Associate Engineer (Structures)

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Christchurch; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Health insurance

Life insurance

Chartership support

Study assistance

Annual leave purchase

Wellbeing support (EAP)

Career opportunities

Job summary

Egis is seeking an Associate Engineer in its New Zealand business to lead planning and delivery of technically complex Building and Structures projects, locally and nationally.

The role requires 12+ years of experience within Buildings and Structures in a consultancy, accredited engineering qualifications with Structural expertise, NZ codes knowledge, CPEng status, and strong client management.

Qualifications

• 12+ years’ experience in Buildings and Structures within a consultancy.
• Engineering degree with Structural expertise; knowledge of NZ codes.
• CPEng status and strong client management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise through all project stages to deliver practical solutions.
• Lead planning and management of medium to large-scale projects, including tender/design documentation.
• Manage project performance, financials and resource planning.
• Contribute to training and development of junior engineers.
• Act as project liaison; monitor progress and provide client status reports.
• Develop and maintain positive client relationships to ensure satisfaction.
• Prepare and review high-level and complex technical reports.

Skills

Structural Engineering

Project Management

Client Management

Communication

Team Leadership

NZ Codes

Multi-disciplinary Work

Professional Certification

Education

Engineering degree (Structural)

CPEng status

Job description

• Business Line: Energy and Sustainable Cities


• Type of contract: Permanent contract


• Service Line: Buildings


• Region: Asia Pacific


• Job Family: Technical Engineering

Company Description

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, locally and 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

About 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 status.


• Excellent client management skills with established network within local 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

What We Offer

• Genuine flexibility with hybrid and flexible working arrangements


• Employer-funded Southern Cross health insurance


• Employer-funded life insurance cover


• Chartership support, paid professional memberships and study assistance


• Additional annual leave purchase options


• Mental health, wellbeing and EAP support


• Access to career opportunities across a global engineering, consulting and operations business

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.