Senior/Principal Structural Engineer - Lead Projects & Clients

Archway Recruitment; Auckland; On-site; NZD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Archway Recruitment is partnering with a respected structural engineering consultancy in New Zealand to recruit a Senior/Principal Structural Engineer for their Auckland team.

You will lead projects from concept design through to construction, interfacing with architects, developers, contractors, and asset owners while mentoring junior engineers and building strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• BE (Civil) or equivalent qualification.
• CPEng status or working towards chartership.
• Extensive experience delivering building structures projects in New Zealand.
• Strong technical design and project leadership capabilities.
• Experience across commercial, residential, industrial, education, or infrastructure projects.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Proven ability to mentor and support junior engineers.
• Sound knowledge of New Zealand design standards and construction practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from concept design through to construction.
• Build and maintain relationships with important clients and stakeholders.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, understanding needs and driving projects forward.
• Lead projects while remaining hands-on with structural design and delivery.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Technical design

Project leadership

Client relationship management

Mentoring juniors

NZ design standards knowledge

Education

BE (Civil) or equivalent

CPEng status or nearing chartership

Job description

Archway Recruitment is partnering with a respected structural engineering consultancy in New Zealand to recruit a Senior/Principal Structural Engineer for their Auckland team.

You will lead projects from concept design through to construction, interfacing with architects, developers, contractors, and asset owners while mentoring junior engineers and building strong client relationships.