Summary: Lead a civil engineering team and client relationships in a growing consultancy with significant autonomy and a clear path to Director-level. Highlights: 1. Commercial & leadership focused civil role with client and team management 2. Growth into Director-level role on offer with strategic business involvement 3. Autonomy to run projects and team your way in a people-first culture * Commercial & leadership focused civil role * Manage clients, projects, and team delivery * Growth into Director-level role on offer About the Company This growing consultancy is doing big things. With an ambitious acquisition strategy and a sharp commercial focus, this team is building something special. Based in Ellerslie, they're redefining how a nimble, modern engineering firm should operate by combining technical excellence with smart business thinking. Their team-first culture, strong pipeline of work, and commitment to innovation make this an exciting place to lead and grow. About the Role You'll drive project outcomes, manage a capable team, and take the reins on client relationships. You'll step into a business that values autonomy, trusts you to lead, and gives you a real voice at the table. You will take an active lead in future growth of the business, be it organic or through acquisitions. Your focus will be split across: * Managing and mentoring a high-performing civil team * Leading client relationships and commercial project delivery * Supporting the directors on strategic decisions as the company grows * Being part of M&A growth plans — a true opportunity to scale with the business If you're ready to level up from a senior role and want to shape the future of a consultancy, this is your moment. What's on Offer * Strong salary package + real leadership responsibility * Autonomy to run projects and the team your way * Supportive leadership with big growth plans * Genuine career development into a Director-level role * Positive, people-first culture in a growing business Duties and Responsibilities * Manage and deliver land development projects from concept to completion * Lead and mentor a team of civil engineers and designers * Maintain strong client relationships and drive new business opportunities * Oversee budgets, timelines, and quality standards across projects * Contribute to strategic decisions and business development initiatives Skills & Experience * 8+ years' experience in land development or civil infrastructure * Proven leadership and team management capability * Strong commercial acumen and client-facing confidence * Strong background of land development design * Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or similar * CPEng isn't essential, but preferred Culture People enjoy working here because they're trusted, backed, and heard. The leadership is hands-on and values initiative, and the environment is built for driven engineers who want to grow with the business, not just clock in and out. Want to have a real say in the future of a consultancy that's going places? Let's chat. James Stevenson 0223171208 jstevenson@gradarecruitment.com
Trademe · HR
Trademe · HR
