Intermediate Structural Engineer (Commercial Projects): Auckland

HarperSmith; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HarperSmith in New Zealand is seeking a civil/structural engineer to work on a diverse range of structural projects across NZ and Australia. You will join a small, ambitious NZ team supported by a robust Australian business and receive mentorship to accelerate professional development.

The successful candidate will have a BE (Civil/Structural) from a NZ university and experience delivering NZ commercial structural projects in a consulting environment, with a clear path for long-term growth in

Qualifications

• BE (Civil / Structural) from the University of Auckland or University of Canterbury.
• Intermediate-level experience delivering NZ commercial structural projects within a consulting environment.
• Ambition to grow with a business and be part of long-term NZ expansion.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on involvement in a wide variety of structural projects across NZ and Australia.
• Be part of a small, growing NZ team backed by a strong Australian business.
• Direct mentorship and support from a highly experienced senior engineering team, accelerating technical and professional development.

Skills

NZ structural projects

Consulting environment

Mentorship

Education

BE (Civil / Structural)

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

A well-established Australian consulting engineering firm has recently launched in New Zealand and is building a high-calibre local team. This is an opportunity to join at an early stage, work on structural projects across both New Zealand and Australia, and be part of a business with ambitious growth plans over the next three years.

The opportunity offers:

• Hands-on involvement in a wide variety of structural projects across NZ and Australia, gaining trans-Tasman project exposure early in your career
• A role within a small, growing NZ team backed by a strong Australian business, offering genuine career progression as the local office expands
• Direct mentorship and support from a highly experienced senior engineering team, accelerating both technical and professional development

About you:

• BE (Civil / Structural) from the University of Auckland or University of Canterbury
• Intermediate-level experienced delivering NZ commercial structural projects within a consulting environment
• Ambition to grow with a business, take on increasing responsibility, and be part of a long-term NZ expansion

This is a unique chance to work across NZ and Australian projects in a small, growing team, with strong senior mentorship and real influence on the office's growth.

The successful applicant will need to be a New Zealand citizen or have permanent residency.