Development Engineer

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Te Tūranga | About the role

Join our team in a varied engineering role where you’ll assess technical matters across a range of building consent applications. The role is focused on development engineering within the building consent process—not subdivision or land development—and you’ll work in a team alongside both Development and Structural Engineers.

You'll provide engineering review and assessment of consent applications, helping ensure proposals meet legislative requirements, the Building Code, accepted engineering standards, and Council requirements.

Your work will cover geotechnical considerations, natural hazards, landforms, stormwater management and related infrastructure.

If you enjoy applying your technical knowledge, working through complex information and helping people achieve compliant outcomes, this could be a great next step. You’ll be involved in:

• Reviewing building consent applications and advising on geotechnical matters, natural hazards, landforms, stormwater management, infrastructure and relevant standards.
• Managing assigned applications through the engineering review process, including technical assessment, providing advice, and maintaining accurate consent records.
• Working with applicants, engineers, consultants, planners, asset managers, building owners and Council teams to achieve compliant outcomes.
• Identifying when further information or design changes are needed and clearly explaining what applicants need to provide.
• Sharing knowledge and helping improve systems and processes for assessing the engineering aspects of building consent applications.

Ngā Pukenga | What you’ll need to succeed

You’ll bring a practical approach, clear communication skills and the confidence to work through complex engineering matters. To succeed in this role, you’ll have:

• A civil engineering degree or equivalent Level 7 qualification.
• Engineering experience in civil, geotechnical, land development, infrastructure or another relevant area.
• The ability to review geotechnical, natural hazard, infrastructure and other technical information relating to building consent applications.
• The ability to make consistent, well-reasoned decisions and explain technical matters clearly.
• The ability to build effective working relationships with applicants, consultants, colleagues and other stakeholders.
• Knowledge of the Building Act, Building Code and relevant engineering standards, or the ability to build this knowledge in the role.

Experience in local government or building consent assessment would be helpful, but it isn’t essential. We welcome candidates with transferable engineering experience who are interested in building their knowledge in this area.

Tō Tātou Kaunihera | About Tauranga City Council

At Tauranga City Council, our work has a direct impact on the city and the people who call it home. From planning for growth to delivering everyday services, our teams help shape a city we can all be proud of.

If you’re collaborative, forward-thinking and community-minded, you’ll find meaningful work and opportunity here.

We offer a supportive and flexible workplace, with benefits including 5 weeks’ annual leave, flexible hours and career development opportunities.

You can find out more about working at Tauranga City Council here.

Te Tukanga | How to apply

To submit your application, please apply online, as we are unable to accept applications via email.

Applications will close Friday 6th November

We’re committed to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those living with disabilities.
If you need any support or adjustments to take part in our recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@tauranga.govt.nz

• You must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.
• Tauranga City Council does not accept unsolicited contact or applications from recruitment agencies. We will not pay fees or commissions related to unsolicited contact.

Job Description: Development Engineer