Lead Stormwater Engineer / Technical Director at Babbage Consultants

Waitematā, Auckland, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 May, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Stormwater Engineering, Water Infrastructure, Project Management, Technical Leadership, Hydraulics, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Construction Monitoring, Asset Management, Design & Build, Stakeholder Engagement, Mentoring, Trenchless Construction, Feasibility Studies, Contract Documentation

Industry

Design

Description

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 Babbage. As one of New Zealand’s 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. We’re looking for an experienced Technical Director or Team Leader with significant experience in the water sector, particularly in stormwater. Our 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. We’re 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 You’ll 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, you’ll 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: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucy-lyttelton-173073a0/ Lucy.lyttelton@babbage.co.nz

Responsibilities

Lead the design and delivery of complex stormwater infrastructure projects throughout the full project lifecycle. Provide technical leadership, manage construction phases, and mentor junior engineers within a multidisciplinary team.