Senior Hydraulics Engineer

Brilliant people trusted to do brilliant things

Mott MacDonald is a vibrant and forward-thinking engineering, management, and development consultancy. Working together as a global team we plan, design, deliver and maintain the transport, energy, water, buildings, and wider infrastructure that is integral to people’s daily lives. We value excellence in every dimension of our business and continuously seek opportunities to improve what we do and how we do it.

We employ brilliant people who combine their diverse skills and experiences to achieve brilliant things. Whether you want to specialise or broaden your experience, you'll be supported by global specialists eager to share their expertise. With numerous opportunities to learn and grow, the possibilities are as diverse as our people. Working as a connected global team, we deliver impactful projects that shape the future.

The opportunity

Working as part of our multidisciplinary Buildings team, you will lead the design and delivery of hydraulic services across a range of projects throughout New Zealand.

You will work closely with clients, architects, contractors and fellow technical specialists to develop practical, sustainable and high-performing solutions that deliver exceptional outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading hydraulic services design from concept through to detailed design and construction support
• Delivering water, sanitary drainage, stormwater and specialist hydraulic systems
• Managing project deliverables and maintaining high technical standards
• Building strong client relationships and identifying opportunities for future work
• Mentoring and supporting developing engineers
• Collaborating with local and global technical experts across the Mott MacDonald network
• Contributing to the continued growth of our Buildings business in New Zealand

About you

We are looking for someone who brings:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in engineering or a related discipline
• Proven experience delivering hydraulic services design within the buildings sector
• Strong knowledge of New Zealand building codes, standards and industry requirements
• Experience working across commercial, healthcare, education, industrial or public sector projects
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A collaborative approach and commitment to delivering quality outcomes
• Chartered status, or progress towards chartership, is desirable

Why Mott MacDonald?

Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant.

We offer:

• The opportunity to work on some of New Zealand's most interesting and meaningful projects
• Access to global technical expertise and professional networks
• Ongoing learning, development and career progression opportunities
• Flexible and agile working arrangements
• A competitive remuneration and benefits package
• An inclusive, supportive and collaborative culture
• A genuine opportunity to influence the projects you work on as part of an employee-owned business

Apply now

If you are an experienced Hydraulic Engineer looking to work on complex and rewarding projects within a collaborative and growing team, we would love to hear from you.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

Agile working

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments. We embrace agility, flexibility and trust.