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Senior Structural Engineer
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Christchurch City Council
Central City, CO (In Person)
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Senior Structural Engineer E ngā iwi, e ngā karangatanga huri noa i te motu, tēnei te mihi atu ki a koutou katoa. He īnoi tēnei ki a koe. Tono mai ki tētahi tūnga ki te Kaunihera o Ōtautahi About the team | Ko te rōpū nei Our Professional & Technical Services Unit provides specialist in‑house survey, design, environmental planning and project delivery expertise for Council. We are committed to delivering sustainable, resilient, innovative and cost-effective infrastructure solutions while maintaining high professional standards and fostering strong partnerships with our business partners. The Structural Engineering team supports the Council's capital programme by delivering high-quality advice and design solutions as well as technical review of internal and external consultant designs. About the role | Ko te mahi nei This is a senior, hands-on position where you'll lead the design and delivery of complex structural projects while acting as a trusted advisor across Council. You'll be responsible for guiding projects from concept through to construction and mentoring engineers across the team. You'll work across a diverse portfolio including bridges, buildings, pump stations, retaining walls, marine structures and other essential community assets. Your day to day will include: Leading and managing structural engineering projects end-to-end Developing concepts, designs and detailed engineering solutions for Council infrastructure Providing technical oversight, review and sign-off on designs and Producer Statements (PS1 & PS4) Managing consultants, contractors and multi-disciplinary project teams Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners Mentoring and developing intermediate engineers within the team Supporting construction monitoring and ensuring high-quality project delivery About you | Ko Koe Tēnei You're a confident senior engineer who enjoys leading from the front - guiding projects, mentoring others and delivering solutions that balance technical excellence with what communities' need and value. You bring a collaborative, people-focused approach, building strong relationships, communicating clearly, and creating an environment where others can thrive and do their best work.