Engineering Team Leader — Structural & Heavy Industry

New Zealand Government; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

New Zealand Government is seeking an experienced Engineering Team Leader to lead the Structural Division on site, overseeing a team delivering heavy industrial projects safely and to high standards.

You will manage day-to-day activities, read and interpret drawings, and drive performance with a hands-on leadership style. This permanent role offers an immediate start and a collaborative team culture.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a team leader, supervisor, or senior engineering role.
• Strong experience managing and motivating people.
• Excellent ability to read and interpret plans and drawings.
• Experience working within structural engineering, fabrication, heavy industry, or industrial plant environments.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach.
• The ability to lead by example and earn the respect of your team.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing the structural engineering team on site.
• Directing the team and coordinating day-to-day activities.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and plans.
• Ensuring work is completed accurately and to specification.
• Leading by example and maintaining a strong hands-on presence.
• Managing team performance, productivity, and communication.
• Working across a variety of heavy industrial plant and structural projects.
• Supporting a positive, safe, and productive team culture.

Skills

Team leadership

Reading engineering drawings

Communication

Project coordination

Job description

New Zealand Government is seeking an experienced Engineering Team Leader to lead the Structural Division on site, overseeing a team delivering heavy industrial projects safely and to high standards.

You will manage day-to-day activities, read and interpret drawings, and drive performance with a hands-on leadership style. This permanent role offers an immediate start and a collaborative team culture.