Civil Engineering Manager

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Company Description Join us in building joyful connected cities. Egis is a global organisation with over 20,000 employees worldwide. With our head office based in Paris, we offer global career opportunities, as well as rewarding careers for our people locally. Drawing on our deep pool of expertise, we create innovative solutions with our clients worldwide. Egis is an organisation with the capacity to make meaningful industry and community change in the space of place making, sustainability and creating connected cities. Different to other engineering firms, Egis offers true end-to-end capability across the entire design to operation lifecycle, offering advisory, architecture, engineering, design, asset management and operations services. We are committed to creating great teams doing innovative work and would love you to join us to Impact the Future. Job Description We are now seeking an experienced Civil Engineering Manager to lead our Civil Engineering stream in New Zealand, providing strong operational, technical and people leadership while driving business performance and client outcomes. This role can be based in Auckland, Christchurch or Wellington. You will be responsible for: Leading and managing the New Zealand Civil Engineering discipline, providing strong operational, technical and people leadership Allocating and managing resources to meet project demands, optimise utilisation and deliver business outcomes Providing technical leadership across the full project lifecycle, ensuring high-quality, compliant and innovative solutions Overseeing the planning, delivery and financial performance of significant projects within the discipline Driving a proactive business development culture, supporting bids, promoting team capabilities and strengthening client relationships Ensuring consistent project delivery excellence, including quality, safety, cost and schedule performance Engaging, motivating and developing team members through coaching, feedback and performance leadership Collaborating with internal stakeholders and other regions to support efficient, integrated service delivery Monitoring market trends and discipline performance, providing insights and updates to the Director – Engineering NZ Championing safety, inclusion and a positive team culture where people feel supported and empowered. Qualifications 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 (minimum 4-year degree) accredited by a recognised national engineering body at Professional Engineer level Demonstrated experience leading and managing engineering teams, including resource planning and budget management Proven design and project management experience in roads, three waters, earthworks, and utilities Recognised tertiary qualification relevant to the discipline Flexibility to work outside standard business hours from time to time to support international time zones and collaboration. Additional Information Egis is committed to creating an inclusive, flexible, and values-led workplace. We offer generous parental leave, support flexible work arrangements, and empower our people to thrive in a collaborative environment. This is a unique opportunity to shape regional safety culture and make a lasting impact across a diverse and dynamic region. We are expanding in Australia and New Zealand and are excited for you to join our growing team. APPLY NOW! Imagine. Create. Achieve. A sustainable future. Videos To Watch