Miranda McDowell

Bachelor of Science, Earth Science graduate and Civil Engineering diploma holder with experience in field operations, GIS mapping, technical reporting, environmental planning, project/contract management, stakeholder engagement, and health and safety administration. Experienced working across engineering, land management, infrastructure, environmental and property sectors. Recognised throughout my career for strong communication skills, professionalism, adaptability, attention to detail, and the ability to build positive working relationships.

Seeking to apply my Earth Science education, field experience, and technical capabilities.

Project Manager – Water Infrastructure Team at WSP (2022-08 – 2024-02)

Managed water infrastructure design and renewal projects from initiation through delivery.

• Coordinated project planning, documentation, stakeholder engagement and reporting.
• Maintained project tracking systems and health and safety requirements.
• Worked closely with engineers, contractors, consultants and clients.
• Assisted with ecological field monitoring activities including lizard survey setup and monitoring.
• Produced technical documentation and project reports.

Horticulture Tutor at Land Based Training (2019-03 – 2019-10)

• Delivered practical and theoretical training programmes.
• Assessed student performance and maintained accurate records.
• Prepared learning materials and managed field-based activities.
• Developed strong communication and mentoring skills.

Sales Consultant – New Homes at Versatile Homes & Buildings (2018-02 – 2018-10)

• Guided clients through design, costing, consenting and construction processes.
• Conducted site visits and coordinated with technical specialists and contractors.
• Prepared quotations, documentation and contracts.

Director at Mirance Ltd (2009-07 – 2018-03)

• Managed residential property development and renovation projects.
• Coordinated contractors, budgets, schedules and compliance requirements.
• Oversaw project planning and delivery from concept through completion.

Sales Consultant at Entuition Ltd (Wells Instrument & Electrical) (2008-05 – 2009-07)

• Conducted technical product assessments and customer consultations.
• Performed site inspections and system design recommendations.
• Managed quotations, follow-up and customer relationships.

New Home Consultant at Signature Homes (2005-05 – 2008-04)

• Managed clients through the residential construction process.
• Liaised with architects, engineers, contractors and council staff.
• Achieved National New Home Consultant of the Year (2006).

Land Management Officer – Hill Country at Taranaki Regional Council (2002-05 – 2005-04)

Land Use Capability (LUC) mapping and field assessments.

• Prepared environmental and farm management plans.
• Collected and analysed field data for GIS systems.
• Contributed to the development of TRC's Hill Country GIS programme.
• Maintained accurate records and technical documentation.
• Built strong relationships with landowners and stakeholders.
• Regularly conducted field work across rural and hill-country environments.

Assistant to Section Head – Environmental Section at New Zealand Dairy Research Institute (1999-11 – 2000-08)

• Developed and maintained environmental databases using Excel.
• Assisted with research projects and technical reporting.
• Supported preparation of resource consent documentation.
• Undertook laboratory monitoring, testing and sample preparation.
• Produced graphs, reports and project tracking information.

Bachelor of Science in Earth Science – Massey University (2021)

New Zealand Diploma in Engineering in Civil – Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki (WITT) (2023)

Certificate in Organic Gardening Level 3 – WITT

Certificate in Permaculture Design

Certificate in Vocational and Personal Development

Certificate in Effective Sales Skills – NZIM