Senior Civil Structures Engineer: Bridges & Marine Lead

Wsp; Blenheim; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

John Jones Steel in Blenheim, Marlborough, is seeking Experienced Riggers and Composite Floor Decking staff to join our on-site teams on various projects, with some long-term out-of-town assignments. We value safety, fitness, and a proactive approach to health and environment.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in steel erection, can read structural drawings, and are comfortable with crane operations and site tools. English communication and teamwork are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years experience in steel erection (or similar).
• Able to read and interpret structural steel drawings for on-site erection.
• Must communicate well in English and take direction from others.
• Ability to undertake daily checks of machinery/equipment and report issues.
• Knowledge of mobile crane operations, EWPs and site tools.
• Rigging licence preferred but not essential.
• Ability to read plans and set out jobs; understanding bolt tightening.
• Heights ticket desirable; fabrication/welding knowledge advantageous.
• Be physically fit and contribute to a safe, inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Erect structural steel on various sites including long-term out-of-town projects.
• Fix and secure structural elements according to drawings.
• Read structural drawings and set out jobs on site.
• Operate cranes and elevated work platforms; conduct daily equipment checks.
• Communicate with team in English and follow directions.

Skills

Steel erection

Structural drawings reading

English communication

Machinery daily checks

Crane/EWP operations

Rigging license preferred

Plan/set-out reading

Bolt tightening knowledge

Fabrication/welding knowledge

Physical fitness

Tools

Mobile crane operations

Elevated work platforms

Site tools and plant

Job description

John Jones Steel in Blenheim, Marlborough, is seeking Experienced Riggers and Composite Floor Decking staff to join our on-site teams on various projects, with some long-term out-of-town assignments. We value safety, fitness, and a proactive approach to health and environment.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in steel erection, can read structural drawings, and are comfortable with crane operations and site tools. English communication and teamwork are essential for success in this role.