Design and Engineering Manager

•    Based in Silverdale
•    Comprehensive Health Insurance.
•    Life & Disability Cover
•    Generous KiwiSaver Contributions. 
•    Enhanced Parental Leave. 
•    Birthday Leave. 
•    Long Service Rewards. 
•    Career Advancement Opportunities. 
•    Be a part of a Great Team.
•    Full-time, permanent contract with a minimum of 40 hours per week

About the Role

Looking for your next big opportunity? We’ve got an exciting Design and Engineering Manager role just for you! In this position, you’ll get to lead our design and engineering team and drive the delivery of high‑quality, compliant, and commercially sound design solutions across multiple distribution projects, making a real impact.

Principal Accountabilities 

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Design and Engineering Team to ensure safe, high‑quality outputs.
• Manage engineering resources across concurrent projects to meet programme and delivery targets.
• Improve design processes, standards, and best practices to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Act as the primary technical contact for clients and stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and issue resolution.
• Oversee design compliance through structured reviews, audits, and governance.
• Provide technical oversight of design costs, estimates, and commercial risks.
• Collaborate with project, construction, supplier, and subcontractor teams to ensure design alignment with programme, constructability, and cost objectives.
• Lead technical and commercial design reviews to meet project goals and budgets.
• Drive innovation through new tools, technologies, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify and manage design‑related risks with effective mitigation strategies.
• Report on design performance, resource utilisation, risks, and KPIs to senior leadership.
• Support development of junior and graduate engineers through mentoring and training.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

• Electrical Engineering honours degree with 5+ years’ design experience in electricity distribution.
• Strong expertise in high‑voltage installations, power infrastructure design, and industry standards.
• Proven ability to review and approve technical designs for safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience working with Fixed Price, Lump Sum, Schedule of Rates, and Design & Build contracts.
• Skilled in interpreting Design & Build, Performance, and Standard Specifications.
• Demonstrated leadership in mentoring and developing engineering teams.
• Proficient in cost estimation, pricing reviews, and budget management.
• Strong understanding of risk management and mitigation in design environments.
• Track record of driving innovation and adopting new design technologies and methodologies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Who are we?

Omexom is part of a global family of energy infrastructure services providers operating under the VINCI group which is a world leader in concessions, energy, and construction, operating in more than 120 countries worldwide. The brand network is a multi-disciplinary network, able to offer customized multi-technical, multi-site, or multi-country services.

With our 1,000+ employees in 29 locations nationwide and $390M in revenue, Omexom has long-standing partnerships with Vector, Transpower, Auckland Transport, and Firstgas, while servicing our newer clients Watercare, Auckland District Health Board, Wellington Electricity, and City Rail Link Limited.

In Aotearoa, Omexom is well positioned through this international network with shared values and vast resources, and a continued commitment to safety, excellence, and sustainable solutions.

At Omexom, we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment that values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We welcome and encourage women, and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

How to apply

If you like the sound of what we’re offering and think you are the right person for the job, we’d love to hear from you.  Hit the 'apply' button below.  Applications close on Friday 27 March 2026.

Please note, that only candidates with the right to live and work in New Zealand will be considered for this role.

According to the Harvard Business Review, men typically apply for jobs when they meet only 60% of the qualifications, whereas women and individuals from underrepresented groups usually apply only if they meet all the criteria. We're not just about checking boxes, so if you believe you have the skills but don't meet every requirement listed, please reach out if you would like to find out more, we'd love to talk with you.

Come join our amazing team and be a part of the pioneers in energy transition.