Grada Recruitment
9 months ago
Senior Water Engineer
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Company information
- Company
- Grada Recruitment
- Location
- New Zealand, North Island, Auckland New Zealand
- Posted
- 9 months ago
Job description
About the company
This is a well-established, NZ-owned engineering consultancy with around 50 staff nationally and a tight-knit local team of 13–14. The business has a balanced civil and water offering and a genuinely good culture — collaborative, practical, and low on politics. Growth is steady and intentional, with long-term people in mind.
About the role
This is a senior appointment and a true 2IC position within the water team. You’ll work closely with the current water lead, effectively helping run the ship day to day while remaining hands-on technically.
The role suits someone who wants to keep designing, leading a small team, engaging with clients, and gradually stepping into broader responsibility. There’s strong support to learn the commercial and BD side, and a clear pathway to eventually taking over the water leadership role.
Projects are primarily healthy waters, with a strong push to expand further into Watercare work.
What’s on offer
Apply now or get in touch with Rob Slaughter for a confidential chat - [email protected]
This is a well-established, NZ-owned engineering consultancy with around 50 staff nationally and a tight-knit local team of 13–14. The business has a balanced civil and water offering and a genuinely good culture — collaborative, practical, and low on politics. Growth is steady and intentional, with long-term people in mind.
About the role
This is a senior appointment and a true 2IC position within the water team. You’ll work closely with the current water lead, effectively helping run the ship day to day while remaining hands-on technically.
The role suits someone who wants to keep designing, leading a small team, engaging with clients, and gradually stepping into broader responsibility. There’s strong support to learn the commercial and BD side, and a clear pathway to eventually taking over the water leadership role.
Projects are primarily healthy waters, with a strong push to expand further into Watercare work.
What’s on offer
- Salary typically ranging from $140k–$160k, depending on experience
- Eligibility for shareholding after 12 months
- Clear succession and leadership pathway
- A balanced role: technical, people leadership, and client-facing
- A stable, values-led consultancy with genuine autonomy
- Lead and deliver healthy waters projects
- Act as 2IC to the water team lead
- Mentor and guide junior engineers
- Maintain strong client relationships
- Support business development activities (training provided)
- 8–10+ years’ experience in water engineering
- CPEng or very close, able to provide sign-offs
- Strong NZ experience and understanding of local standards
- Confident communicator with leadership capability
- Experience in Civil 3D or 12D (one essential, both ideal)
Apply now or get in touch with Rob Slaughter for a confidential chat - [email protected]
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