Senior Civil Engineer – Package Lead

The Opportunity AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer – Roading to play a key leadership role in Section One delivery of the Northland Corridor, a designated Road of National Significance being delivered through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. This is far more than a traditional design role. You'll sit at the centre of a complex, multidisciplinary project, leading the coordination and delivery of key local road packages while bringing together design, construction, maintenance and operational requirements into a fully integrated transport solution. Success in this role will come from your ability to navigate complexity, build strong relationships, and align technical, operational and delivery requirements to achieve outstanding project outcomes. This opportunity is focused on project coordination, design package leadership and multidisciplinary integration. You'll work with drainage, utilities, structures and other roading teams, helping manage complex delivery interfaces and ensuring successful outcomes throughout the design delivery. How You'll Make an Impact As a senior leader within the project, you will: Lead the coordination and delivery of the Local Roads package (Section One delivery) within the Northland Corridor project. Manage interfaces across multiple technical disciplines including drainage, utilities, structures and geotechnical. Coordinate with contractor teams to ensure understanding of operational requirements. Identify risks, constraints and opportunities, developing practical solutions to support the project and AECOM’s wider team. Support the Roading discipline to achieve project milestones and objectives while remaining within budget. Support multidisciplinary teams in delivering practical, efficient and buildable infrastructure solutions. Ensure local authority requirements, standards and consent conditions are incorporated in the design solution. Review project deliverables and technical outputs to ensure alignment with programme objectives. Champion collaboration, quality and delivery excellence across the wider project team. What you’ll bring We're looking for an experienced infrastructure professional who combines strong coordination and design delivery capability with the ability to manage complex technical and operational interfaces. To be considered for this role you must have: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, or a related discipline within a tertiary institute. Experience delivering transport infrastructure, local roads, highways or major civil infrastructure projects in New Zealand and Australia. Strong design coordination and package management experience. Proven ability to successfully coordinate and engage with: Contractors Maintenance and operations teams Designers and technical specialists Multiple design disciplines Clients and project stakeholders Experience managing project delivery interfaces within local roads or state highway infrastructure projects. Familiarity with New Zealand local authority standards, consenting requirements and approvals processes, with Auckland Transport experience highly regarded. Experience using at least one industry-standard design software such as 12d, Civil 3D, OpenRoads or AutoCAD. Strong technical reporting, drawing and specification development capabilities. Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills. The following, though not essential, would be highly advantageous: Experience working within a PPP environment. Experience delivering for Auckland Council or Auckland Transport. Strong understanding and application of Auckland Council Transport Design Manual (TDM). Chartered status or working towards professional registration. This is your opportunity to leave a lasting legacy. At AECOM, you'll help coordinate the delivery of infrastructure that will shape how communities connect for generations to come. If you're ready to play a key role in one of New Zealand's most important transport projects, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know. Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Learn more about life at AECOM: LinkedIn , Facebook , Instagram , X , YouTube - explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more! At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. About AECOM AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at . What makes AECOM a great place to work You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. What if your next project wasn't just about designing roads? What if you could play a pivotal role in delivering a once-in-a-generation transport project that will improve safety, strengthen resilience, unlock economic growth and redefine how Northland connects to the rest of New Zealand? Work on one of New Zealand's most significant infrastructure investments. Its impact will be felt for generations, creating stronger connections between communities while helping future-proof one of the country's most important transport links. This is infrastructure that matters.