Project Delivery Manager – Infrastructure & Capital Delivery

Full Time | Permanent | Rangiora based

Experienced Chartered Engineer sought to lead Waimakariri District Council’s internal engineering and infrastructure delivery consultancy

Shape the future of one of New Zealand's fastest-growing districts

Waimakariri District offers the best of both worlds – vibrant communities, an outstanding lifestyle, and easy access to Christchurch, North Canterbury’s beaches, rivers and outdoor recreation opportunities.

As our district continues to grow, so does our investment in the infrastructure that supports our communities. We are seeking an experienced infrastructure engineering leader to head our Project Delivery Unit and lead the delivery of major capital works programmes that will help shape Waimakariri’s future.

Reporting to the General Manager Utilities & Roading, you will lead Council’s internal engineering and project delivery consultancy, providing strategic engineering leadership, technical assurance, procurement oversight and infrastructure delivery services across a diverse capital programme.

You will provide engineering leadership and technical oversight across Council’s infrastructure programme while leading multiple specialist teams of engineers, project managers, planners and technical professionals.

About You

• A recognised Bachelor of Engineering qualification (Civil Engineering or a closely related infrastructure engineering discipline).

• Current Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status, or actively progressing toward chartership and nearing accreditation.

• Extensive senior leadership experience in infrastructure engineering, capital delivery and asset-intensive environments.

• Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary engineering, planning and project delivery teams.

• Strong technical credibility with the ability to provide engineering leadership, assurance and strategic advice.

• Deep understanding of infrastructure planning, asset management, procurement and contract management.

• Exceptional stakeholder management capability, including engagement at executive, governance and community levels.

• The ability to build trusted relationships and influence outcomes across a complex organisation.

Why Waimakariri?

• Lead projects and infrastructure programmes that have a visible and lasting impact on our communities.

• Provide strategic engineering leadership within a growing and progressive district.

• Join an organisation committed to innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement.

• Work alongside an experienced and supportive leadership team.

• Enjoy an outstanding lifestyle with easy access to Christchurch, beaches, rivers and outdoor recreation.

If you are a senior infrastructure engineering leader ready to shape the future of Waimakariri through technical excellence, strategic thinking and outstanding people leadership, we would love to hear from you.

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Gerard Cleary, General Manager Utilities & Roading on 0800 965 468 (0800 WMK GOV).

Please click here to view a copy of the position description.

If you have the skills, attitude and qualification for this position, then get in touch because we want to hear from you!

Applications close on Friday 24 July 2026.

The Council is an equal opportunity employer.