Structural Engineer

Introduction

We warmly welcome candidates from across the nation to apply for a role at the Christchurch City Council. Join our Professional and Technical Services Design Unit, a multi-disciplinary team comprising experts in design, construction, and surveying dedicated to developing innovative, sustainable public infrastructure and buildings with a strong focus on project excellence and teamwork.

Role Overview

As a Structural Engineer, you will be part of a dynamic, cooperative team with direct involvement alongside a wide array of infrastructure design experts. You'll contribute to important projects impacting the city's public structures including:

• Transport infrastructure such as retaining walls, pole foundations, and bridges
• Marine constructions including jetties, wharves, and coastal defenses
• Three waters infrastructure such as culverts, drains, reservoirs, and pump stations
• Community buildings of small to medium scale
• Structures associated with parks, arts, heritage, and recreational facilities

Reporting to the Team Leader for Structural Engineering, your responsibilities will involve:

• Delivering structural design services for the Council’s capital projects
• Offering both pre-design investigations and post-design structural consultation to internal business units
• Managing projects and overseeing construction contracts
• Supporting senior structural engineers as well as the broader Technical Services and Design teams

Candidate Profile

• Holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) or an equivalent degree
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status or near completion, and membership in a relevant professional body such as MIPENZ
• Possesses at least six years of relevant post-graduate experience in structural engineering within civil and building disciplines
• Has a minimum of three years working in a similar role within a large-scale, complex organisation
• Experienced in consulting and managing internal and external stakeholder partnerships
• Experience with municipal infrastructure structures is highly advantageous

Benefits

• Engage in challenging problem solving to create robust, creatively engineered infrastructure
• Opportunity to question conventional assumptions while embracing cross-disciplinary integration and teamwork
• Access to extensive training programmes, workshops, and avenues for professional development
• Flexible working conditions including work-from-home options, adjustable start/end times, and the ability to purchase extra leave
• Collaborative exposure to various organisational areas
• A range of staff benefits including health schemes and retail discounts

Additional Details

• Work Hours: Between 37.5 and 40 hours weekly
• Positions Available: Two permanent full-time roles
• Base Location: Te Hononga, Christchurch City Council Civic Offices, 53 Hereford Street
• Salary Range: Annual salary band from $105,450 to $117,167 for a 40-hour week, dependent upon qualifications and experience

We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace and encourage applicants who may not align perfectly with every job requirement to apply. We also offer recruitment support for any adjustments needed throughout the process. Applications are reviewed upon receipt and the hiring process may close early.