Lead Engineer – Wastewater Treatment

Job title: Lead Engineer – Wastewater Treatment

Company: GHD


Job description: Job Category: EngineeringJob Description:The importance of water to the health of our world can’t be overstated.As the frequency and intensity of floods, droughts and storms increases, the water industry must continue to build resiliency and lead from the front.Together with our clients, we are thinking and doing things differently to help pre-empt and prepare for what’s next.Be a part of this dynamic and committed team of diverse water specialists and drive change for your community.You’ll be able to apply our powerful global network of skills and decades of experience to create positive water outcomes that respect nature and nurture communitiesThis is a fantastic opportunity for a Lead Engineer for Wastewater Treatment Plants to join our high-performing Water team, based in Auckland, Christchurch, or Wellington.This role involves leading key plant projects within New Zealand and working on significant projects across the APAC region, ensuring that GHD brings innovation and strong technical skills to the New Zealand market.The role:

• Lead technical delivery from feasibility through to commissioning for both new and existing plants
• Provide strong design management and technical oversight, including QA/QC and peer reviews
• Work closely with clients, building trusted relationships and ensuring project success
• Support business development through proposal preparation and repeat work generation
• Mentor and coach junior engineers, contributing to team growth and capability
• Maintain high standards in quality assurance, documentation, and knowledge sharing

About you:

• Relevant university degree in Civil Engineering with 10+ years of industry or consulting experience
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) an advantage but not a requirement.
• Proven design management and leadership skills
• Experienced in taking ownership of large, complex projects including multidisciplinary impacts

and risks. * Effective multitasking and ability to manage competing priorities to meet deadlines

• Skilled HAZOP and Safety in Design workshop facilitator
• Strong teamwork and mentoring abilities to develop high-performing professional
• Business-minded with a focus on growth and growing client relationships
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and technical software such as BoWin, Sumo, and Plant3D
• Living the GHD Values – Safety, Teamwork, Respect and Integrity.
• Self-motivated, energetic, and committed to delivering high-quality results

Click ‘Apply’ to submit your CV or contact Zen Chua at for more information.Visit our to explore our work, projects, and opportunities in the water sector.Ki GHD, ka ākina te kaimahi e mātou kia tutuki ōna ake moemoeā. Nā te mea, ko te kaha o te tangata te tuarā o te pakihi. Nā reira, he hiahia nō mātou ki te whiwhi kaimahi nō ngā ahurea tuakiri maha, nō whenua rerekē, tane mai, wahine mai.At GHD we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities and invites applications from people of all nationalities, genders, and cultural backgrounds.We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.#LI-ZC1#LI-HybridAbout Us: Come together and make a meaningful impact.We bring our people together to create something bigger and solve some of the world’s most complex problems. Come and experience the power of commitment and see strategy and ideas come to life when you join GHD.Let’s drive real change.Our Pledge to You
At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.That’s why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.See where your commitment could take you.
That’s the #PowerOfCommitmentWho we are
GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.
The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.

Expected salary:

Location: Auckland

Job date: Sun, 03 Aug 2025 05:41:25 GMT

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