Engineering Manager - Central Otago (QLDC)

Lakes District Council is at the very heart of a dynamic community. Our services are essential to the people in our region and include infrastructure development, community recreational facilities and planning, building and other regulatory services.

We’re proud to be QLDC, and in response to the growth the district has experienced over recent years, QLDC has itself experienced substantial growth. We genuinely believe in developing our people and providing them with all the tools and opportunities needed to succeed.

About the role:
You will be leading a high-performing team and play a key role in delivering vital infrastructure projects across the Queenstown Lakes District. As our Engineering Manager, you’ll lead and mentor a team of technical experts, ensuring the successful delivery of transport, three waters, and solid waste infrastructure programmes. Through your leadership you will ensure quality assurance, drive technical excellence, and support sustainable project outcomes.

Responsibilities of the role:

• Leading, developing, and supporting a team of engineers delivering capital projects
• Providing expert technical assurance across the design and construction lifecycle
• Overseeing engineering gateway approvals and peer reviews
• Ensuring compliance with QLDC’s standards, codes of practice, and legislation
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to align delivery with strategic outcomes

What we offer:
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, wellbeing, and professional growth, including:

• Southern Cross Wellbeing One Plan
• Discounted membership to our health and fitness facilities
• Hybrid working practices
• Genuine commitment to your training and career development

What you'll bring:
You will be an experienced, confident and capable leader with a solid engineering background and a passion for infrastructure that supports our growing community. Your ability to guide technical decisions, manage complexity, and build strong relationships will be key to your success.

To best succeed in this role, you’ll have:

• A Bachelor of Engineering and proven experience managing CAPEX for infrastructure delivery projects

To apply, please follow the link or for any questions please contact Simon Leary, Infrastructure Delivery & Engineering Manager, on [email protected]

Applications close: Friday 9th May

Please note we will review and process applications as they come through; we encourage your early application.