Structural Engineering Vacancies
CPEng Senior Structural Engineer
Palmerston North / Full time
$110,000 - $150,000
Date Listed: 24/7/2025
The Company
Is a leading New Zealand structural engineering consultancy with 5 offices across the country. They are well established with a long history of providing quality design and delivery to a range of projects including high-rise.
Their projects range from high end residential, sporting facilities, multi-storey, dairy & process plants through to manufacturing/storage facilities to industrial/warehousing, aged care, and general commercial development projects.
The Role
Design of structures
Communicating with clients and other consultants
Seismic assessments of existing buildings
Attending meetings externally and using Microsoft Teams
Managing multiple projects at any one time
About You
You will need to have at least 6+ years’ experience in consulting practice with good experience on similar projects.
Need to be good at analysis.
Experienced Senior Structural Engineer with experience in complex medium and high rise structures.
Experience with Model analysis and non-linear Time History analysis
You will have significant seismic design experience
Possess a relevant degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
The ideal person will be of a practical nature and be able to naturally deal with clients.
The Benefits
You will be rewarded with a salary package commensurate with skills and experience.
9-day fortnight available
Lunches provided twice a week
Medical Insurance
Flexible working
The latest technology
Health insurance after 6months service
Lunch provided twice a week
Wellness Benefit - $300/pa
Annual company gatherings in different parts of NZ
Regular local fun office events
Graduate or Intermediate Structural Engineer
Tauranga / Full time
$80,000 - $110,000
Date Listed: 21/7/2025
The Company
Do you want to work for a well-established, growing structural design firm with a diverse workload?
A specialist structural engineering consultancy are looking for an Intermediate (Graduate also considered) Structural Design Engineer to join their growing consultancy in Tauranga, in the sunny Bay of Plenty.
They have a diverse and growing workload including residential, commercial, light industrial and heavy industry. The job involves all aspects of the project lifecycle, from meeting with clients and discussing initial design options, concept design, detailed design and drafting work through to site investigations, site assistance and observation.
The Role
Structural design, working on everything from house beams and foundations to industrial buildings, commercial premises and seismic assessments & strengthening
Prepare fee proposals for potential projects
Site assessments including scala penetrometer testing, soakage testing and site suitability
Work independently or collaboratively on a range of projects
Carry out site inspections and site observation, meeting with clients and contractors on site
About You
Bachelors Degree in Structural Engineering (Washington Accord)
Experience working in a New Zealand based design consultancy
Able to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
Experience liaising and working with contractors, architects and other consultants
Sound report writing and communications skills
A fresh Graduate will also be considered
NZ Structural Engineering Degree from Auckland, Waikato or Canterbury
The Benefits
A very competitive salary, above market rate to match your experience
Technical support within a collaborative working environment, with mentoring and in-house training provided
Professional fees and selected course fees covered by the company to further assist your professional development
A workplace that prioritises balance and employee wellbeing
They run an informal office where everyone is friendly, approachable and always willing to offer advice and support.
Senior Structural Engineer
Hamilton or Mount Maunganui / Full time
$85,000 - $145,000
Date Listed: 19/6/2025
The Company
A leading Structural Engineering consultancy has openings for Structural Engineers for their Hamilton, Waikato and Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty offices.
Your role will be responsible for the delivery and management of a range of residential, commercial and industrial projects across Waikato and Bay of Plenty.
This well-established company can offer you an exciting, rewarding and challenging career with them alongside flexible, work-life balance.
The Role
· You will be responsible for the delivery and management of residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
· The role includes maintaining and establishing client relationships, preparing concept designs, completing detailed designs, and on-site construction monitoring.
The position will suit someone who can work autonomously but also be part of their close-knit team.
About You
· 5-10 years of NZ experience
· Experience in the delivery of commercial, residential, and industrial structural engineering projects
· Have a sound working knowledge of relevant NZ Building Codes and statutory requirements with seismic experience (desirable not essential).
· Experience in the delivery of any of commercial, residential, and industrial structural engineering projects
The Benefits
· Supportive work environment
· Secure workload
· Competitive remuneration package
· Involvement in all phases, from concept through to construction monitoring and client liaison
· Great work/life balance
· Excellent mentoring towards CPEng
Senior Structural Engineer
New Plymouth / Full time
$130,000 - $180,000 + sign on bonus
Date Listed: 17/5/2025
The Company
Is a mid-sized multi-disciplinary consultancy in the busy New Plymouth region. Very well established business with a great local reputation and a very strong portfolio of future projects.
Their workload is largely small scale residential and medium commercial, their maximum structural project cost would be $3M to $5M, with many projects having much lower value than this.
The Role
The role will include a balance of office based design, site visits and construction monitoring across wide range of work.
Structural engineering design for residential, commercial and a minor portion of industrial projects.
Residential design includes SED elements of new residential buildings, retaining walls and foundation designs.
Commercial projects include earthquake assessments and strengthening and new commercial buildings.
Senior engineers would be expected to work with and review the work of junior engineers.
About You
5+ years of relevant structural engineering experience
Practical mindset and a good understanding of New Zealand construction methods and details at a basic level for small scale projects
Experience working on small to medium scale projects
Knowledge of timber frames house constructionNew Zealand experience
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) or equivalent
Keen to work on a diverse range of structural projects
Progressing toward CPEng registration (within 2-3 years)
An understanding of local council building code requirements and the building consent process
Add value to client relationships and understands the importance of going the extra mile to maintain them
Social person that enjoys going for a team run or a Friday afternoon beer.
