Geotechnical, Bridge, Water & Transportation Engineers Thrive Zealand

UK-based Geotechnical, Bridge, Water & Transportation Engineers – your adventure starts here.

WSP New Zealand is growing, and we’re looking for experienced engineers across Geotechnical, Bridge, Water and Transportation to join our regional teams across Aotearoa.

This is your opportunity to build your career while living in some of New Zealand’s most spectacular locations – working on meaningful projects that truly make a difference in local communities.

Whether you’re planning a working holiday or considering a longer‑term move, we’d love to connect.

This is more than a job – it’s a lifestyle.

• Shorter commutes and lower cost of living (but not lower salaries)
• Access to beaches, mountains and outdoor adventure on your doorstep
• A relaxed pace of life with real work-life balance
• The chance to see the tangible impact of your work in tight-knit communities

Opportunities are available across locations including Whangārei, Rotorua, Tauranga, Whanganui, New Plymouth, Napier, Nelson, Blenheim, and Invercargill – to name a few.

Depending on your discipline and experience, you’ll:

• Deliver high-quality engineering solutions in your field
• Work collaboratively across regional and national teams
• Contribute to design, site investigations and project delivery
• Prepare technical documentation and support construction monitoring
• Manage project timelines, budgets and risks
• Mentor junior engineers and support team development
• Champion health, safety and wellbeing

• Relocation support to help you settle in
• Flexible working and strong professional development pathways
• A supportive, inclusive and high-performing culture
• The opportunity to work on projects that leave a lasting legacy

• Degree‑qualified in a relevant discipline (Washington Accord preferred)
• Ideally, a minimum of 5+ years’ experience in Geotechnical, Bridge, Water or Transportation engineering (we have roles across various levels)
• Background in consulting environments
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills
• A collaborative, proactive and client‑focused mindset

Join WSP and experience the best of Aotearoa – while taking your engineering career to the next level.