Port Engineer: Structural & Asset Performance

Lyttelton Port of Christchurch; Lyttelton; On-site; NZD 108,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lyttelton Port Company, based in Lyttelton on New Zealand's South Island, is seeking a Port Engineer to keep our critical infrastructure safe, reliable and future-ready. You will provide structural and Civil engineering expertise across port assets, supporting asset management, maintenance and project delivery.

From inspecting wharves to delivering engineering projects and contributing to long-term asset planning, you will work closely with operational teams, contractors and consultants to

Qualifications

• A Civil Engineering degree and at least five years' relevant engineering experience.
• Experience in structural engineering and a strong understanding of structural load paths.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and project coordination skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities, solve problems and work effectively in a dynamic environment.
• A commitment to health and safety, continuous improvement and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Inspect wharves and support maintenance programmes.
• Deliver engineering projects and contribute to long-term asset planning.
• Provide structural and civil engineering expertise across port assets.
• Collaborate with operational teams, contractors and consultants to deliver practical engineering solutions.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Structural engineering knowledge

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Job description

Lyttelton Port Company, based in Lyttelton on New Zealand's South Island, is seeking a Port Engineer to keep our critical infrastructure safe, reliable and future-ready. You will provide structural and Civil engineering expertise across port assets, supporting asset management, maintenance and project delivery.

From inspecting wharves to delivering engineering projects and contributing to long-term asset planning, you will work closely with operational teams, contractors and consultants to