Principal Site Structural Engineer — RiverLink, Wellington

AECOM Corporation; Wellington; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM Wellington seeks a Principal Site Structural Engineer to lead live construction inspections for Te Awa Kairangi, ensuring design integrity, safety and quality across bridges, walls and buildings. You will coordinate with contractors, clients and design teams, delivering robust technical solutions on a major transport project.

In this role you will apply your deep experience to review ITPs, guide site teams, and drive best-practice construction methods while contributing to AECOM's broader

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years practical experience in structural site inspections, construction supervision and quality assurance on major infrastructure projects.
• Strong experience inspecting bridges, retaining walls, water-retaining structures and buildings.
• The ability to interpret complex engineering drawings, specifications and construction documentation.
• Proven capability in reviewing ITPs, assessing construction quality and resolving technical issues on site.
• Confidence leading technical discussions and making sound engineering judgements on structural integrity and compliance.
• Experience mentoring engineers and providing technical leadership within construction teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively with contractors, clients and senior project stakeholders.
• A strong commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural site inspections across bridges, retaining walls, water-retaining structures and buildings and ensuring construction meets design, quality and safety requirements.
• Oversee inspections of bridge piling, piers, abatements, headstocks, bearing plinths, precast girder seating and deck levels.
• Apply your expertise across bridges, foundations, underground structures, retaining walls, water-retaining structures and buildings.
• Lead reviews of Inspection and Testing Plans (ITPs), oversee pre-pour inspections and ensure inspection reports and quality documentation meet required standards.
• Identify construction discrepancies and design clashes, working with contractors and designers to develop practical solutions and resolve RFIs.
• Make critical technical judgements on construction quality, structural integrity and readiness for subsequent construction stages.
• Represent AECOM in client and stakeholder meetings, building strong relationships across project teams.
• Mentor and guide site engineers, setting high standards for inspection quality, technical coordination and documentation.
• Drive safe construction practices, identify site risks and champion AECOM's health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Improve inspection processes, share technical knowledge and promote innovative approaches to construction challenges.

Skills

Site leadership

Bridges inspections

Quality assurance

Stakeholder management

Safety leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Job description

AECOM Wellington seeks a Principal Site Structural Engineer to lead live construction inspections for Te Awa Kairangi, ensuring design integrity, safety and quality across bridges, walls and buildings. You will coordinate with contractors, clients and design teams, delivering robust technical solutions on a major transport project.

In this role you will apply your deep experience to review ITPs, guide site teams, and drive best-practice construction methods while contributing to AECOM's broader