Senior Structural Engineer | Technical Lead | Leadership & Succession Opportunity

CORE50; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CORE50 in Hamilton, New Zealand is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer for a technical leadership role. This position involves overseeing project delivery, mentoring engineers, and ensuring high-quality standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong consultancy background in New Zealand, with experience in timber, steel, and concrete design.

Responsibilities include leading projects from concept to construction and managing client relationships. The role offers a supportive and flexible work environment with opportunities for career progression and future shareholding.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in structural engineering within New Zealand.
• Proven ability to mentor engineers and lead projects.
• Familiarity with local engineering standards and practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality structural engineering designs.
• Act as a senior reviewer for engineering work.
• Mentor junior engineers for skill development.

Skills

Strong communication and coordination skills

Ability to review work critically and identify risks early

Strong New Zealand consultancy experience

Experience leading and delivering structural projects independently

Education

BE (Civil or Structural Engineering)

Tools

NZ Building Code knowledge

Experience in timber, steel, and concrete design

Job description

Senior Structural Engineer | Technical Lead | Leadership & Succession Opportunity

Type: Full time (40 hours)

CORE50 is looking for an experienced Structural Engineer to step into a senior technical leadership role within our growing consultancy. This role is about more than design delivery.

We are looking for someone who has been through the full consultancy journey, someone who understands technical risk, can lead projects properly, check work thoroughly, mentor engineers, and consistently deliver quality outcomes with minimal errors. Over the next few years, this role is intended to become a key part of our long-term succession planning within the business.

For the right person, there is significant potential to play a strategic role in the future growth and direction of the business.

About Core50

CORE50 is a multidisciplinary engineering consultancy based in Hamilton, delivering structural, civil, geotechnical, and construction engineering services across New Zealand.

• Commercial buildings
• Complex alterations and strengthening work
• Construction monitoring and technical advisory services

We are known for practical engineering, strong client relationships, and a high standard of technical accountability.

About The Role

You will play a senior role within the business across technical delivery, project leadership, checking, mentoring, and client engagement.

The role includes:

• Delivering high-quality structural engineering design and documentation
• Acting as senior reviewer/checker for engineering work
• Identifying and managing structural and commercial risks on projects
• Mentoring intermediate and junior engineers
• Leading projects from concept through to construction
• Working directly with clients, architects, builders, and councils
• Helping maintain and improve technical standards across the business
• Supporting sustainable long-term growth of the company

This role would suit someone who enjoys responsibility, takes pride in getting jobs right, and understands the importance of practical, commercially aware engineering.

What we're looking for:

• BE (Civil or Structural Engineering)
• Strong New Zealand consultancy experience
• Experience leading and delivering structural projects independently
• Strong understanding of NZ Building Code and relevant standards
• Experience in timber, steel, and concrete design
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• Ability to review work critically and identify risks early
• Proven ability to manage projects and clients professionally

Preferred

• CPEng preferred, or working towards registration. Strong practical consultancy experience will also be considered for the right candidate.
• Previous experience mentoring engineers
• Experience acting as checker/reviewer
• Residential and commercial project experience
• Experience managing project delivery and workflow

What matters most

Technical capability is important, but mindset matters equally. We are looking for someone who:

• Takes ownership
• Understands engineering responsibility and risk
• Communicates clearly and practically
• Gives care about quality and detail
• Wants to contribute long term
• Can become a trusted senior leader within the business
• Senior technical leadership role
• Genuine long-term career pathway
• Future shareholding opportunity for the right person
• Diverse and technically challenging projects
• Supportive and experienced team
• Flexible and practical working environment
• Opportunity to help shape the future direction of the business

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Structural Engineer looking for a long-term opportunity where your judgement, leadership, and technical capability will be valued, we would like to hear from you.

Please send your CV and a short introduction outlining your New Zealand experience and career goals to: [e-mail]