- Engineering
- All locations
- Full Time

14/10/2026

- Lead or contribute to pipeline, hydraulics and mechanical projects
- Join a growing team
- Could be based anywhere across NZ!

Join a growing team at Holmes and help deliver complex water and infrastructure projects that make a real difference to communities across New Zealand. We are looking for experienced Pipeline, Hydraulics and/or Mechanical Engineers who enjoy solving challenging technical problems, working closely with clients, and taking ownership of project outcomes. We are open to candidates from Intermediate level through to Project Director or Technical Director and the roles could be based in any of our NZ offices.

At Holmes, you will be part of a highly respected engineering consultancy with a strong reputation for technical excellence, innovation and quality. You will work alongside talented engineers and technical leaders on interesting and technically demanding projects, contributing from early concept and proposal stages through to design delivery and project completion.

What you'll do

- Lead or contribute to the delivery of pipeline, hydraulics and mechanical engineering projects from proposal through to construction
- Provide technical input across a range of water and infrastructure projects, depending on your level of experience
- Develop and deliver practical, robust design solutions for pump stations, wastewater treatment plants and municipal infrastructure
- Work closely with clients, contractors and internal teams to support successful project outcomes
- Contribute to project planning, technical delivery, quality and commercial performance
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, supporting repeat work and new opportunities
- Mentor and support developing engineers, sharing knowledge and building capability across the team




- Contribute to business development and help strengthen Holmes' presence in the New Zealand water market

What you'll bring
You will bring strong pipeline, hydraulics and/or mechanical engineering experience across a range of project types and design elements. We are particularly interested in people with experience in pumps, pipes, valves and associated mechanical systems, ideally within projects such as pump stations, wastewater treatment plants and other municipal infrastructure.
You will be a technically capable and commercially aware engineer with proven experience contributing to or leading projects, building trusted client relationships, and working confidently across both technical delivery and stakeholder engagement. Solid communication skills, sound judgement and the ability to mentor or lead other engineers will be important in this role.

Why Holmes
Holmes offers a strong pipeline of complex and interesting projects, the opportunity to work alongside some of New Zealand's leading engineers, and the chance to make a genuine impact within a collaborative and high-performing team. This role offers the opportunity to work on meaningful infrastructure projects in an workplace that values technical excellence, professional growth and teamwork.

We offer competitive remuneration, bonus potential, and the opportunity to shape projects, influence outcomes and continue building your leadership capability.

For seven decades, Holmes has built a reputation for technical brilliance, innovation and engineering excellence. We are proud to work on some of New Zealand's most exciting and complex projects, and we are equally proud of the supportive, engaging and down-to-earth culture we have built along the way.

If you are ready for your next challenge and want to be part of a business where you can do meaningful work with great people, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today, or contact Louise Hooper Smith on (phone hidden) or [email protected].

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