The Benefits
Leading salary plus sign on bonus/relocation
Flexible working
Collaborative & Social Team – Active social calendar and a supportive work environment.
Health insurance, cell phone
On-going training and career progression opportunities
A wellness Program linking employee and organisational health
Senior/Principal Structural Engineer
Christchurch / Full time
$120,000 - $160,000
Date Listed: 20/3/2025
The Company
Is an award winning, innovative NZ owned, highly respected multi-disciplinary engineering design consultancy with two strategic offices on the North and South Island who provide expertise across a diverse range of projects, servicing a broad client base consisting of leading developers and national and multinational clients.
Very well established, they are truly passionate about working with their clients to achieve successful commercial outcomes.
A true consultant, they provide structural, civil, architecture, Tekla and building consent to the commercial and industrial sectors, often as Lead Consultant working from concept to delivery.
Projects include commercial, offices, hospitals, apartments, schools, sports stadiums, pubic projects, car parks and industrial, often with blue chip clients and large developers.
Due to continued growth they have an opening for a Senior or Principal Structural Engineer to join their team. A high level Intermediate would also be considered
Great opportunity for an x-factor Structural Engineer to join a consulting practice specialising in total design and construction services.
The Role
Operate as a true Consulting Engineer
Design and delivery of the complete building system
Work directly with clients and the builder
Work as Engineer to the Contract
Full end to end process including construction monitoring and site observations
Be involved in the business aspects of the firm
About You
CPEng registered including 6 years of New Zealand Structural Engineering experience in concrete and steel design construction.
Must have seismic experience
1st Class Honours from Canterbury or Auckland
New build commercial and industrial experience
Have the X Factor – great technical and people skills
The Benefits
Negotiable salary
Opportunity to be a true Consulting Engineer
Private health insurance
Range of commercial and industrial projects
Lead consultant on numerous projects
Car parking and shower facility on site, secure space for bikes etc
Focus on staff well-being
Active social club with recent events including wine tasting, bowling and cinema trips.
Graduate to Intermediate Structural Engineer (1-7 year’s experience)
Tauranga / Full time
$85,000 - $125,000
Date Listed: 28/2/2025
The Company
Is an award winning, innovative NZ owned, highly respected multi-disciplinary engineering design consultancy with two strategic offices on the North and South Island who provide expertise across a diverse range of projects, servicing a broad client base consisting of leading developers and national and multinational clients.
Very well established, they are truly passionate about working with their clients to achieve successful commercial outcomes.
A true consultant, they provide structural, civil, architecture, Tekla and building consent to the commercial and industrial sectors, often as Lead Consultant working from concept to delivery.
Projects include commercial, offices, hospitals, apartments, schools, sports stadiums, public projects, car parks and industrial, often with blue chip clients and large developers.
Due to continued growth, they have an opening for a Graduate to Intermediate Structural Engineer (1-7 year’s experience) to join their Tauranga team.
Great opportunity for an x-factor Structural Engineer to join a consulting practice specialising in total design and construction services.
The Role
Operate as a true Consulting Engineer
Design and delivery of the complete building system
Work directly with clients and the builder
Work as Engineer to the Contract
Full end to end process including construction monitoring and site observations
Be involved in the business aspects of the firm
About You
1-7 years Structural Engineering experience New Zealand in concrete and steel design construction.
Must have seismic experience
1st Class Honours from Canterbury or Auckland
New build commercial and industrial design experience
Have the X Factor – great technical and people skills
The Benefits
Negotiable salary
Opportunity to be a true Consulting Engineer
Excellent day to day mentoring from Senior CPEng Structural Engineer
Private health insurance
Range of commercial and industrial projects
Opportunity to work on end-to-end delivery including site observation and construction monitoring
They operate as lead consultant on numerous projects
Focus on staff well-being
Active social club with recent events including wine tasting, bowling and cinema trips.
Intermediate Structural Engineer
Auckland West/ Full time
$85,000-$110,000
Date Listed: 22/1/2025
The Company
Employs around 40 staff in their Auckland office with 20% being Chartered Professional Engineers.
Their staff are specialists across structural, civil and environmental engineering design. This has been illustrated across numerous projects in numerous fields including, retirement home developments, schools, apartment and retail buildings, residential subdivision, water pump stations, bridges, temporary works design, insurance and seismic assessments and many, many more.
The Role
Seeking a qualified Intermediate level Structural Engineer who is passionate about delivering high quality design solutions to a range of clients, from residential to commercial and public sector. Confident communicating directly with clients and contractors.
Hands on design, analysis and specification
Construction site observation, problem solving and
Collaboration with our clients.
About You
A Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Structural Engineering
2+ years of high quality engineering design experience
Experience with site presence and client interaction
Strong written and verbal communication skills to support our client relationships
The Benefits
They know that their people are their strongest asset so they invest heavily in the continuing professional development of their staff.
If you have ambition and goals, they will work with you to achieve them.
Their team are respected and empowered plus they have fun! With an active social club, there's always something happening whether it be a trip to the rugby, social cooking, driftkarts, or a friendly competition.
They are also proud to have been named Employer of the Year in the 2020, 2021 and 2022 Westpac Business Awards. This is a reflection of the huge value they place on their staff and the culture they uphold.
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