11th August, 2026
Ready to take the lead on projects that make a real difference?
An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join a highly regarded project management consultancy delivering complex civil infrastructure projects throughout the Bay of Plenty and wider New Zealand.
Working across transport, water and energy infrastructure, you'll play a key role in leading projects from planning and procurement through to successful delivery. This is an opportunity to work with high-profile public and private sector clients while enjoying the flexibility and culture of a growing, people-focused consultancy. The business has built a strong reputation for delivering independent project and programme leadership across complex infrastructure projects, with a collaborative, solutions-focused approach.
The Opportunity
As a Senior Project Manager, you'll be responsible for:
- Leading the delivery of complex civil infrastructure projects.
- Managing projects from business case and planning through to construction and handover.
- Building strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors and key stakeholders.
- Managing programme, budget, risk and commercial outcomes.
- Providing leadership across multidisciplinary project teams.
- Driving successful project delivery while maintaining the highest professional standards.
This is a genuine opportunity to influence projects that support communities across New Zealand.
About You
We're keen to hear from experienced Project Managers who have:
- 8+ years' experience delivering civil or infrastructure projects.
- A consultancy, contractor or client-side background.
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience managing project budgets, programmes and commercial outcomes.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building ability.
- A proactive and solutions-focused approach.
Experience working across transport, three waters, energy or major infrastructure projects would be highly regarded. Knowledge of NZS3910 contract administration or similar delivery environments would also be advantageous.
What's on Offer?
- Join a respected and growing consultancy with a secure pipeline of work.
- Work on meaningful infrastructure projects that positively impact communities.
- Collaborative, supportive and professional team culture.
- Excellent career progression and leadership opportunities.
- Competitive salary package and flexible working environment.
- Tauranga-based role with exposure to projects across New Zealand.
If you're looking for a senior role where you can lead challenging infrastructure projects and be part of a high-performing consultancy, I'd be keen to have a confidential discussion.
Nick Gillingham
Principal Consultant
CTR - Construction & Technical Recruitment
Mobile - 021 597 270
E-mail - nickgillingham@ctrecruitment.co.nz
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