8 director of engineering jobs found

We’re looking for a skilled Intermediate / Senior Civil Engineer to join a Waikato / Central North Island based team and lead civil design and delivery across land development, subdivisions, three‑waters, and infrastructure projects. Work with a team committed to strong engineering outcomes and a balanced work environment. This role suits a motivated Senior Civil Engineer who wants to contribute to meaningful local and regional projects. We work with local councils, government agencies, commercial and residential clients. Projects include water networks, civil infrastructure, transportation, pavements, inspections & testing, construction QA, contract management and more. You’ll work closely with our Technical Director, Project Managers and leadership team, and you’ll be the person the structural team can lean on for direction, review, and support. You’ll also be a key contact for clients - practical, straight up, and focused on fit‑for‑purpose outcomes. Key Responsibilities and...

* Salary up to $140,000 + vehicle + laptop + fuel card * Projects in subdivisions, 3 waters and commercial site works projects * Genuine career progression into Project Manager roles and beyond * Strong hands on mentoring from experienced Senior Project Managers and the Managing Director This long standing and premier Waikato civil contractor specialises in subdivisions, 3 waters drainage and commercial site works projects. With a long term staff member leaving to jump the ditch to Australia, they now require a Project Engineer / Junior Project Manager to join their high performing team. In this role you will be well supported and mentored by Senior Project Managers, the Managing Director and the Contracts / Commercial Manager to help to take the next step up in your career. Some of your day to day tasks will include: * Assist in project management of works under your control, project documentation, budget resource management * Liaise with clients, consultants, sub-contractors and...

We are currently looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to join a well-established team in Hamilton, contributing to the delivery of major infrastructure and civil construction projects throughout New Zealand. This position offers the opportunity to take a leading technical role, supporting project teams from tender stage through to construction delivery. Working closely with operational and commercial teams, you will provide engineering expertise, assist with project planning and methodologies, and help drive successful outcomes across a range of civil works projects. Key Duties: * Deliver technical guidance and engineering support to project and site teams across active civil construction projects. * Prepare and review engineering designs, calculations, and technical documentation, while resolving design and construction challenges. * Collaborate with estimating, procurement, and delivery teams to develop construction methodologies and support tender submissions. * Carry out site...

Our client is looking for a Chartered Structural Engineer to join their team. This well-established engineering consultancy has built an excellent reputation for delivering practical, high quality structural design solutions – from residential to mid-rise commercial buildings and civil structures. This position offers leadership responsibility, technical oversight and the opportunity to lead a wide range of projects across the region. You will work closely with architects, developers and clients, contributing from concept through to construction and providing technical leadership where required. You’ll be the person other team members can lean on for direction, review, and support. Key Responsibilities and Criteria: * Technical Experience: • A Chartered Professional Engineer with 8+ years of proven structural engineering experience and a strong understanding of New Zealand practice. • Confident across timber, steel, and concrete design, with strong knowledge of NZ standards (NZS...

We’re looking for a skilled Intermediate / Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our clients Waikato / Central North Island based team. Work with a team committed to reputable engineering outcomes and a balanced work environment – a good mix of field work, with a fair share of office-based vibes. Our client’s business is growing a more diverse footprint across the Central North Island and with an increasing portfolio of projects, they require a capable and resourceful Intermediate or Senior Geotechnical Engineer that may also prove themselves as a Team Lead. Key Responsibilities and Criteria: * Technical Experience • An industry recognised Engineering Qualification with 7+ years of proven experience in geotechnical engineering with a strong understanding of New Zealand practice. • Chartered or actively working towards Chartership. • Strong technical capability in site investigations; earthworks design and monitoring; site soil assessments; settlement, liquefaction and slope...

Die Process Engineer – Aluminium Extrusion Location: New Plymouth Salary: $95,000 – $120,000 per year depending on experience Employment Type: Permanent | Full-Time Hours: Minimum 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday About the Role A leading aluminium extrusion manufacturer is seeking an experienced Die Process Engineer to provide technical leadership across die correction, die performance, and tooling optimisation within a high-volume extrusion manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for ensuring aluminium extrusion dies operate efficiently and consistently, producing high-quality aluminium profiles while minimising scrap, downtime, and production inefficiencies. The successful candidate will act as a technical authority on extrusion die performance, supporting production teams and working closely with external die designers, simulation specialists, and tooling suppliers to optimise die life, metal flow, and product quality. This is a key technical role focused on die...

Senior Systems Engineer – OT / IT Napier | On-site | Manufacturing & Enterprise Technology Ready to own a site, drive projects, and bridge the gap between factory floor technology and enterprise IT? We’re searching for a hands-on Senior Systems Engineer to take technical ownership of our clients busy manufacturing Napier based site and play a pivotal role connecting Operational Technology (OT) and IT. This is not a helpdesk role - it’s a senior, highly autonomous position where your initiative, communication and problem-solving skills will be just as important as your technical depth. About the Role: This role sits at the intersection of infrastructure, networking, manufacturing systems and stakeholder engagement. You’ll be the 'go-to' technical expert on site, ensuring systems stay secure, available and aligned with business and production needs. You’ll work closely with plant teams, engineers, leadership and vendors, driving improvements and delivering projects that directly...

Do you have a post graduate degree (MEng or PhD) in Engineering, or extensive post-graduate engineering experience or a post graduate Science degree (typically a PhD)? Have you got ideally 10 years post PhD experience in the space or aeronautics industry or research environment? Are you looking for a permanent, full-time role? About the role We are seeking a Senior Scientist/Engineer to join Paihau - Robinson Research Institute to work on a number of applied programmes developing robust superconducting technologies for space applications. You will have the ambition to develop your research career within an academic R&D environment and the ability to conceptualise and originate new ideas that are outside industry norms. Our programme is looking at the development of an Applied-Field (AF)-Magnetoplasmadynamic (MPD) thruster which makes use of the low weight and high magnetic fields possible using superconductor coils. Specifically, we’ll be investigating whether using...