction Support Technician This Role Required to travel or work in below regions, Otago, Canterbury, Auckland, Bay Of Plenty Wellington or South Island. 35 Hours/ Week Guaranteed Hours.
- Read drawings and plans, and estimating quantities of materials required
- laying bricks and blocks, spreading mortar between joints, and removing excess mortar
- erecting frameworks, roof frames, roofs and walls
- laying flooring, carpets and tiles
- painting and wallpapering surfaces
- applying plaster and cement coatings to walls
- building and installing fittings
- making and installing glass products
- Installing Shrink wrap on scaffolding structure
- installing plumbing and drainage systems, guttering and other rainwater systems
- installing gas appliances and airconditioning piping and ducting
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Ability to stand walk and work at height as scaffolding may require working at heights.
- Must be physically fit as there will be heavy lifting involved.
- Install Safety Nets for fall protection.
- Install Temporary Surface Protection.
- Help in any warehouse work , Construction sites or Industrial work
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Ability to read and communicate simple instructions and effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to co-workers.
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Ability to follow procedures from senior foreman/ Managers to ensure jobs are done on timely manner.
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Ability to comply with company’s safety requirements and procedures.
- Must be willing to work outside office hours (e.g. early mornings late nights and on weekends) as our job depends on permissible weather conditions.
- Must have minimum 3 years of related work experience in construction industry
- 35 Hours/ Week Guaranteed Hours and can go upto 68 Hours/week depending on clients requirements.
Construction Labourers
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These are hands-on opportunites to contribute to various construction sites, supporting skilled tradespeople and helping maintain safe, efficient work environments. Roles may include general labouring, site clean-up, material handling, and assisting with basic construction tasks.
To be considered for this role, applicants must have
A valid Site Safe certificate Personal Protective Equipment(PPE) ready for use A strong work ethic and commitment to safety: Reliability and punctuality The ability to work collaboratively within a team Previous experience in the construction industry is advantageous
What We Offer:
We value our team and offer: Competitive hourly rates Weekly pay cycles Consistent work opportunities A supportive and professional work environmentHow to Apply:If you're ready to take the next step in your construction career, apply online today. We look forward to welcoming motivated individuals who are ready to contribute and grow with us.
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
Principal Civil Engineer - Water
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**Description**
Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That's why at Stantec, we always **design with community in mind.**
We care about the communities we serve-because they're our communities too. We're designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.
**About the role**
We have an outstanding opportunity for an experienced professional to join our team, and lead some significant projects across both New Zealand and Australia.
As an experienced **Principal Civil Engineer,** we see joining our growing and diverse water team as a great career move, and we are open to the role being based in one of our many New Zealand office locations.
This is an exciting opportunity to further your career as part of an international leader in infrastructure. You will join an established multi-disciplined team ad have the technical support of our extensive design resources based in New Zealand and across the world. You will be applying your technical knowledge, working alongside experienced and up & coming specialists around the country to deliver sustainable and commercially viable engineering solutions for our clients across New Zealand.
You will contribute to development of proposals for clients as well as developing business from a local client base. In addition, as a Principal Civil Engineer you will:
* Project Technical Lead on a variety of projects to ensure the team delivers on Project agreed outputs on budget, on time and to quality standards.
* Work closely and engage regularly with key clients, understanding their needs and problems they face, able to get in front of projects and influence outcomes for successful team outcomes.
* leadwork with team leads in ensuring the team's technical development is ongoing.
* Produce quality project outputs, ensuring scope changes are closely monitored and design work is adequately resourced, reviewed and programmed.
* Plan, programme, co-ordinate and write reports for specific projects.
* Prepare cost estimates for project design and construction.
* Prepare tender documents and specifications for projects.
**About you**
You will be an experienced Civil Engineer with a proven track record of successfully delivering stormwater, water and/or wastewater projects and working collaboratively with clients and colleagues across the country.
You'll be a confident communicator with an engineering tertiary qualification plus 10 or more years' experience, able to develop strong internal and external client relationships, carry out all aspects of project delivery and oversight of technical delivery, including client and stakeholder consultation and negotiation when required.
Your own self-management skills will be as important as your technical and project delivery ones. You will need to be able to prioritise workloads whilst maintaining strong and trusting working relationships with our clients' and colleague's both locally and across the broader Stantec business.
**What we offer**
Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.
* Flexible Working Arrangements including purchasing up to 4 weeks additional leave and provision for school term contracts
* Learning and Talent Development Programs including global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning
* Mentoring for your own development
* Professional Memberships
* Health Insurance - Income Protection Insurance - Life Insurance
* Service Recognition Awards
* Employee Assistance Program
**About us**
The Stantec community unites approximately 30,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring water, transport and infrastructure projects to life. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction and commissioning is built on a nearly 200-year history. So, when we take on a project, we see the opportunity to make a lasting connection with the people and places where we live and work.
**How to apply**
Please apply directly online.
No Agency CVs will be accepted.
