Lead Stormwater Engineer Technical Director

Technical Director / Team Leader Stormwater

We have a solid pipeline of exciting projects making this a great time to join our growing Infrastructure team at one of New Zealands largest employee-owned multi-disciplinary consultancies we work across civil structural geotechnical environmental and building services to deliver practical real-world solutions. Our teams are hands-on collaborative and focused on delivering outcomes that make a difference to communities.

Were looking for an experienced Technical Director or Team Leader with significant experience in the water sector particularly in Technical Directors play a key role in delivery - this is well suited to engineers who enjoy being involved across the full project lifecycle.

Your Role:

This is an opportunity to lead and deliver complex water infrastructure projects from early stages through to construction monitoring with real influence and support. Were looking for practical engineers who:

• Manage and deliver stormwater projects
• Oversee full design and delivery not just design concepts or models
• Can operate across asset management or design & build environments
• Confidently engage with clients contractors and regulatory bodies
• Contribute leadership and mentoring within a multidisciplinary team

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and delivery of stormwater projects including networks outfalls inlet and outlet structures energy dissipation structures culverts and treatment devices
• Provide technical leadership within the team
• Prepare briefs estimates feasibility studies and contract documentation
• Manage construction phases and deliver to time budget and quality
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders
• Monitor hazards and ensure compliance with H&S practices
• Coach and mentor junior engineers
• Stay current with relevant codes standards and software

What Youll Bring:

• A tertiary qualification in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• 10 years experience in water infrastructure (ideally in NZ)
• CPEng or close to application
• A practical mindset -confident moving from site to boardroom
  
• Strong technical design capability in stormwater hydraulics
• Experience with trenchless construction methods
• Leadership capability and a collaborative approach to problem solving

Why Babbage

At Babbage youll join a highly capable 3 Waters Infrastructure team. We value diversity in our people projects and perspectives. We focus on practical sustainable design solutions that improve communities and deliver long-term value.

Ready to roll up your sleeves and make an impact

We have a committed pipeline of work and the opportunity to help shape future-ready water infrastructure - but we need the right people to help deliver it.

Apply today or reach out for a confidential discussion to Lucy:

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