We're looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to join our Technical Services & Design Unit in the Water and Waste team.
We are an in-house shared service comprised of technical and design professionals responsible for providing specialist advice, designs, reviews and services across the Council.
You'll be valued here as you bring your extensive experience geared towards civil and environmental design and construction.
The benefit of working directly for the Council means you will have true ownership of your work all while crafting the Christchurch of the future, and we have plenty of work to deliver!
About the role | Ko te mahi nei This is a varied and important role where you will:
Provide civil engineering design services for Three Waters (water supply, potable wells, storm water, land drainage and wastewater) utilities and infrastructure.Provide design expertise, mentoring, design inputs, and critically analyse/review designs including constructability checks and documentation from internal teams and external consultants.Provide expert advice on complex water supply, wastewater and storm water engineering projects on an area wide basis, including land drainage flood mitigation projects, pump stations and stop banks.As a highly experienced Civil Engineer, it's important that you have the following to allow you to provide detailed project design advice and to critically analyse and review designs of consultants and other professionals working on our projects:
A four year University Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)Chartered Professional Engineering status and professional membership of Engineering New ZealandExtensive (12 years+) relevant Three Waters experienceProven and strong design and technical review skillsExtensive construction and detailed design experience in water supply, wastewater, stormwater and land drainage infrastructure projectsWhat's in it for you?
He aha nga hua ki a koe? Want to be involved in shaping your City?
Here at the Council we know our strength comes from our people, working together as one team to create results.
The work we do is important, but we know that work life balance allows you to be your best in and out of work.
You will also benefit from:
Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunitiesAdjustable start and finish times, option to purchase extra leave.Collaboration with experts in the team, and exposure to wider areas of the organisationBenefits - a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.If this sounds like an interesting opportunity, you think you have what it takes and want to get involved in shaping our City, then please apply today.
At the Christchurch City Council, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.
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Hours of work - 37.5 - 40 hours per week
Position - Permanent Location- This position is primarily based at Te Hononga, Christchurch City Council Civic Offices - 53 Hereford Street Salary-The salary band for this position goes from $126,230 to $140,255 per annum based on a 40 hour week.
Starting salaries will be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, and relativities both, within the immediate team and in the broader organisation for the same or similar roles.
Closing Date - 24/01/2025 Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date.
This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.
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