Senior Structural Engineer — Lead Complex Commercial Projects

Cook Brothers Construction (CBC); Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Complex projects

Career development

Collaborative workplace

Work/life balance

Wellbeing support

Team events

Exposure to landmark developments

Innovation and excellence

Job summary

Cook Brothers Construction, a NZ leader with projects nationwide, invites a seasoned Structural Engineer to join our Queenstown team. You’ll lead design, analysis, and reporting for complex commercial projects and oversee site work, ensuring designs meet NZ Building Code.

We value collaboration with architects, consultants, and contractors, offering a supportive, high‑performing environment, career growth, and the lifestyle benefits of living in Queenstown.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Structural Engineering
• CPEng or eligible for registration
• Minimum 10 years in structural design
• Experience in commercial construction
• Strong knowledge of NZ building codes

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design across commercial projects
• Coordinate structural systems in concrete, steel, timber and masonry, incl. temporary works
• Prepare drawings, specifications, technical documents and reports
• Carry out site inspections ensuring construction aligns with intent and compliance
• Collaborate with architects, consultants, subcontractors and internal teams
• Identify structural risks and develop practical, cost‑effective solutions
• Ensure all work meets NZ Building Code requirements
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to project teams

Skills

CPEng

10+ years exp

Structural design

Concrete

Steel

Timber

Masonry

Structural analysis

CAD

NZBC knowledge

Leadership

Education

Structural Engineering degree

CPEng qualification

Tools

ETABS

SAP2000

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Cook Brothers Construction, a NZ leader with projects nationwide, invites a seasoned Structural Engineer to join our Queenstown team. You’ll lead design, analysis, and reporting for complex commercial projects and oversee site work, ensuring designs meet NZ Building Code.

We value collaboration with architects, consultants, and contractors, offering a supportive, high‑performing environment, career growth, and the lifestyle benefits of living in Queenstown.