Structural Engineering Team Lead

Fluid Recruitment; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Life & Income Protection

Professional Development & Training

Flexible working conditions

Parental leave

Social club & events

Job summary

Ergo Consulting is seeking a Team Lead to spearhead the Structural Engineering division in New Zealand. You will lead a mid-size team of engineers, directing projects from concept to completion including feasibility, detailed design, load calculations, and seismic analysis.

The role requires mentoring junior staff, strong client communication, and collaboration with CAD, PM, and power systems to deliver robust engineering solutions. A NZ qualification in structural engineering is ideal.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team of structural engineers.
• Proven ability to deliver structural projects from concept to delivery.
• Strong communication and client-facing capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead an experienced team of structural engineers with day-to-day guidance.
• Oversee structural design from concept through detailed design and seismic analysis.
• Engage with energy sector clients, develop technical proposals, QA.
• Collaborate with CAD drafting, project management, and power systems teams.
• Build and maintain relationships with Ergo's clients.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Communication

Client engagement

Team management

Structural engineering expertise

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Education

Civil or Structural Engineering Degree

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Job description

Fluid Recruitment is proud to partner with Ergo Consulting in search of a Team Lead at the forefront of the Structural Engineering division

The Company

With a renowned reputation, Ergo provide a range of specialist consulting services to their partners in the energy sector, working across electrical and civil structural engineering disciplines. With longstanding offices in Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, and Tauranga, the team are continuing to grow to continue supporting New Zealand's infrastructure needs. As trusted advisors on Transpower's EC panel, the team are dedicated and technical specialists, working on a diverse range of interesting projects.

With their ongoing success, the team at Ergo place emphasis on their most important asset - their people. There is a true focus on creating a supportive environment with employee recognition, along with providing ongoing training, development, and career opportunities as core to their ethos. It's an exciting time to grow with the organisation.

The Role

Reporting to the Section Lead, you'll be at the forefront of Ergo's Structural Engineering division, responsible for leading the team of Structural Engineers. This dynamic role is an exciting blend of leadership and technical engineering, seeing you responsible for directing and supporting a mid-size team whilst creating Structural Engineering solutions primarily across HV Substation facilities & related infrastructure. The key responsibilities of the role will see you,

• Leading an experienced team of Structural Engineers, providing day-to-day leadership and support for the team
• Undertaking Structural Engineering from concept through to completion. This includes Feasibility Studies, Detailed Design, Load Calculations, and Seismic Analysis.
• Engaging with key clients in the energy sector, curating technical proposals and providing quality assurance
• Collaborating with internal teams across CAD drafting, Project Management, and Power Systems to develop effective and efficient engineering solutions
• Building on existing and new relationships with Ergo's clients

About You

Bringing deep knowledge and expertise within Structural Engineering, this role is suited to either an proven Team Lead, or an experienced Structural Engineer with strong mentorship expertise looking to step into a people leadership role.

The position will see you brining your technical expertise to a range of projects whilst supporting and developing the wider team. You'll bring proven experience in the following areas,

• Demonstrated leadership & mentorship experience, bringing the ability to support and develop junior and intermediate engineers
• Proven experience leading structural engineering projects from concept to design, through to delivery
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly document and discuss technical solutions with clients
• A proven track record of structural engineering expertise as part of an engineering consultancy, infrastructure provider, or asset owner
• Demonstrated experience with engineering in power or related industrial industry such as wastewater, oil & gas, or infrastructure
• Proficiency in MicroStation, AutoCAD or similar design software
• A Civil or Structural Engineering Degree, or related equivalent engineering qualification
• Possessing a proficient understanding & ability to apply New Zealand engineering specifications, standards, and codes

The Opportunity

Ergo are one of New Zealand's leading specialist consultancies in the energy & engineering sectors, bringing a renowned reputation for delivering complex technical solutions and people focused culture. Their forward thinking and growth focused culture represents an exciting opportunity for either an experienced Team Leader or aspiring people leader to support a team of industry experts.

On offer competitive remuneration package with a comprehensive range of benefits, including,

• Health, Life, and Income Protection Insurance
• Professional Development & Training Opportunities
• Regular Staff & Special Anniversary Events & Social Club
• Parental leave for primary & secondary caregivers
• Flexible working conditions