Lead Roads Engineer - Transport

Overview

Join as a Lead Roads Engineer within a team dedicated to enhancing New Zealand's transport infrastructure—from major highways to urban corridors. This role involves leading multidisciplinary design projects that influence how people move daily across the country, providing technical direction on significant transport initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the geometric road and civil design processes from feasibility and concept stages through detailed design and construction support.
• Offer technical guidance, mentorship, and design leadership to engineering teams and designers.
• Coordinate with a variety of specialists including transport planning, drainage, utilities, structures, pavements, rail, geotechnical, and environmental disciplines.
• Drive Safety in Design, constructability considerations, and risk management throughout projects.
• Manage project scope, timeline, commercial outcomes, and quality of design deliverables.
• Develop and maintain trusted relationships with key stakeholders such as NZTA, Auckland Transport, local authorities, and others.
• Shape and improve the road engineering practice by advancing technical leadership, innovation, and ongoing enhancements.

Candidate Profile

• Experienced in managing multidisciplinary civil or transport infrastructure projects within consulting environments.
• Strong proficiency in geometric road design, conducting design reviews, and leading technical teams.
• Familiarity with standards set by NZTA, Auckland Transport or local government bodies.
• Capability to mentor and lead teams while delivering integrated, practical, and buildable solutions.
• Hands-on experience or leadership with Civil 3D, OpenRoads, or 12d software tools.
• Thorough understanding of Safety in Design principles, constructability, commercial project delivery, and risk management.
• Chartered civil engineer or actively pursuing Chartered status with an appropriate Civil Engineering credential.

Why Join Us?

Work with prominent transport experts on nationally important projects while continuing to grow your professional and technical skills. Enjoy flexible work arrangements including hybrid schedules, adaptable hours, and part-time roles where applicable. Our workplace is recognized as a top employer, embracing diversity and creating opportunities to make meaningful contributions to infrastructure and communities.

About the Company

We are a leading engineering consultancy with over 6,000 team members spanning Australia, New Zealand, and Asia. Our mission is to engineer solutions that improve lives and protect the planet by bringing innovative ideas to life with expertise and care.

Recruitment Philosophy

We prioritize authentic personal perspectives and experiences in hiring decisions, valuing genuine insights over automated processes.