About Harrison Grierson

Harrison Grierson is one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading urban development engineering and design consultancies. We're recognised for our innovation, knowledge and outstanding client service, and for being a great place to work. Using the latest technologies and ideas, we shape new and sustainable environments, making life better for everyone. We have long standing clients and are of a size where we can take on the big projects whilst maintaining that personable feel.

We'd describe ourselves as determined, accountable and everything we do is done with integrity. Our clients are at the centre of what we do. We build a sound understanding of their needs and deliver creative solutions. It's fair to say that our exceptional people are at the heart of our success.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for an Engineering Manager to join our Land Development team. This is an integral role where you'll provide people leadership, technical and project management expertise to deliver some of HG’s biggest projects. We have a varied pipeline of work including greenfield and brownfield residential development, infrastructure, commercial and industrial developments that shape the future of our local communities. You will:

• Provide technical and people leadership to a team of civil engineers and civil designers across a range of complex civil engineering projects from initial concept design through to construction completion.

• Proactively review team performance, ensuring efficient project delivery while being hands-on with preliminary designs, supervising detailed designs, calculations, plans, on-site investigations, and technical development.
• Support professional development within our team of Civil Engineers and Designers through mentorship and guidance in an environment that encourages knowledge sharing and continuous learning.

• Maintain existing client relationships and drive business development initiatives such as leveraging your existing network and identifying opportunities to enhance HG’s future project prospects.
• Drive the adoption of new technologies to enhance our digital intelligence capabilities.
• Work alongside the National Land Development Manager in the implementation of the regional strategic business plan including growth strategy, business development, marketing strategies and budget targets as well as demonstrating and embedding values and expected behaviours.
• Be a recognised urban development leader, stay up to date with industry changes or amendments and relay these changes across the business.

About you

With the support of the National Land Development Manager and the wider business, this is a real opportunity to forge your own pathway and contribute towards the strategic growth of our team. Our ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• CPEng or similar relatable expertise and experience.
• 15+ years of New Zealand-based Land Development experience within complex, multi-disciplinary environments.
• Team building and leadership; Skilled at getting the best out of people, driving a culture of high engagement, high performance and managing their resources effectively.

• Proven track record in client relationship management and identification of opportunities, ideally within the local and regional market.
• Strategic thinking, strong commercial acumen and the ability to articulate a clear vision through planning and execution.

Why join HG?

We invest in our people. We provide the support, learning and development to help you grow and take the next step in your career. We have a team-based culture set in a creative and supportive work environment. Work life balance is something we pride ourselves on, so we have flexible hours to support you achieving that.

• Competitive remuneration and benefits package.
• Lead across a wide range of urban development projects that enhance our local communities.
• HG Shareholding Opportunities with our Shares Trading Scheme.
• Professional development opportunities including mentoring, fully subsidised membership fees and ProjectYOU; A project dedicated to your personal growth and career development.
• Flexible working culture, active social clubs, wellbeing discounts and the option to purchase additional leave to enhance work life balance.

We believe in building strength through diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures and experiences. We are a proud founding partner of the Diversity Agenda Accord, which is focused on helping the engineering and architecture professions become more diverse and inclusive.

If this opportunity is of interest then please submit your application online now. For a confidential chat, contact our Talent Business Partner, Ben on 09 212 6569.