Structural Engineer - Contractor

Grada Recruitment; Porirua; On-site; NZD 96,000 - 152,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent hourly rate

Flexible workload

Long-term project engagement

Job summary

Grada Recruitment is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer for a significant Porirua project. This contractor role offers a flexible commitment of about half a day per week initially, with potential expansion as the project progresses.

You will be the on-site eyes and ears, ensuring works meet project requirements and quality standards while enjoying excellent hourly rates. The position suits a senior engineer looking for quality project involvement without full-time site demands, working

Qualifications

• Experience in construction monitoring, site inspection, structural engineering, or a similar field-based role.
• Knowledge of steel structures and structural construction methodologies.
• Strong understanding of construction quality standards.
• Ability to work independently and confidently on site.
• Excellent written reporting and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site inspections and monitoring activities.
• Review construction works against project requirements.
• Monitor steel structure installation and associated works.
• Identify and communicate quality or compliance issues.
• Prepare clear construction monitoring reports.
• Liaise with contractors, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Provide professional observations and recommendations as required.

Job description

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Looking for flexible work that keeps you involved in interesting project work? Possibly additional hours for a contractor!

We're seeking an experienced Structural Engineer with steel structure experience to support the delivery of a significant project in Porirua.

Offering a flexible commitment of approximately half a day per week initially, possibly increasing as the project progresses, this role is ideal for an experienced professional wanting quality project involvement and excellent hourly rates.

About the company

Our client is delivering a substantial construction project involving complex steel structures. With construction commencing in September, they require an experienced professional to provide construction monitoring and quality oversight throughout the build.

About the role

You'll be the eyes and ears on site, undertaking construction monitoring activities, reviewing workmanship, and ensuring works are being completed in line with project requirements and expected quality standards.

This role offers genuine flexibility and would suit a senior engineer who works as a contractor.

What's on offer

• Excellent hourly rate
• Flexible workload that works around your existing commitments
• Long-term project engagement from September onwards
• Autonomy and trust to manage your own schedule
• Opportunity to apply your expertise without full-time site demands

Key responsibilities

• Conduct regular site inspections and monitoring activities
• Review construction works against project requirements
• Monitor steel structure installation and associated works
• Identify and communicate quality or compliance issues
• Prepare clear construction monitoring reports
• Liaise with contractors, consultants, and project stakeholders
• Provide professional observations and recommendations as required

What you will need

• Experience in construction monitoring, site inspection, structural engineering, or a similar field-based role
• Knowledge of steel structures and structural construction methodologies
• Strong understanding of construction quality standards
• Ability to work independently and confidently on site
• Excellent written reporting and communication skills
• Relevant engineering, construction, or industry experience