Senior Structural Engineer

  • Auckland
  • Full time
  • Engineering
  • Posted 4 days ago

Job Description

Grada Recruitment have partnered with a leading structural consultancy to recruit a Senior Structural Engineer to join their high-performing team.

About the Company:
This Auckland-based consultancy is renowned for delivering innovative and practical engineering solutions across the residential, commercial, and mixed-use sectors. Their reputation is built on technical excellence, long-standing industry relationships, and a strong focus on mentorship and development. With a collaborative culture, they provide their team with the autonomy to lead projects while ensuring ample support from senior leadership.

About the Role:
This is a key senior role within the team where you’ll be leading and managing residential structural projects from concept to completion. You’ll work alongside architects, developers, and other engineers, taking ownership of your work and mentoring junior team members as needed.

You'll have the opportunity to:
  • Lead and deliver a range of residential projects including high-end homes and medium-density housing
  • Engage with clients and stakeholders directly, building trust through technical capability and communication
  • Review and sign off designs and documentation
  • Mentor and support graduate and intermediate engineers
What You'll Need:
  • A Bachelor of Engineering from Auckland or Canterbury University (or Washington Accord, overseas equivalent)
  • CPEng with Engineering New Zealand (or working toward it)
  • 7+ years’ experience in Structural Engineering, ideally within residential structures in NZ
  • Strong knowledge of NZ codes and standards
  • Ability to lead projects independently and provide mentorship to junior staff
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
People enjoy working in this team because they’re trusted to own their work and make real decisions. The culture is supportive, with a healthy blend of professionalism and personality. You’ll be surrounded by experienced engineers who value development, technical discussions, and a bit of banter too.

To apply please click on the appropriate link provided, or alternatively contact Lucy at Grada Recruitment on 020 4025 8265 for a confidential discussion.

PLEASE NOTE NZ EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED - NO OVERSEAS APPLICATIONS.