Senior Electrical Engineer

Onyx Recruitment is working with a leading, award-winning Building Services consultancy to recruit a Senior Electrical Engineer based in either the Waikato or Tauranga.
This is a strategic appointment for a seasoned technical expert who brings strong people management capabilities and proven end-to-end project management experience. Operating from your choice of either the Waikato or Tauranga office, you will play a pivotal role in leading multidisciplinary project teams, mentoring intermediate and junior engineers, and taking ownership of client relationships across key regional projects.
What You'll Be Doing

• Leadership & People Management: Lead, mentor, and develop a regional team of engineers and technicians, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.
• Project Delivery: Direct and manage complex electrical engineering projects across the Waikato and Bay of Plenty regions from feasibility through to commissioning and handover.
• Technical Oversight: Lead the detailed design of complex electrical systems, including lighting, power distribution, security, ELV, and IT infrastructure.
• Client & Stakeholder Management: Serve as a primary point of contact for local clients, architects, main contractors, and regional councils.
• Commercial Drive: Assist with project resourcing, fee estimates, risk management, and technical reviews to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery.

What We're Looking For

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent). Professional registration (CPEng / CMEngNZ) is highly desirable.
• Experience: 7+ years of building services consultancy experience within New Zealand.
• Leadership: Proven track record in strong staff management, team development, and workload delegation.
• Project Experience: Demonstrated success managing and delivering medium-to-large building services projects (Commercial, Healthcare, Hospitality, or Industrial).
• Skills: Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and technical problem-solving abilities.
• Work Rights: Must currently reside in New Zealand with valid long-term work rights.

What’s On Offer

• Highly competitive senior salary package
• Flexible working arrangements across Waikato / Tauranga locations to support work-life balance
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development
• A collaborative team culture that values your contributions and encourages social and environmental responsibility

To Apply
Apply now or contact Greg Small on 0272970320