About the Role
Location: Wellington, New Zealand
Type: Full-time, Senior Management
Company: Cook Costello – A leading multidisciplinary engineering consultancy with over 50 years’ experience.
About the Role
We’re seeking a highly capable and people-focused Engineering Manager to lead our Wellington office and drive the continued growth of our multidisciplinary consultancy. This senior management role is ideal for an experienced engineer who combines strong technical capability with proven leadership, commercial acumen, and a passion for developing high-performing teams.
You’ll play a pivotal role in delivering outstanding client outcomes across civil, structural, and geotechnical projects, while fostering collaboration between our offices nationwide. Working closely with our General Manager, Technical Director and other senior managers, you’ll oversee project delivery, resourcing, client relationships, and staff development within the Wellington region.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & People
Lead and mentor a diverse team of engineers, surveyors and geophysicists.
Foster a high-performance culture built on collaboration, accountability, and technical excellence.
Support recruitment, onboarding, and professional development initiatives.
Ensure alignment with company values, quality systems, and the company culture across all offices.
Project Delivery
Oversee the successful delivery of multidisciplinary projects from concept to completion.
Support project managers and technical leads to meet quality, time, and budget targets.
Provide input on complex engineering design, risk assessments, and review of technical reports.
Implement and maintain best-practice QA, health & safety, and compliance processes.
Business & Client Management
Strengthen client relationships and identify new business opportunities.
Support preparation of proposals, fee estimates, and resource planning.
Collaborate with the wider leadership team to achieve regional and company-wide financial goals.
Represent the company in meetings, industry events, and professional networks.
About You
About You
You’re a natural leader who thrives on solving technical challenges and bringing people together to deliver great outcomes. You understand the balance between operational delivery, staff wellbeing, and commercial performance.
Requirements:
BE (Civil/Structural/Geotechnical) or equivalent; CPEng or working toward.
10+ years’ experience in consulting engineering, including team or project leadership roles.
Proven ability to manage people, budgets, and client relationships effectively.
Strong understanding of New Zealand codes, consent processes, and local authority requirements.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Commercially astute with a collaborative mindset.
About the Company
Why Join Us
Be part of a progressive consultancy with offices across New Zealand.
Lead a talented multidisciplinary team working on projects that shape communities.
Competitive salary, professional development support, and genuine flexibility with work-life balance.
A culture that celebrates innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
How to Apply
If you’re ready to lead a talented team and make an impact on the future of engineering in Wellington, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply with your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your leadership and project experience.