Associate Civil Engineer (Structures)

Inhabit Group; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Egis is expanding its New Zealand team in Christchurch to deliver technically complex Building and Structures projects nationwide. As an Associate Engineer you will direct engineering professionals and steer project planning, design, and delivery across multiple disciplines.

You will lead planning, manage budgets, mentor junior staff, and maintain strong client relationships while producing high-level technical reports and ensuring quality outcomes for a diverse client base across New Zealand.

Qualifications

• Accredited tertiary qualifications in Engineering with Structural expertise.
• Knowledge of New Zealand Engineering codes and principles.
• CPEng and/or NER highly desired.
• Strong client management skills with established Auckland network.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise through project lifecycle to deliver practical solutions.
• Lead planning and management of medium to large projects with tender documentation and design specifications.
• Manage project performance, financials, and resources.
• Mentor junior engineers and project staff.
• Develop positive client relationships and report project status to clients.
• Prepare high level and complex technical reports.

Skills

Project planning

Client management

Team leadership

Technical reporting

Stakeholder communication

Education

Engineering degree (Structural)

Job description

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Inhabit Group – Christchurch, South Island

Egis is a leading global organisation in architecture, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services. We partner with clients to design, deliver and operate smarter infrastructure and places that respond to the world’s evolving needs.

With more than 22,000 employees worldwide, we combine global capability with strong local insight. Our multidisciplinary expertise enables us to deliver innovative, practical and sustainable solutions that help build more balanced, resilient communities.

At Egis, you’ll be part of a business shaping the future of cities, transport, energy and the built environment, creating lasting impact where it matters most.

Job Description

As an Associate Engineer in our New Zealand business, your impact will be in the planning and delivery of technically complex Building and Structures projects, nationally. You will also direct technical professionals engaged in inter-related engineering responsibilities.

What you’ll do

• Provide technical expertise and advice through the different stages of the project lifecycle to deliver practical and economical solutions that meet client requirements.
• Lead the planning and management of medium to large-scale projects including producing and/or coordinating tender documentation, design documentation/specifications and project deliverables within agreed project timeframes and budget.
• Manage project performance, financials, and resource planning.
• Contribute to the training and development of junior engineers and project resources
• Act as project liaison, monitor project progress and provide project status reports to client/s.
• Develop and maintain positive client relationship/s, to ensure on-going client satisfaction and service delivery.
• Prepare and reviews high level and complex technical reports.

Qualifications

Ideally, you will have 12+ years’ experience with demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and strong technical expertise within Buildings and Structures within a consultancy environment. In addition, you will also:

• Accredited tertiary qualifications in Engineering with Structural Engineering expertise.
• Local knowledge of New Zealand Engineering codes and principles.
• CPEng and/or NER highly desired.
• Excellent client management skills with established network within Auckland market.
• Demonstrated expertise in the management and successful delivery of projects of scope.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team, including the ability to interpret and communication technical information to non-engineers.
• Experience in managing a project team to deliver high profile projects in a timely and efficient manner.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate with stakeholders, authorises, clients and contractors at all levels.
• An encouraging attitude towards helping to develop members of the team as well as drive to grow your own career.

Additional Information

We are open to considering this role on a full-time, part-time or job-share basis. Please let us know of your flexibility requirements.

Egis is committed to creating an inclusive, creative culture that embraces diversity and flexibility. If you are looking for a new challenge, want to participate growth of a successful business and join a passionate and entrepreneurial team, then don't wait.