Bridge & Civil Structures Engineer - Construction Management

WSP; Napier; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Napier is seeking an experienced civil engineer to join the Napier Bridge Team, delivering bridge and civil structures infrastructure projects and supporting procurement, contract administration, and construction delivery. You will work with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams, applying your 5+ years of experience in contract and construction management.

A collaborative, client-centric approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• 5+ years in contract and construction management for bridges.
• Experience as Engineer's Representative Assistant or Contract Administrator Assistant.
• Experience with NZS391X contracts.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of bridge and civil structures infrastructure projects during procurement and construction phases.
• Assist with contract administration and Engineer's Representative responsibilities.
• Prepare tender, procurement, and contract documentation.
• Support project planning, programme management, budgeting, and reporting.
• Prepare project briefs, offers of service, and fee estimates.
• Build strong relationships with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Contribute to business development and team growth initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

BEng Civil

Tools

NZS391X contracts

Job description

Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives enabling you to do the best work of your life. You can experience a world of opportunities to shape a career as unique as you.

WSP is one of the world’s top professional services firms, bringing together some of the brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe. We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. We see the world through a Future Ready® lens, fuelled by a shared commitment to making a positive impact—one project and community at a time.

Join our Napier Bridge Team and help deliver bridge and civil structures infrastructure projects that make a real impact in our communities. You'll support procurement, contract administration, and construction delivery, working closely with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of bridge and civil structures infrastructure projects during procurement and construction phases.
• Assist with contract administration and Engineer's Representative responsibilities.
• Prepare tender, procurement, and contract documentation.
• Support project planning, programme management, budgeting, and reporting.
• Prepare project briefs, offers of service, and fee estimates.
• Build strong relationships with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Contribute to business development and team growth initiatives.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years' professional experience in contract and construction management within bridge and civil structures projects.
• Experience serving as an Engineer's Representative Assistant and/or Contract Administrator Assistant (or equivalent), with working knowledge of the NZS391X suite of contracts.
• Demonstrated experience preparing contract documentation and supporting contract delivery.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders.
• A collaborative, solutions-focused, and client-centric approach.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

We are proud to have the blueprint of Aotearoa New Zealand in our DNA and our 2,000+ expert professionals in 24 offices are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 75,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.