Careers
Join us and be part of an incredible team working across the full lifecycle of multidisciplinary projects. You’ll contribute to work that supports communities across the South Island, while grow your career and having fun being part of an inclusive work culture.
110+ people Christchurch, Timaru, Greymouth, Nelson, Wānaka Engineers, surveyors, planners Career development 110+ people Christchurch, Timaru, Greymouth, Nelson, Wānaka Engineers, surveyors, planners Career development
Why us?
We’re highly skilled technical experts who care about what we do. We’re also a friendly, supportive, diverse and inclusive team who together make Davis Ogilvie an amazing place to work.
With more than 90 years of experience, we help shape the places where people live, work and connect. Our expertise spans surveying, planning and resource management, environmental science, and civil, geotechnical and structural engineering. Locally owned and operated, our team of 110+ people work across five South Island offices in Christchurch, Timaru, Nelson, Greymouth and Wānaka.
Experience a vibrant, collaborative environment. Connect across locations, build relationships and contribute to a wide range of projects. We offer flexibility to support life's demands, a great range of benefits, and opportunities to develop your career while making a real difference in the communities we help shape.
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Professional development
We encourage and support or people so everyone can keep learning and growing. Our leadership is approachable, encouraging connections through events, industry forums and client relationships. With mentoring and a healthy work-life balance, we prioritise your development.
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Wellbeing
We offer subsidised health insurance, access to our online wellbeing programme, regular mental health and wellness presentations, paid entry into various sports events and 24/7 EAP services.
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Environmental
We care about the environment. We’re a carbon positive company with a focus on minimising our impact as much as possible.
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History
We've been established for over 90 years. You will work side by side with the company directors and other staff with an abundance of knowledge and experience.
CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES
Play an important role in delivering water engineering projects from our Christchurch office, while also supporting our other South Island offices.
We're seeking a Three Waters Technical Lead to join our Christchurch team and play a key role in delivering our high-quality water engineering services, including stormwater, wastewater and water supply projects across the South Island.
You will apply your technical expertise in the planning, design and delivery of a variety of water infrastructure projects, while building strong working relationships with clients, contractors and local authorities throughout the project lifecycle.
Looking to kick-start your career or gain valuable industry experience over summer?
Each year, we offer graduate and internship opportunities across a range of disciplines and office locations.
We're currently working through our staffing requirements for summer 2026/27 and confirming which teams will have opportunities available across our offices.
Play an important role in both the delivery of civil engineering projects within our Nelson office and the continued growth of our established local presence.
We are seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join our busy Nelson team. Working within a multidisciplinary team of civil, structural, geotechnical and environmental engineers, surveyors and planners, you will contribute to the design and delivery of a wide range of projects throughout the South Island.
You will apply your technical expertise across infrastructure design including roading, water supply, stormwater and wastewater systems, while building strong working relationships with clients, contractors, and local authorities throughout the project lifecycle.
We have a great opportunity for a capable survey professional who enjoys variety, autonomy and the chance to make a visible contribution in a regional setting.
We're looking for an experienced Surveyor or Survey Technician to join our busy Nelson team and support our growing work across the wider Tasman region.
You’ll work on a mix of cadastral, engineering and topographical surveys using modern GNSS, Robotic Total Station and survey software.
In this role, you will help lead the delivery of surveying projects across the wider Tasman region, providing technical strength and a reliable local presence for our clients. Working alongside civil, structural and geotechnical engineers, environmental scientists, surveyors and planners, you will contribute to a broad range of projects at the top of the South Island.
We're seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join our new Wānaka team to play a key role in delivering our high quality civil engineering services to the local market.
You will play an important role in both the delivery of civil engineering projects within our Wānaka office and contribute to the development of our local presence.
You will apply your technical expertise across infrastructure design including roading, water supply, stormwater and wastewater systems, while building strong working relationships with clients, contractors and local authorities throughout the project lifecycle.
This is a key technical role requiring sound engineering judgement, strong communication skills and the ability to manage projects and deliver practical solutions for clients.
Apply your civil engineering knowledge across infrastructure design, including roading, water supply, stormwater and wastewater systems.
We're on the search for an Intermediate Civil Engineer or Engineering Technician to join our Central Otago team. Key responsibilities include delivering civil engineering design for infrastructure and land development projects, including roading, water supply, stormwater and wastewater systems.
We’re looking for a surveyor or survey technician to join our new Central Otago team.
Are you an enthusiastic and motivated surveyor or survey technician who enjoys delivering practical solutions and working closely with clients, contractors and local authorities? Do you thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment and enjoy contributing to projects that range from luxury alpine residential?
This is a great opportunity to join our team and help deliver a diverse range of projects from an incredible location.
We are seeking a Survey Manager to join our new Wānaka team to play a key role in delivering our high-quality land surveying services to the local market.
You will lead the delivery of surveying projects across Wānaka, Queenstown Lakes, and the wider Upper Clutha area, acting as a technical pillar for our local presence.
This is a key leadership role requiring sound cadastral experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage projects and deliver high-accuracy solutions for our clients.
We're looking for an enthusiastic, motivated civil engineering technician to join our busy Greymouth office.
If you’re someone who enjoys working in a small office, as part of a larger South Island multidisciplinary practice (civil, structural, environmental and geotechnical engineers, surveyors and planners), across varied projects ranging from small residential developments, to commercial sites and large scale engineering projects. We’d love to hear from you.
OUR PEOPLE
Our people are the heart of everything we do. They are the reason our work is trusted, our projects succeed and our relationships last.
Their work has real purpose. Every project contributes to safer developments, stronger infrastructure and better outcomes for the communities we serve. By combining problem-solving with practical delivery, our people consistently achieve results that stand up today and create value for the future.
WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT
WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT
We offer the opportunity to work within a long‑established and highly respected South Island consultancy, delivering a diverse range of engineering projects.
Our culture is what sets us apart. We have a flat structure where our leaders are coaches, and our Principals and Directors work alongside you in our open‑plan office. This gives everyone the chance to be involved, contribute to decisions and work closely with people across the business, whether you’re early in your career or bringing years of experience.
We also have a strong social culture and make time to have fun together. This includes regular events and plenty of off‑site activities, including annual Mount Hutt ski days.