TEAM LEAD | ASSOCIATE CIVIL ENGINEER – NELSON

Te whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity - Team Leader, Associate Civil Engineer
At the heart of our business is our Transport and Infrastructure team developing and delivering innovative solutions to complex challenges across the Asia Pacific region. From highways and ports to bridges, tunnels, airports, and rail, we’re shaping the world we live in.
We’re passionate about our work and proud of the inclusive culture we’ve built. We believe that diversity drives better ideas, strategies, and outcomes. When people from different backgrounds and perspectives come together, we’re stronger. That’s why we’re committed to creating an environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive, feel they belong, and build a career that reflects their passions and potential.

JOIN US IN NELSON

We’re looking for an Associate Civil Engineer and Team Leader to join our dedicated team in Nelson. The role will include the following

• Lead the delivery of medium-to-large scale projects infrastructure projects across Aotearoa and the Pacific, including planning, proposals, budgeting, and client engagement.
• Lead, support, and grow your team, mentoring junior engineers and fostering a positive culture as well as coaching and developing others, especially within our regional teams.
• Help expand our presence in Nelson, Tasman, and Marlborough through strategic initiatives.
• Contribute and provide expert technical guidance to essential projects in transport, three waters, local government, Airports, Defence, land development, future energy, and health.
• Build strong client relationships and help grow our infrastructure business.

This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference locally and beyond while growing your career in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.
Mōu ake | About you

Your passion, design and problem-solving mindset will be matched with a desire to work on meaningful and significant projects in a multidisciplinary business. You will also

• Be a Chartered Engineer (in Civil) with a strong track record of delivering infrastructure projects
• Have either a strong roading transport background or a general civils and stormwater background, or both!
• Have experience in leading projects and interacting with clients in infrastructure projects (transport, general civils or stormwater)
• Have experience using design packages such as Civil 3D, Open Roads Designer, or 12D.
• Bring a ‘can do’ attitude and enjoy working in teams.
• You enjoy working with clients directly and building lasting relationships
• Working with our clients to understand and respond to their needs before opportunities come to market.
• Be passionate about developing yourself, learning from others and supporting the development of our junior team members.

We would love to know if you have worked on projects involving Traffic and Transportation, Walking and Cycling, Pavement and Surfacing design, Utilities and Stormwater Drainage. And last but not least, we like to have fun along the way, so a good sense of humour will hold you in good stead.

MŌ MĀTOU | ABOUT US

Beca is one of Asia Pacific’s largest independent advisory, design, and engineering consultancies. After a century of operation, we have grown from a family-owned business to one of the most progressive, client-centric professional services consultancies in our region. We have more than 4,000 employees in 25 offices around the world and have delivered projects in more than 70 countries.
‘Creative people together transforming our world’ is our vision. It reflects our culture, our aspirations and our purpose - to make everyday better. We create value through understanding and delivering successful solutions, exceptional service and our enduring relationships and use our skills and systems to empower innovation; helping our clients shape communities, optimise their assets and streamline their operations. Find out more about us at www.beca.com.

• Lead the delivery of medium-to-large scale projects infrastructure projects across Aotearoa and the Pacific, including planning, proposals, budgeting, and client engagement.
• Lead, support, and grow your team, mentoring junior engineers and fostering a positive culture as well as coaching and developing others, especially within our regional teams.
• Help expand our presence in Nelson, Tasman, and Marlborough through strategic initiatives.
• Contribute and provide expert technical guidance to essential projects in transport, three waters, local government, Airports, Defence, land development, future energy, and health.
• Build strong client relationships and help grow our infrastructure business