Senior Structural Engineer | Civil Structures

Peak Healthcare Recruitment; Wellington; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Peak Healthcare Recruitment – Wellington, North Island is seeking a senior structural engineer to join a specialist consultancy delivering critical infrastructure projects. This role stays technically hands-on, with responsibility for analysis, modelling and design, while mentoring junior engineers and providing guidance to clients.

You will bring a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, significant experience in structural design of civil structures, and excellent communication to build

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Significant experience in structural design of civil structures.
• Chartered status, or progress towards it, would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out structural analysis, modelling and design of heavy civil structures.
• Undertake inspections, assessments and investigations of existing infrastructure.
• Work directly with clients to understand requirements, provide technical advice, and deliver fit‑for‑purpose engineering solutions.
• Review and assure the work of other engineers.
• Mentor and support the development of less experienced team members.
• Inspect works and ensure construction is as per design.

Skills

Structural analysis

Modelling

Design

Mentoring

Client liaison

Leadership

Education

Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

Peak Healthcare Recruitment – Wellington, North Island

Location flexible – Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch

Are you a senior structural engineer who enjoys rolling up your sleeves and solving complex engineering problems?

Our client is a highly respected specialist engineering consultancy working on critical infrastructure assets that underpin community safety and resilience. Their work involves assessing, designing, upgrading and managing major civil structures, delivering projects that have a tangible and lasting impact.

This is an opportunity to join a close-knit team of recognised experts where technical excellence is genuinely valued. Unlike many senior engineering positions, this role remains strongly hands‑on. You'll undertake your own structural analysis, modelling and design work while also providing technical leadership, mentoring and guidance to others.

The Opportunity
Work on a diverse range of projects involving complex civil structures and infrastructure assets. Your responsibilities will include:

• Carry out structural analysis, modelling and design of heavy civil structures.
• Undertake inspections, assessments and investigations of existing infrastructure.
• Work directly with clients to understand requirements, provide technical advice, and deliver fit‑for‑purpose engineering solutions.
• Review and assure the work of other engineers.
• Mentor and support the development of less experienced team members.
• Inspect works and ensure construction is as per design.

This is not a role where you'll spend your days in meetings or managing budgets. The organisation is specifically seeking a senior engineer who enjoys remaining technically involved and wants to continue developing their expertise while contributing to the growth of the team.

About You
You will likely bring:

• A degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Significant experience in structural design of civil structures.
• A practical approach and the ability to translate technical analysis into workable solutions.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trusted relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Chartered status, or progress towards it, would be advantageous.

Engineers from dam, water, bridge, transport or other heavy civil structures backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Why This Role?
This organisation has built a reputation not only for technical excellence, but also for the way it treats its people.

You’ll join a business where:

• Technical expertise is respected and encouraged.
• Engineers are given autonomy and trust.
• Work-life balance is genuinely supported.
• Professional development and mentoring are actively invested in.
• Leadership is approachable and people‑focused.
• Wellbeing is prioritised, not simply talked about.

The culture is collaborative, down‑to‑earth and supportive. People stay because they enjoy the work, value their colleagues, and feel genuinely cared for.

If you’re looking for a senior engineering role that allows you to remain technically hands‑on while contributing to important infrastructure outcomes and mentoring others, we’d welcome a confidential discussion.