The Opportunity
Our Wellington team is looking for an experienced Civil, Rail or Transport Engineer to work as part of the team to deliver the vast and varied work in our pipeline.
This is a great opportunity to join our team when the pipeline is flush with work delivering for our key clients, with ongoing involvement in:
- Wellington and Auckland Metro renewals Programme,
- Future Rails ETCS Programme
- Wellington Metro Upgrade Programme (WMUP)
- Lower North Island Rail Integrated Mobility Programme (LNIRIM)
- Wellington Regional Asset Renewals
Vitruvius is dedicated to creating an environment that encourages Limitless Ambition to thrive. We value your individual skills and expertise that every team member brings to Vitruvius, and we encourage staff to innovate and collaborate so we can produce our best work as a team and as individuals.
This opportunity supports the growth of your client-facing, technical, or people management skills in a collaborative environment that blends work with adventure and encourages meaningful engagement.
The Role
The role will work in the highly regarded Rail team at Vitruvius alongside sought after experts on a range of projects from feasibility, concept, through to detailed design and construction. Through your previous experience with project design management working in the sector, your role responsibilities would include:
- Lead design packages, and coordinate with all design disciplines to meet project and client requirements.
- Work towards leading the delivery of interdisciplinary design packages for rail projects and providing direction and advice to clients and designers.
- Has broad theoretical knowledge of rail engineering and the system interdependencies for application
- Technical development, design, engineering and delivery of project work for clients
- Manage resourcing and budgeting and provide detailed briefs for your delivery teams.
- Provide technical input and lead rail-based design tender submissions
- Opportunities to act as Engineer’s representative supporting Engineer to Contract
- Opportunities to build and foster close client relationships.
The Company
Vitruvius is a New Zealand–owned multidisciplinary consultancy offering services including civil and water engineering, rail and transport design, and land surveying and development. Check us out here: Vitruvius Ltd | NZ Engineering Consultant & Surveyors
We’re small enough to stay agile and give our team real influence on projects and company direction — yet large enough to work on major projects nationwide alongside leading experts.
We support our people to aim high, offering flexible working, wellness benefits, professional development, and potential shareholding — all within a culture that values work–life balance.
Relocation packages are available if you are returning from overseas, or want a change in scenery within New Zealand
The Candidate
- 4+ years of experience working in rail engineering
- Washington accord degree qualification in Civil Engineering or equivalent competency gained through experience-based learning
- Chartered Engineer or working towards Chartership is advantageous
- Experience leading and working within a project team
- Experience of influencing and managing stakeholder
Ready For a Change?
At Vitruvius, we live our value of “Enjoy the Adventure” by creating a workplace where people want to be — one that blends purpose with enjoyment and empowers you to thrive.
We value diversity, inclusion, and individuality, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, even if you don’t meet every requirement. If you bring the right attitude and passion, we want to hear from you.
Start or continue your civil engineering journey with a role that makes a real difference. Apply now and help shape the transport solutions of tomorrow.
To request a copy of the role description please email hamish@capstonerecruitment.co.nz