Civil Designer - Ports & Coastal

Te whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity 

With a strong current and future portfolio of projects we are seeking an experienced Civil Designer to join our diverse team in Auckland. This is a key role supporting project delivery and client service excellence, addressing a critical need for skilled design capability within our Maritime team. You will contribute to technically challenging and meaningful projects including coastal protection structures, port infrastructure and marine precinct developments. Working alongside experienced engineers and multidisciplinary teams, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality design deliverables. 

You will be part of a collaborative and high-performing team that values technical excellence, innovation and knowledge sharing. This role offers strong opportunities to grow your technical capability, design expertise and maritime sector knowledge, while contributing to impactful infrastructure. 

At Beca, we plan, design and manage projects that transform our communities across Aotearoa, Australia, the Pacific and South-East Asia. Our work impacts the everyday lives of almost everyone, every day. Across the length and breadth of Aotearoa, you are never too far from our work. Our Maritime team delivers a wide range of services, from advice on climate change and resilience through to development planning, engineering design and construction, with exposure to projects throughout our broader Asia Pacific portfolio. 

Mōu ake | About you 

You are a motivated and detail-oriented Civil Designer who enjoys bringing engineering concepts to life through high-quality design. You thrive in a collaborative environment and take pride in producing accurate, practical and constructible solutions. 

We’re looking for someone with: 

• Proven experience as a Civil Designer with experience or an interest in port and coastal work 

• Around 4+ years’ experience or demonstrated capability aligned to mid-career level 

• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D, Revit exposure advantageous 

• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams, supporting engineers and coordinating drawings/models across disciplines 

• Experience working in Common Data Environments (CDEs), setting up and coordinating multidisciplinary drawing sets that produce high quality engineering drawings that meet company and industry standards 

• Confidence to prioritise work and support or guide junior designers/drafters where required 

• A proactive, curious mindset with a desire to learn, grow and contribute to team success 

The successful candidate will hold relevant qualifications in Civil Engineering/Design. 

Ko tā mātou hei hoatu | What we offer 

A career with Beca will provide you with: 

• Build your skills through our extensive Professional Development training programmes 

• A supportive and caring work environment where you can bring your whole self to work 

• Flexible working arrangements to balance your personal and family commitments 

• Opportunities to learn from our industry experts and technical specialists across the Asia-Pacific 

• Wellbeing and volunteer leave 

• Enhanced parental leave with up to 22 weeks full paid leave after the birth or placement of your child, inclusive of all genders 

• Discounted insurances including health, life and income protection 

Beca prides itself on supporting a diverse and inclusive culture — open to inputs from creative people of all genders, ethnicity, identity, thought and experiences. 

Tonoa mai! | Apply now! 

Ready to make everyday better? Apply now.