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Development Engineer

Selwyn District Council

  • 2 x vacancies ( Development Engineer and Development Engineer Transportation)
  • Great work-life balance with the flexibility to work in with your commitments
  • Life insurance
  • Wellbeing and volunteer leave

About the role:

We have 2 vacancies to join Council as a Development Engineer or as a Development Engineer with a transportation focus.

You'll play a key role in delivering assets to the Council through land development projects. You'll be responsible for evaluating engineering aspects of Resource Consent applications, setting engineering-specific conditions of consent, approving engineering plans for civil infrastructure, and overseeing the construction phase to ensure compliance with industry standards. Additionally, you'll issue S224 approvals, contributing to the successful completion of projects.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Imposing engineering conditions on resource consents
  • Approving engineering design reports and plans
  • Managing the construction phase of new developments and ensuring that high quality assets are delivered to Council
  • Monitoring the defect's liability period
  • Approving the release of uncompleted works and maintenance bonds
  • Assisting with maintaining and updating Engineering Standards and Code of Practice.
  • Stakeholder management

About you:

This role would suit someone down to earth, who likes to problem solve and isn't afraid of working in a challenging but rewarding industry. You bring a wealth of experience in engineering, and if you are interested in the Transportation role we'll be looking for experience in transportation design and reporting, along with a solid understanding of design and construction standards across all engineering disciplines. Your ability to engage with a diverse range of stakeholders—including consultants, developers, customers, and contractors—sets you apart.

You will also have:

  • Hands-on experience with engineering design and construction.
  • Experience with resource consents and document management.
  • A full clean driver's licence.
  • Site experience would be an advantage.
  • Great attention to detail
  • Experience working in an office environment, utilising your computer skills to streamline processes.
  • A willingness to learn and adapt, maintain confidentiality, and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.

About us:

For several years Selwyn has been experiencing rapid and sustained economic and population growth. With this growth comes a vibrant community, fantastic facilities, and exciting career opportunities!

Our main offices are based in Rolleston, centrally located within the district and an easy commute from Christchurch. There's parking nearby, flexible working options and a great range of benefits for permanent staff including:

  • Free parking
  • Three days paid leave between Christmas and New Year
  • Discounts with local and national businesses
  • Career coaching and development

Our values are important to all of us and represent the way we work: · Be a good human · Be brave - Think differently · Better together. Make it Happen for Selwyn

Selwyn District Council honours Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We are committed to working with our Treaty partner to deliver on our obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

We value the safety of our community - this role requires a satisfactory safety check including police vetting and for you to pass a drug and alcohol test.

If you are driven to join a fun and vibrant team and do an exceptional job which contributes meaningfully to the lives of people in Selwyn, we'd love to hear from you.

Applications close: 26 Jan 2025

Reference: 6710141
Location: Rolleston, Canterbury
Listed: 08 January 2025


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