**Qualifications**
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**Primary Location** : New Zealand-Auckland-Auckland
**Other Locations** : New Zealand-Waikato-Hamilton, New Zealand-Nelson-Nelson, New Zealand-Canterbury-Christchurch, New Zealand-Tauranga-Tauranga, New Zealand-Otago-Dunedin, New Zealand-Wellington-Wellington
**Organization** : BC-3101 Water-NZ New Zealand
**Employee Status** : Regular
**Job Level** : Individual Contributor
**Travel** : No
**Schedule** : Full-time
**Job Posting** : Aug 26, 2025, 5:05:09 PM
**Req ID:** E7
#additional
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans
Senior Civil Engineer - Water
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**Description**
Senior Civil Engineer
Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That's why at Stantec, we always **design with community in mind** .
We care about the communities we serve-because they're our communities too. We're designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.
**About the role**
We have an exciting opportunity for a **Senior Civil Engineer** to join our winning team based in one of our many office locations nationwide. This is a great opportunity to push your career forward as part of an international leader in infrastructure. We have significant project work on, in both NZ and Australia that will see your professional career development through these project opportunities, formal and informal training and development, and other projects & opportunities that only a true Global Engineering consultancy can provide.
You will join an established multi-disciplined team, where there is a cluster of experienced engineers and project managers who can guide and mentor you as your build your career. You will be applying the technical knowledge you have, working alongside senior and up and coming specialists around the country to ensure extensive development for you.
Key aspects of the role will be:
* Lead on assigned projects to deliver the agreed outputs on budget, on time and to quality standards
* Determine client requirements, conduct and manage site surveys and investigations, produce calculations, cost estimates, specifications and drawings to ensure that technical designs provide quality solutions
* Organise tender documents, evaluate tenders and contracts.
* Develop and mentor junior staff
* Liaise continually with our clients to ensure that their expectations are met and that any concerns are heard and addressed appropriately
* Clearly understand the objectives of new and existing clients in order to undertake effective business development and identification of opportunities for Stantec.
* Produce quality project outputs, ensuring scope changes are closely monitored and design work is adequately resourced, reviewed and programmed.
**What you will bring**
You will be an experienced Civil Engineer with experience in general civil engineering projects, especially Water infrastructure. You have a passion for quality and timely project delivery, developing technical skills and growing your commercial understanding at a global consulting firm.
Attributes that will help you succeed in the role:
+ Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
+ 10 years relevant experience desirable, preferably in water infrastructure
+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
+ Great time management and prioritization skills and ability to work to tight deadlines
+ Resilience and agility
**What we offer**
Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.
+ Flexible Working Arrangements including purchasing up to 4 weeks additional leave and provision for school term contracts.
+ Learning and Talent Development Programs including global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning
+ Mentoring for your own development
+ Professional Memberships
+ Health Insurance - Income Protection Insurance - Life Insurance
+ Service Recognition Awards
+ Employee Assistance Program
**About us**
The Stantec community unites approximately 31,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring water, transport and infrastructure projects to life. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction and commissioning is built on a nearly 200-year history. So, when we take on a project, we see the opportunity to make a lasting connection with the people and places where we live and work.
**How to apply**
Please apply directly online.
No Agency CVs will be accepted.
**Qualifications**
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**Primary Location** : New Zealand-Auckland-Auckland
**Other Locations** : New Zealand-Waikato-Hamilton, New Zealand-Canterbury-Christchurch, New Zealand-Tauranga-Tauranga, New Zealand-Otago-Dunedin, New Zealand-Nelson-Nelson, New Zealand-Wellington-Wellington
**Organization** : BC-3101 Water-NZ New Zealand
**Employee Status** : Regular
**Job Level** : Individual Contributor
**Travel** : No
**Schedule** : Full-time
**Job Posting** : Aug 26, 2025, 5:04:25 PM
**Req ID:** E6
#additional
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans
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Senior Principal Civil Engineer
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**Description**
Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That's why, at Stantec, we always **design with community in mind.**
We care about the communities we serve - because they're our communities too. We're designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.
**About the role**
We are seeking a **Senior Principal Civil Engineer** to join our winning water team based in one of our many locations nationwide. Our team continues to win and deliver some of the most iconic projects, with this opportunity specifically delivering projects across both New Zealand and Australia. If you are looking to join a company that offers the perfect mix between exciting projects, great culture, career development and work/life balance then look no further.
This is an exciting opportunity for a professional with a proven track record of successfully delivering projects and working collaboratively with our clients and colleagues in other offices. You will have a chance to work on exciting large scale projects from the initial investigation right through to design and completion of construction. You will have the technical support of our extensive design resources based in New Zealand and the wider Asia Pacific area).
Key aspects of the roll will be:
* Project Technical Lead on a variety of projects to ensure the team delivers on Project agreed outputs on budget, on time and to quality standards.
* Working closely with key clients, understanding their needs and problems they face, able to get in front of projects and influence outcomes for successful team outcomes.
* Work with team members to ensure their technical development is ongoing.
* Liaise continually with our clients to ensure that their expectations are met and that any concerns are heard and addressed appropriately.
