Engineering Manager

What's the job?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Engineer or Project Manager to step into the role of Construction Engineering Manager. This position is ideally suited to a senior level professional with experience in civil, water or infrastructure engineering, gained as a client, consultant or contractor.

About the role | Ko te kaupapa

Reporting to the Construction General Manager and sitting on our Construction Leadership Team, you will lead CORDE’s engineering and design function across tenders, design and construct (D&C) projects, and live jobs. You will take ownership of the technical, commercial and contractual risk on the design side, ensuring our engineering is safe, compliant, buildable and competitive.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Acting as technical lead on major and complex tenders, including D&C and alternative designs
• Engaging, scoping and managing design consultants and specialist subcontractors
• Partnering with our Commercial team on design fees, liability, warranties and back-to-back terms
• Leading design and constructability reviews, as well as Safety in Design and HAZOP processes
• Supporting project teams with timely design responses and consenting support
• Driving our transition to digital engineering, including Civil 3D, ACC, Procore integration and AI tools
• Developing our Design Management Framework and building our in-house engineering capability
• Mentoring our engineers, graduates and interns

What you’ll bring | Ko ngā pukenga ōu

• A Washington Accord accredited degree in civil, structural, mechanical or a related engineering discipline
• Senior-level experience in civil, water or infrastructure engineering
• Proven experience on tenders, Design & Construct (D&C) or Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) projects, working with multidisciplinary design teams
• Strong commercial acumen around design scope, fees and risk
• Clear, concise technical writing, and the confidence to engage with clients, councils, developers and consultants
• CPEng registration, or the readiness to achieve it within your first 12 months
• Knowledge of New Zealand land development and consenting processes (a bonus)

What we bring | He aha tā tātou kawe mai

• A competitive annual salary, plus a company vehicle
• A work laptop and phone, birthday leave, and access to CORDE’s Boost employee benefits programme
• Full support to achieve CPEng in your first year, through mentoring and professional development
• A rare insight into how design decisions shape tender price, risk and margin, from tender through to delivery
• A seat on the Construction Leadership Team and a genuine voice in shaping the future of engineering at CORDE
• Flexibility and a supportive team environment

CORDE is committed to providing a safe work environment. Successful candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol test.

How to apply | Me pēhea te tono

To apply, click the ‘Apply Now’ link, or email your CV and cover letter to ***email_hidden***.

Applicants must hold NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.