Senior Bridge Asset Management Engineer

Beca; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm in New Zealand is seeking experienced Bridge Asset Management Engineers to manage and deliver a portfolio of assets. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in asset management and strong skills in project management and client liaison. Join us to shape the future of bridge asset management while enjoying a great work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in asset management.
• Experience managing bridges, civil structures, or similar assets.
• Preferred background in design or construction of bridges.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver a portfolio of structures asset management works.
• Oversee the quality and safety of structural assets.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their long-term plans.

Skills

Project management

Client liaison

Risk management

Problem-solving

Job description

Te whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

We’re on the lookout for talented Bridge Asset Management Engineers to join our dynamic teams in Whangārei, Auckland, and Hamilton. If you’re passionate about bridges and eager to make a real impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

We have a strong pipeline of work maintaining structures on highways and roads across the Northland, Auckland, and Waikato regions. Our responsibilities cover a range of assets including bridges, culverts, retaining walls, and river protection structures.

This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer with asset management experience to join our nationwide structures team. You’ll play a key role in delivering our structures asset management services.

You’ll be managing and delivering a portfolio of structures asset management works for our established client base. This portfolio includes:

• Life-extending strengthening and remediation works
• Upgrades of existing structures to meet higher loadings
• Resilience improvements and climate adaptation projects
• Repairs for vehicle damage, heavy rainfall events, and more

Ko wai koe | About you

We’re looking for an engineer who is passionate about helping clients manage their portfolio of existing structural assets. Your focus will be on asset management, overseeing the quality and safety of structural assets.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience
• A solutions-focused and pragmatic approach
• Strengths in project management, client liaison, and risk management
• Experience managing bridges, civil structures, or similar assets

A background in either design or construction of bridges or similar civil structures is preferred. However, we also welcome candidates with a general structural or infrastructure background particularly those with experience working with government clients or managing portfolios.

Ideally, you’ll have specific experience in the land transport sector, including:

• Partnering with clients to understand their long-term plans
• Managing a portfolio of assets
• Assessing existing bridge assets
• Designing and delivering upgrades or remedial works

You’ll be collaborative, a strong problem-solver, a good communicator, well-organised, and keen to continually learn and grow your technical and consulting skills. And you’ll enjoy having fun along the way!

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

Beca has a network of offices throughout New Zealand that support projects regionally, locally, and internationally. Being regionally based provides the opportunity for a great work life balance while growing and advancing your career.

Tono mai | Apply now!

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now and join us in shaping the future of bridge asset management!