* Clearly understand the objectives of new and existing clients in order to undertake effective business development and identification of opportunities for Stantec.
* Produce quality project outputs, ensuring scope changes are closely monitored and design work is adequately resourced, reviewed and programmed.
* Prepare cost estimates for project design and construction.
* Contribute to proposal and bid development to support business development activities, including preparing proposal material as required and working with the delivery contractor.
**What you will bring**
Our preferred candidate for this role will have proven technical experience in water engineering projects encompassing water & wastewater projects. You will be experienced dealing with a range of clients and stakeholders including local authorities, government bodies and commercial companies.
Your own self-management skills will be as important as your technical and project delivery ones. You will need to be able to prioritise workloads whilst maintaining strong and trusting working relationships with our clients' and colleague's both locally and across the broader Stantec business.
You'll be a confident communicator with an engineering tertiary qualification with 20 or more years' experience, who is able to develop strong internal and external client relationships, carry out all aspects of project delivery and oversight of technical delivery, including client and stakeholder consultation and negotiation when required.
**What We Offer**
Along with a competitive salary, we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development and wellbeing are ongoing.
* Flexible Working Arrangements including purchasing up to 4 weeks additional leave and provision for school term contracts
* Learning and Talent Development Programs including Global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning
* Mentoring for your own development
* Professional memberships
* Health Insurance - Income Protection Insurance - Life Insurance
* Service Recognition Awards
* Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs
* Employee Assistance Program
**About us**
The Stantec community unites approximately 31,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring water, transport and infrastructure projects to life. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction and commissioning is built on a nearly 200-year history. So, when we take on a project, we see the opportunity to make a lasting connection with the people and places where we live and work.
**How to apply**
Please apply directly online, no agency assistance required.
**Qualifications**
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**Primary Location** : New Zealand-Auckland-Auckland
**Other Locations** : New Zealand-Waikato-Hamilton, New Zealand-Nelson-Nelson, New Zealand-Canterbury-Christchurch, New Zealand-Tauranga-Tauranga, New Zealand-Otago-Dunedin, New Zealand-Wellington-Wellington
**Organization** : BC-3101 Water-NZ New Zealand
**Employee Status** : Regular
**Job Level** : Individual Contributor
**Travel** : No
**Schedule** : Full-time
**Job Posting** : Aug 24, 2025, 5:27:40 PM
**Req ID:** E8
#additional
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans
Senior Civil Engineer - Water
Posted 15 days ago
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_"Having worked over 20 years, in both consultancies and council, my experience working at AECOM has been refreshing and motivating"_ - **_Dominique Keirens, Technical Director - Water Gold Coast, QLD_**
**Come grow with us.**
Become part of our dynamic Water business which boasts around 600 experts across Australia and New Zealand and 6000 globally. Collaborate with top-tier civil, mechanical, electrical, and process engineers to deliver a variety of captivating projects, from small initiatives to large-scale ventures, all the way from concept to completion. At AECOM, you'll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued.
**Everyone belongs at AECOM**
We're committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging - because great ideas come from diverse perspectives. AECOM is proud to be a **Fortune 500 Most Admired Company** , a **WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality** , # **Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025 Winner** and an **AWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer** .
**Job Description**
**How you'll make a difference**
Are you ready to shape the future of water infrastructure in Ōtautahi Christchurch? AECOM is looking for a Senior Civil Engineer -Water to join our high-performing and collaborative team.
Our team has a strong pipeline of exciting projects including Water Supply Renewals throughout Christchurch, key Engineer's Representative and Construction Administration roles, and project across various three water elements, this is your chance to make a real impact in your community while developing your career with a global industry leader.
+ Serve as Technical Lead on water infrastructure projects
+ Support and lead project delivery across the lifecycle - from design through to construction
+ Mentor and train junior staff across a range of technical and project delivery tasks
+ Manage client relationships and actively support work-winning efforts
+ Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams to meet project objectives, timelines and budgets
**Qualifications**
**The qualities that help you thrive**
The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don't tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.
+ Proven experience as a Project Technical Lead in water infrastructure
+ Deep understanding of local authority renewals programmes and three waters infrastructure
+ Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage at all levels - from contractors to councils
+ A collaborative mindset and a willingness to delegate and empower others
**Additional Information**
**Why you'll love working with us**
+ Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options.
+ 26 weeks paid parental leave, 2 weeks paid partner leave and up to 12 weeks paid alternative primary carer leave.
+ Share purchase plans.
+ Flex public holidays - swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better.
**Ready to push the limits of what's possible?**
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.
Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
**Learn more about life at AECOM:** LinkedIn, Facebook , Instagram, X, YouTube - explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more!
**About AECOM**
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.
**What makes AECOM a great place to work**
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you'll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you've always envisioned. Here, you'll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
**ReqID:** J
**Business Line:** Water
**Business Group:** DCS
**Strategic Business Unit:** ANZ
**Career Area:** Engineering
**Work Location Model:** Hybrid
**Legal Entity:** AECOM New Zealand Limited