Principal Civil Engineer - Roads and Highways
Jacobs
Date: 15 hours ago
City: Auckland, Auckland
Contract type: Full time
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Your impact
We are seeking an experienced Principal Civil Engineer to join our Roads and Highways group in Wellington. This key leadership position will contribute to our growing portfolio of major transportation projects across Aotearoa and Australia, including significant upcoming projects in the Wellington region.
As a Principal Civil Engineer, you will balance technical oversight with strategic client relationship management across our transportation infrastructure portfolio. You'll be responsible for leading contract development and negotiations, overseeing project delivery and ensuring technical excellence in road design and highway engineering. An important aspect of your role will be mentoring and developing junior engineers while contributing to business development initiatives and proposal writing for transportation projects. You'll collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams across the ANZ region to deliver innovative solutions for our roads and highways clients.
We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.
Here's what you'll need
We're open to considering candidates who need to work around school drop-offs/pick-ups or those interested in full-time/part-time job-sharing arrangements - we understand the importance of balancing work commitments with family responsibilities.
Jacobs. A world where you can.
At Jacobs, belonging isn't just valued — It's our foundation for excellence. Our culture of caring powers our competitive edge.
Our meticulously curated employee benefits support ALL employees throughout every stage of life — from paid parental leave to a lifetime financial allowance for you and your partner to access family forming Fertility and IVF treatment, adoption and surrogacy assistance along with menopause and Low T treatment. We are steadfast in our commitment to the wellbeing of you and your loved ones with a comprehensive suite of wellbeing resources supporting you physically, emotionally and financially. This is demonstrated in our company being recognised by WGEA for 12 consecutive years as an employer of choice for gender equality along with our industry leading silver status from AWEI.
We know that when people feel truly included, connection deepens and innovation soars. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our eight global Jacobs employee networks centred on driving inclusion and belonging – ACE, Careers, Enlace, Harambee, OneWorld, Prism, Vetnet, and our Women’s Network – find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here.
No matter what drives you, you'll discover a way to cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.
Accessibility & Accommodations
We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process (such as alternative formats for application materials, accessible interview locations, interpreting services, or assistive technology) talk to your recruiter or your request can be logged HERE.
Cultural Support
We’re an equal opportunity employer and encourage candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply. Māori and Pasifika peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Jacobs aims to provide cultural safety at our interviews. Māori and Pasifika people are invited to nominate a Whanau, family or cultural representative to participate on the interview panel; please let your recruiter know in your application.
Please note If you are being represented by a recruitment agency you will not be considered, to be considered you will need to apply directly to Jacobs.
Your impact
We are seeking an experienced Principal Civil Engineer to join our Roads and Highways group in Wellington. This key leadership position will contribute to our growing portfolio of major transportation projects across Aotearoa and Australia, including significant upcoming projects in the Wellington region.
As a Principal Civil Engineer, you will balance technical oversight with strategic client relationship management across our transportation infrastructure portfolio. You'll be responsible for leading contract development and negotiations, overseeing project delivery and ensuring technical excellence in road design and highway engineering. An important aspect of your role will be mentoring and developing junior engineers while contributing to business development initiatives and proposal writing for transportation projects. You'll collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams across the ANZ region to deliver innovative solutions for our roads and highways clients.
We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.
Here's what you'll need
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
- CPEng is preferred
- 15+ years of experience in civil engineering with a focus on roads and highways
- Demonstrated technical expertise in road design, transportation engineering, pavement design and/or geometric design
- Strong client relationship management experience
- Excellent contract development and negotiation skills
- Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities
- Experience leading multidisciplinary transportation project teams
We're open to considering candidates who need to work around school drop-offs/pick-ups or those interested in full-time/part-time job-sharing arrangements - we understand the importance of balancing work commitments with family responsibilities.
Jacobs. A world where you can.
At Jacobs, belonging isn't just valued — It's our foundation for excellence. Our culture of caring powers our competitive edge.
Our meticulously curated employee benefits support ALL employees throughout every stage of life — from paid parental leave to a lifetime financial allowance for you and your partner to access family forming Fertility and IVF treatment, adoption and surrogacy assistance along with menopause and Low T treatment. We are steadfast in our commitment to the wellbeing of you and your loved ones with a comprehensive suite of wellbeing resources supporting you physically, emotionally and financially. This is demonstrated in our company being recognised by WGEA for 12 consecutive years as an employer of choice for gender equality along with our industry leading silver status from AWEI.
We know that when people feel truly included, connection deepens and innovation soars. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our eight global Jacobs employee networks centred on driving inclusion and belonging – ACE, Careers, Enlace, Harambee, OneWorld, Prism, Vetnet, and our Women’s Network – find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here.
No matter what drives you, you'll discover a way to cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.
Accessibility & Accommodations
We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process (such as alternative formats for application materials, accessible interview locations, interpreting services, or assistive technology) talk to your recruiter or your request can be logged HERE.
Cultural Support
We’re an equal opportunity employer and encourage candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply. Māori and Pasifika peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Jacobs aims to provide cultural safety at our interviews. Māori and Pasifika people are invited to nominate a Whanau, family or cultural representative to participate on the interview panel; please let your recruiter know in your application.
Please note If you are being represented by a recruitment agency you will not be considered, to be considered you will need to apply directly to Jacobs.
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