Senior Structural Engineer

Grada Recruitment; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Grada Recruitment in Auckland seeks a Senior Structural Engineer to take ownership of design and delivery for commercial projects across Auckland and wider NZ, with scope to contribute to Australian projects via a supportive Australasian team.

You’ll lead steel and concrete structures, manage projects with autonomy, and mentor engineers as the NZ team expands. Strong leadership and design capability are essential.

Qualifications

• 8–9 years of structural engineering experience.
• CPEng qualification is preferable.
• Strong experience delivering commercial structural projects.
• Confident design capability across steel and concrete structures.
• Ability to work autonomously and take ownership of technical outcomes.
• Desire to develop into a future leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design and documentation for commercial projects.
• Deliver designs across steel and concrete structures.
• Manage projects from concept through to completion.
• Provide technical input and support to project teams.
• Mentor developing engineers and contribute to team growth.
• Work collaboratively with clients, consultants, and internal teams.

Skills

Autonomy

Leadership potential

Structural design experience

Commercial project delivery

Education

CPEng qualification

Job description

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Take ownership of complex commercial projects and play a key role in building a growing Auckland structural team. This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Structural Engineer who’s looking for more than just another design role. You’ll join an established Australasian engineering business as they grow their presence in New Zealand, giving you the chance to make an impact locally while being supported by a highly experienced Australian team.

About the company

This is a successful engineering consultancy with a large team across Australia and a growing presence in New Zealand. Their strong reputation has been built on delivering quality engineering solutions, supporting their people, and creating long-term client relationships.

As the NZ team continues to grow, you’ll have the backing, resources, and technical support of a wider Australasian business while helping shape how the local team develops.

About the role

As a Senior Structural Engineer, you’ll take ownership of the design and delivery of commercial new-build & existing development projects across Auckland and wider NZ. You’ll work across steel and concrete structures, managing projects with a high level of autonomy and using your technical expertise to deliver quality outcomes.

You’ll also have the opportunity to contribute to selected Australian projects, adding variety and extra technical challenge to your workload. This role will suit a Senior Engineer who is confident in their design capability, enjoys solving complex problems, and wants the opportunity to grow into a leadership role as the NZ team expands.

What’s on offer

• A genuine pathway into leadership as the NZ team grows
• The autonomy to lead your own projects and make key technical decisions
• Exposure to both New Zealand and Australian commercial projects
• Support from experienced engineering teams across Australia
• The opportunity to help build and influence a growing office
• A competitive salary package that recognises your experience

Key responsibilities

• Lead structural design and documentation for commercial projects
• Deliver designs across steel and concrete structures
• Manage projects from concept through to completion
• Provide technical input and support to project teams
• Mentor developing engineers and contribute to team growth
• Work collaboratively with clients, consultants, and internal teams

What you will need

• 8–9 years’ structural engineering experience
• CPEng qualification is preferable
• Strong experience delivering commercial structural projects
• Confident design capability across steel and concrete structures
Ability to work autonomously and take ownership of technical outcomes
• A desire to develop into a future leadership role

If you’re a Senior Structural Engineer ready for more ownership, greater influence, and the opportunity to help shape a growing NZ team, we’d love to hear from you.