• Do you have experience in Civil, Water and/or Environmental Engineering techniques?
• Are you proactive and solutions-focused?
• Do you seek the challenges of dealing with a wide variety of engineering matters?
• Looking for a role where you can have a positive, lasting impact on your community?

About us

The Waimakariri District is one of the fastest-growing districts in New Zealand and the third-largest, by population, in the South Island. We are a team of 380 employees at the Waimakariri District Council and pride ourselves on working passionately on matters that concern our community and district. Being such a fast-growing district provides a unique set of challenges and opportunities as well as a diverse portfolio to work with.

We offer a very competitive salary and a great team culture to be part of. You will be stepping into a work environment where you can really make a difference.

About the role

The Waimakariri District Council has an exciting opportunity for a Project Engineer to join the Project Delivery Unit. The focus of the Project Engineer is to provide engineering consulting services including investigation, design, and delivery on a variety of 3 Waters projects. You will strive to deliver challenging projects and work collaboratively with clients and the wider team.

You will provide technical expertise in water, wastewater, and stormwater engineering projects working from the initial investigation through to design and completion of construction. You will know how to use your technical expertise to deliver the best value solutions for the community in an innovative and collaborative manner. You will have a good understanding of project management and pride yourself on developing good relationships with clients, contractors and key stakeholders.

You will bring experience in civil, water and environmental engineering combined with contract management experience, excellent people skills and the ability to build rapport with various stakeholders. You will need strong time management & organisation skills and the ability to prioritise your own work in order to achieve timely outcomes.

You are a highly motivated team player who is well organised, able to prioritise and committed to providing excellent service and quality results.

Only 20 minutes north of Christchurch, Waimakariri District offers small town and rural lifestyles with a range of outdoor recreation activities on your doorstep but with the advantages of a big city nearby. Whatever your choice of living environment it is readily available and affordable.

For any further information on this position, please contact Kelly LaValley, Project Delivery Manager, on 0800 965 468 (0800 WMKGOV).

If you have the appropriate skills, experience and attitude to fulfil the requirements of this position, and you want to be on our team then get in touch because we want to hear from you!

Applications close at 5 pm Wednesday 9 March 2022.

The Council is a Professional Development Partner with Engineering New Zealand and is an equal opportunity employer.

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Applications Close: 09 Mar 2022

Waimakariri District Council