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Principal Site Structural Engineer | Te Awa Kairangi

Wellington, nzFull-time2026-10-29 → 2026-11-10
On-site

Core

Lead structural site inspections, provide technical direction, and act as a trusted engineering representative for a major live construction infrastructure project.

Role type

Principal Site Structural Engineer (Infrastructure)

Builds

Bridges, retaining walls, water-retaining structures, foundations, and underground structures.

Domain

Civil Engineering / Infrastructure Construction

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Structural site inspection, construction supervision, quality assurance, interpretation of engineering drawings, ITP review, technical problem solving, mentoring, safety management.

Preferred skills

Major bridge construction, complex concrete works, New Zealand engineering standards.

Responsibilities

Lead structural site inspections across bridges and retaining walls; oversee pre-pour inspections and quality documentation; identify construction discrepancies and resolve RFIs; mentor site engineers; drive safe construction practices.

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with leadership