Civil Engineering Manager

Description

• Lead and manage the New Zealand Civil Engineering discipline, providing operational, technical and people leadership.
• Allocate and manage resources to meet project demands, optimise utilisation and achieve business outcomes.
• Provide technical leadership across the full project lifecycle, ensuring high‑quality, compliant and innovative solutions.
• Oversee planning, delivery and financial performance of significant projects within the discipline.
• Drive a proactive business development culture, support bids, promote team capabilities and strengthen client relationships.
• Ensure consistent project delivery excellence, including quality, safety, cost and schedule performance.
• Engage, motivate and develop team members through coaching, feedback and performance leadership.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and other regions to support efficient, integrated service delivery.
• Monitor market trends and discipline performance, providing insights to the Director – Engineering NZ.
• Champion safety, inclusion and a positive team culture where people feel supported and empowered.

Requirements

Egis is seeking an experienced Civil Engineering Manager to lead the Civil Engineering discipline in New Zealand. The role combines operational, technical and people leadership to drive business performance and deliver client outcomes across the full project lifecycle. The manager will collaborate with internal stakeholders and other regions to ensure integrated service delivery and support regional safety culture.

• Minimum 15 years post‑graduate professional experience in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status with Engineering New Zealand.
• Bachelor of Engineering (4‑year degree) accredited at Professional Engineer level.
• Proven experience leading and managing engineering teams, including resource planning and budget management.
• Design and project management experience in roads, three‑waters, earthworks and utilities.
• Relevant recognised tertiary qualification.

Benefits

Egis promotes an inclusive, flexible, values‑led workplace, offering generous parental leave, flexible work arrangements and a collaborative environment. The company is expanding in Australia and New Zealand, providing a unique opportunity to shape regional safety culture and make a lasting impact across a diverse and dynamic region.

• Flexibility to work outside standard business hours to support international time zones and collaboration.
• Inclusive, flexible, values‑led workplace.
• Generous parental leave.
• Support for flexible work arrangements.
• Opportunity to shape regional safety culture.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance