Senior Civil Engineer

Shape a better world with us

At Mott MacDonald, we’re a global, employee-owned consultancy delivering projects that improve communities, protect the environment, and create long-term value across New Zealand.

Our Auckland Civil & Water team is growing, and we’re looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to help deliver meaningful water and civil infrastructure projects across Auckland and the upper North Island.

You’ll take ownership of varied project work while growing your technical, project management and leadership capability with support from an experienced local team and wider global network.

Your Opportunity

As a Senior Civil Engineer, you’ll support the planning, design and delivery of water and civil infrastructure projects, working closely with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary teams.

You’ll also mentor junior engineers, build your profile across the New Zealand water sector, and contribute to a strong Auckland project pipeline.

What you’ll do

• Deliver civil design across water, wastewater and stormwater projects
• Prepare technical documentation, drawings, specifications and schedules
• Support construction monitoring, contract administration and site engagement
• Work with clients, delivery partners and multidisciplinary teams
• Develop your project management, leadership and technical capability
• Mentor and support graduate and intermediate engineers

About you

You are an experienced civil engineer who enjoys technical delivery, collaboration and mentoring others.

You’ll bring:

• A tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• Experience in water, wastewater and/or stormwater infrastructure
• Strong civil design capability, including pipeline and hydraulic design exposure
• Consulting experience and confidence engaging with clients and stakeholders
• An interest in growing your technical, leadership and client-facing capability
• Working toward or holding CPEng status is advantageous

Why Mott MacDonald

At Mott MacDonald, we value the people behind the projects.

You’ll benefit from:

• Employee ownership, with a stake and voice in our shared success
• Flexible and agile working arrangements
• Professional development, mentoring and career pathways
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values diversity and wellbeing

Ready to make a difference?

If you’re ready to grow your career while delivering infrastructure that matters, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and join a team committed to improving society through engineering excellence.

You’ve got this!

We’re committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications for part-time or job-shared roles where possible.

Employee ownership

• Our employee ownership model means no external investors, just us, creating a culture of shared success.
• Our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, giving them a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses.
• As your career grows, so does your stake, recognising your long-term impact and contribution.
• Your voice matters, with the opportunity to connect directly with senior leadership through formal channels to help shape our future.

Our benefits package is designed to enhance your experience:

• A flexible and agile work atmosphere that caters to your professional journey and life's special moments
• A competitive salary complemented by Discretionary Group and Personal Performance Bonuses for eligible employees
• Comprehensive coverage including life, personal accident, and salary continuance insurance, providing peace of mind during uncertain times
• Opportunities to enhance your work-life balance through the option to purchase extra annual leave
• Employee resource groups including the Inclusive Network for Women, Corporate Social Responsibility and more

You've got this!
We endorse a diverse and inclusive workplace and look to provide suitable opportunities for employees including the opportunity for part time and job shared roles where possible. If you are interested in this role and looking for a part time permanent opportunity, please apply!