Senior Structural Engineer

Beca; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead innovative projects in the Industrial and Water sectors. This role offers the chance to work on significant structures, including water reservoirs and treatment plants, while fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment. You'll be at the forefront of technical leadership, guiding a diverse team and ensuring high-quality outcomes for clients. With a commitment to professional development and flexible working arrangements, this position is ideal for those passionate about mentoring others and delivering excellence in engineering solutions.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Flexible working arrangements

Discounted health insurance

Discounts on gym memberships

Social club events

Qualifications

• Proven experience in delivering industrial or water projects.
• Expertise in liquid retaining structures and concrete design.

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery and provide technical advice.
• Build strong customer relationships and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Technical leadership

Project delivery

Client relationship management

Mentoring and guiding staff

Knowledge sharing

Education

Chartered Structural Engineer

Tools

NZS3106

NZSEE Seismic Design

CIRIA C766

Job description

Senior Structural Engineer - Christchurch

Te whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

Building on our track record of designing some of New Zealand’s most significant Industrial and Water Utility structures, we have a strong forward pipeline of projects across New Zealand. We are looking for a qualified and experienced Senior Structural Engineer with expertise in liquid retaining structures to lead our work in the Industrial and Water markets.

You will join a well-established and diverse team of structural engineers, working on a wide range of projects across the local region, New Zealand, the Pacific, and Australasia.

Every day will provide you with new challenges and look a little different. Overall, this role will see you:

• Demonstrate your ability and passion for providing technical advice and project leadership while embracing a culture that values teamwork.
• Leading project delivery together with client relationship skills and proposal preparation.
• Building strong customer relationships by understanding our client's core business and ensuring that services meet their expectations.
• Helping to grow the talent and careers of our structural engineers as well as championing innovation.

Ko wai koe | About you

You are a chartered structural engineer with a strong track record of delivering industrial or water projects, including experience with liquid retaining structures. These may include:

• Water Reservoirs and Tanks.
• Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants.
• Specific experience in the following would also be beneficial:
• Design of concrete structures for the storage of liquids, in particular following NZS3106.
• Assessment and design of steel tanks following NZSEE Seismic Design of Storage tanks.
• Experience with the control of cracking in concrete structures advantageous (CIRIA C766).
• You love to learn and share knowledge and can bring a fresh perspective to ensure the development of the people around you and constantly seek better practices for the overall quality of our work and our client experience.
• Being a values-driven individual, you will enjoy sharing the successes of your colleagues and delivering excellence.
• Your strengths in technical leadership, project delivery, client relationships, and guiding and mentoring staff will ensure your success.
• You're passionate about the opportunity to grow others, motivated by being in leadership roles with the ability to own the delivery of quality client outcomes.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

A career with Beca will provide you with:

• Professional development opportunities.
• A supportive and caring work environment where you can bring your whole self to work.
• Flexible working arrangements to balance your personal/family commitments.
• Opportunities to learn from our industry experts and technical gurus across the Asia Pacific.
• A highly supportive environment of sharing and collaboration.
• Excellent benefits provided to all staff – including discounted health insurance, discounts on gym memberships, and a number of social club events.

Beca prides itself on supporting a diverse and inclusive culture – open to inputs from creative people of all genders, ethnicities, identities, thoughts, and experiences.

Ko wai mātou | About us

Across our global footprint, there are endless opportunities - in terms of where you live, the projects you work on, and the opportunities and support for you to progress your career. Every structure we work on is different, and the challenges we face constantly change. But we know the power of working together to create smart solutions. This means being part of a team that shares ideas across geographies and time-zones, to push boundaries and go beyond conventional approaches. We're also dedicated to developing and sharing technical innovation and sustainable practices.

We believe that it is our people who set us apart and enable us to be one of the largest and most successful employee-owned professional services consultancies in the Asia-Pacific. It is our diverse and capable people that allow us to deliver a high standard of work and it's who our clients keep coming back to. With this in mind, we have always aimed to develop a culture of teamwork, collaboration, and understanding.

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