Principal Civil Engineer - Three Waters

Mott MacDonald is a global, employee-owned management, engineering, and development consultancy. Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in all we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities. 

Our locally based teams are deeply committed to the communities they serve. Over the years, we’ve played pivotal roles in strategic projects across New Zealand. Our diverse team, comprising skilled engineers, project managers, leaders, digital designers, and advisors, is dedicated to shaping the communities in which we live, while opening opportunities for connected thinking with our clients and people.

The role. What you will do:

Our busy and growing team is currently seeking an experienced Principal Civil Engineer in the Water Sector with demonstrated experience in multidisciplinary projects, hydraulics and construction monitoring/supervision. 
Joining Mott MacDonald will provide you with exciting opportunities to work alongside industry-leading professionals on a wide range of water projects within the Asia Pacific region and beyond. You will build connections with our local and international experts and bring this knowledge to our clients and to their projects. 

As our new Principal Civil Engineer, you will join an innovative and motivated team of engineers in Wellington, preparing outline and detailed civil engineering designs, producing technical and commercial specifications, managing projects and working in close partnership with clients and contractors.

This role will be pivotal in further developing our existing relationships with local clients. This role will present you with a fantastic opportunity to further develop your technical and management skills through your project work, with great prospects for career progression. You will also be able to use your skills and experience to mentor more junior members of the team.

About you:

You will have a tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering with extensive experience under your belt. You will have capability in a range of civil water design skill areas, such as pressure/rising mains, trenchless techniques, gravity pipelines (sewer and stormwater), pump stations and reservoirs and your design management experience will include working on complex infrastructure.
We are looking for someone with excellent client relationship management skills, who takes pride in their ability to communicate and who can work with a diverse range of stakeholders.
You will have the ability to manage/direct multi-disciplinary three waters design projects to achieve business objectives of quality, time, and cost. 

You’ve got this!

This is a great opportunity to join a global consultancy that is growing and is pushing ahead in the local market. If you are looking for an opportunity to work in a fast-growing business with an organisation that is shaping the communities in which we live, then we would encourage you to apply for the above position and join our world class consultancy.

We offer you all the benefits that come from working in a global consultancy, including a competitive salary, flexible work arrangements, enhanced Kiwi Saver contributions, ongoing professional support, career development and a great opportunity to work on key projects. We are committed to fostering a culture that empowers our people, promotes teamwork and embraces sustainability.

If you don't tick every box in this ad, please don't rule yourself out. We focus on hiring people who share our values of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, and integrity. So, if this role resonates with you, please send through your application.

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.