Senior Structural Engineer (Contract or Fixed Term) | Data Centres & Major Building Projects

Jacobs; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Wellbeing benefits

Career opportunities

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Jacobs Auckland is seeking a highly experienced Structural Engineer to join the team on a contract basis or a 6-month fixed-term engagement. This role supports the delivery of major data centre projects, healthcare and other complex buildings, working with contractors and clients to resolve technical challenges.

The role focuses on construction-phase delivery, site-based engineering, and practical design modifications, with the opportunity to contribute to iconic projects within a global

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Extensive experience supporting complex building projects through construction and delivery in NZ.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies and site-based engineering in NZ.
• Ability to resolve technical challenges with practical, buildable solutions.
• Experience in data centres, healthcare or other complex building sectors is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and responding to contractor RFIs
• Shop drawing reviews and approvals
• Construction monitoring and site inspections
• Liaising with contractors, site teams and clients
• Providing structural engineering support during construction
• Assessing and developing design modifications where required
• Managing technical issues and delivering practical engineering solutions
• Supporting the successful delivery of complex building projects

Skills

Site-based engineering

Contractor interfaces

Practical problem solving

Education

Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Join Jacobs and help bring complex commercial building projects to life, providing critical structural engineering support throughout construction and delivery.

We're seeking a highly experienced Structural Engineer to join our Auckland team on either a contract basis or 6-month fixed-term engagement. This role will primarily support the delivery of major data centre projects, while also contributing to significant healthcare and other complex building developments.

This opportunity is ideally suited to a practical, solutions‑focused engineer who thrives during the construction phase of projects and enjoys working closely with contractors, clients and project teams to resolve complex technical challenges.

The Opportunity

Working within multidisciplinary teams, you'll play a key role in supporting projects through construction and delivery. Your experience will enable you to confidently navigate site‑based engineering challenges, provide practical solutions, and ensure designs are successfully implemented in the field.

Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Reviewing and responding to contractor RFIs
• Shop drawing reviews and approvals
• Construction monitoring and site inspections
• Liaising directly with contractors, site teams and clients
• Providing structural engineering support during construction
• Assessing and developing design modifications where required
• Managing technical issues and delivering practical engineering solutions
• Supporting the successful delivery of complex building projects

Here’s what you’ll need

• Degree qualified in Structural or Civil Engineering
• Extensive experience supporting complex building projects through construction and delivery in NZ
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, contractor interfaces and site‑based engineering in NZ
• Ability to resolve technical challenges through practical, buildable engineering solutions
• Experience across data centres, healthcare or other complex building sectors is highly regarded

Why Jacobs?

At Jacobs, you’ll be part of a global team committed to solving some of the world's most critical challenges and creating a more connected, sustainable future.

We offer

• The opportunity to work on iconic, purpose‑driven projects that make a lasting difference to communities
• A culture that values inclusion, wellbeing and professional growth
• Access to exciting career opportunities across New Zealand and our global business
• Flexible ways of working that support both your career and lifestyle
• A workplace where you can bring your whole self to work, thrive and do your best work

Whether you're actively exploring your next opportunity or simply curious to learn more, we’ll love to connect.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits and opportunities, from well‑being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs here.

We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of diverse perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about ourJacobs Employee Networks here.

Our meticulously curated employee benefits support ALL employees throughout every stage of life. From paid parental leave to a lifetime financial allowance for you and your partner to access family forming Fertility & IVF treatment, adoption, and surrogacy assistance along with menopause and Low T treatment.

We are steadfast in our commitment to the wellbeing of you and your loved ones with a comprehensive suite of wellbeing resources supporting you physically, emotionally and financially. This is demonstrated in our company being recognised by WGEA for 12 consecutive years as an employer of choice for gender equality along with our industry leading GOLD employer status by the Australian Workplace Equality Index.

Cultural Support

Māori and Pasifika peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Jacobs aims to provide cultural safety at our interviews. Māori and Pasifika people are invited to nominate a Whanau, family or cultural representative to participate on the interview panel; please let your recruiter know in your application. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover a way to cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.

We value collaboration and believe that in‑person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.