Intermediate / Senior Civil Engineer - Nelson

Are you a skilled Civil Engineer ready to take the next step in your career? Eliot Sinclair is looking for a talented professional with experience in land development and/or civil infrastructure to join their growing Nelson team. Be part of a leading South Island consultancy with exciting projects, and a supportive, flexible work environment.

Why Join Eliot Sinclair?

At Eliot Sinclair, we pride ourselves on delivering innovative, high-quality solutions across a wide range of civil projects. With a confirmed pipeline of work across the South Island business, you’ll enjoy exposure to a variety of project types—from brownfield infill to large-scale greenfield developments.

Here’s what you can expect:

• Exciting Projects: Diverse land development and civil infrastructure projects that will challenge and grow your skillset.
• Career Development: Whether you’re aiming to specialise or take a step up, we offer tailored mentoring and professional support.
• Work-Life Balance: We value balance and flexibility, enabling you to thrive in both your personal and professional life.
• Competitive Salary: A package that reflects your experience and the value you bring.
• Supportive Culture: Work with a team of experienced, well-connected professionals who value collaboration and positivity.

About the Role:

You’ll play an integral role in our Nelson office, contributing to the full lifecycle of civil design projects. This hands-on role will see you involved in everything from concept design to implementation, working alongside a multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Civil design for land development and civil infrastructure projects
• Observation of civil construction works
• Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to deliver successful project outcomes

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years of experience as a Civil Engineer within a NZ consultancy environment
• A relevant engineering qualification (e.g., BEng, BEngTech, NZCE, BSurv, RPSurv)
• Proficiency in 12d and/or Civil 3D and AutoCAD
• Solid knowledge of New Zealand engineering standards and practices
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A positive attitude and collaborative approach to working within a team

This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the South Island’s premier consultancies and contribute to a vibrant, forward-looking team in beautiful Nelson. If you're looking to grow your career in a supportive, well-respected firm, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and make your mark with Eliot Sinclair.
  
Take the Next Step: If you're seeking the next exciting step in your career and join our innovative team. For a confidential discussion, please contact Stephen Smith on 021 664 367 from Harper Smith Recruitment or email a copy of your CV to .

All enquiries and applications for this role are going exclusively to Harper Smith Recruitment and are treated in strict confidence. Under no circumstances does Harper Smith Recruitment provide information either written or verbally on any candidate to any client without prior approval from the candidate.

Harper Smith Recruitment Ltd is a technical recruitment company specialising in the recruitment, search, and selection of professionals within the Engineering and Construction related industries. Check out our website for further opportunities www.harpersmith.co.nz.