| Position | Senior Principal Engineer - Pavements |
| Posted | 05 Jan 2026 |
| Expired | 04 Feb 2026 |
| Company | Downer |
| Location | Waikato | NZ |
| Job Type | Full Time |
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At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.
About the TeamDowner’s Transport & Infrastructure business manages and maintains road networks across Australia and New Zealand, with civil and commercial construction in New Zealand. We are an integrated trans‑Tasman team with a leading portfolio of products and services. By sharing our capabilities and insights across our regions we achieve the best technical solutions for our customers’ challenges, and for our communities.
Job Description Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working hereDowner is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful.We also offer:
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At Downer, we’re not just building roads; we’re connecting communities and shaping New Zealand’s infrastructure for generations to come.
We are seeking an influential and technically exceptional Senior Principal Engineer to join the pavement design team in our Transport and Infrastructure business. This role provides national technical leadership across pavement engineering — driving excellence, capability uplift, and innovation across Downer’s design, delivery, and operational businesses.
Reporting to the National Pavement Lead, you will:
Provide specialist technical oversight on high‑risk and high‑opportunity projects
Lead design governance to ensure technical excellence, Safety in Design, and value‑for‑money outcomes
Mentor and develop pavement engineers, fostering a culture of growth, collaboration, and learning
Drive research and adoption of advanced pavement materials, binders, and design methods
Represent Downer at industry forums, standards committees, and tertiary partnerships
Collaborate across Road Science, Infrastructure Delivery, and Operations to align national strategy and outcomes
This is a pivotal role where your technical credibility, strategic thinking, and leadership will shape Downer’s pavement capability and reputation nationally.
You will have a proven record as a technical leader and recognised specialist in pavement and asphalt engineering, along with:
Washington Accord tertiary qualification in Engineering
Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status and MEngNZ or FEngNZ membership (or overseas equivalent)
15+ years’ experience in pavement and asphalt surfacing design, materials engineering, construction, and quality assurance
Recognised expertise and influence within the pavement engineering sector, including contributions to standards, research, or industry forums
Strong mentoring and leadership skills to inspire and develop others
Ability to balance technical excellence with commercial understanding and client outcomes
Excellent communication and problem‑solving abilities
Want to know more about what it’s like to work at Downer? Visit our People Site here to learn about our culture, people, and projects.
Me pēhea ki te tono | How to applyIf you’re ready to lead the future of pavement engineering in New Zealand, apply below with your resume and cover letter!
Downer New Zealand is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture. Our workplaces are drug and alcohol free – all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre‑employment drug test and medical.
The Downer Recruitment Team will be on a holiday break from 24 December 2025 and will return on 12 January 2026. During this period, we will not be contactable and responses to applications or enquiries will resume after we return. We look forward to connecting with you in the new year.
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