Associate Engineer (Structures)

Egis in ANZ; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Egis is seeking an experienced Associate Engineer to drive planning and delivery of technically complex Building and Structures projects in New Zealand, locally and nationally, while directing junior engineers and project resources.

You will lead project performance, budgets, and resource planning, coordinate tender and design documentation, and maintain strong client relationships through effective communication and reporting.

Qualifications

• 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 and communicate technical information to non-engineers.
• Experience in managing a project team to deliver high-profile projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with stakeholders, clients and contractors at all levels.
• Desire to help develop team members and grow your own career.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Structural engineering

Client management

Team leadership

Education

Engineering degree

CPEng

Job 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

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

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,