Associate Civil Engineer (Structures)

Egis Group; Christchurch; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Egis is seeking an Associate Engineer to lead the planning and delivery of technically complex Building and Structures projects across New Zealand. You will direct technical professionals and oversee inter-related engineering responsibilities.

Ideal candidates bring 12+ years’ experience in Buildings and Structures within a consultancy, with NZ engineering code knowledge. CPEng/NER are highly desired, and strong client management is essential.

Qualifications

• 12+ years’ experience with Buildings and Structures in a consultancy environment.
• Local knowledge of New Zealand Engineering codes and principles.
• CPEng and/or NER highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise through the project lifecycle to deliver practical and economical solutions meeting client requirements.
• Lead planning and management of medium to large-scale projects, including tender docs, design docs, and deliverables within timeframes and budget.
• Manage project performance, financials, and resource planning.
• Contribute to training and development of junior engineers and project resources.
• Act as project liaison, monitor progress, and provide status reports to clients.
• Develop and maintain positive client relationships to ensure ongoing satisfaction and service delivery.
• Prepare and review high level and complex technical reports.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Client management

Communication

Education

Engineering degree, Structural

Job description

About Us

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.

About the Role

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.

What do we need from you

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.

What's in it for you?

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,