Senior Development Engineer

We are in an exciting period of growth and seeking an experienced Development Engineer. In this role you will have the opportunity to be innovative to meet our increasing community wants and needs. Tasks and responsibilities

• Undertaking assessment of resource and building consents
• Ensuring public infrastructure assets are designed and built in accordance with Council's engineering standards and policies before being vested in Council
• Guiding and mentoring staff while providing professional advice to applicants regarding engineering issues to achieve workable solutions.

Skills and experience You will have a sound understanding of how development engineering fits into the processing of resource consents under the Resource Management Act, including knowledge of geotechnical and traffic engineering, as well as:

• Experience working in a local authority
• Relevant tertiary Engineering qualification e.g. BE Civil, B.Technology, NZCE Civil or NZ Dip.Eng.
• Sound understanding of roads, water, wastewater and stormwater engineering requirements
• Experience in supervising roading and drainage construction projects
• Working knowledge of NZS3910: Condition of Contract for Building and Civil Engineering Construction.

You will have a great work ethic and an ability to develop and maintain sound professional relationships. With a great sense of humour, you will thrive working in a small supportive team. The successful candidate will demonstrate, in their application letter, how they meet the key requirements of the role. The Coromandel is filled pristine beaches, great fishing spots, and friendly communities - and we are only 90 minutes from big cities - Auckland, Tauranga and Hamilton. Come and work in paradise today. Some of the staff benefits we offer are:

• Five weeks annual leave
• Sick leave on commencement of employment
• Flexible work arrangements and a family friendly work environment
• Access to wellbeing resources and workplace support
• Life insurance
• Relocation subsidy

The right to work in New Zealand and a current, full drivers' license is mandatory. #J-18808-Ljbffr