Senior Structural Engineers

He angitūtanga : The opportunity

As a Senior Structural Engineer, your role is critical in overseeing the technical processing and provision of advice for building consent applications.

You will provide structural engineering advice to ensure the delivery of customer‑focused structural engineering regulatory reviews for building consents and related approvals, that achieves or exceeds statutory or customer service targets, thus ensuring compliance with the Building Act, Building Code and the Council’s engineering codes of practice.

You could also expect to work on :

• providing specialist structural engineering design and design review services, construction monitoring and asset condition assessments to support the Council‑wide asset owners’ group
• providing invaluable technical support and mentoring to colleagues
• assisting team leaders on specific projects
• diligently managing escalated customer complaints and incidents with a focus on swift resolution and adherence to professional standards

Rigorous risk management practices will be integral to your approach, with any identified risks promptly reported and recorded for appropriate mitigation measures.

He kōrero mōu : About you

With a Bachelor of Engineering with a specialisation in Structural Engineering, you have strong experience in the structural engineering field. You are a Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) accredited by Engineering New Zealand, or demonstrate equivalent capability to operate at the CPEng level.

We will be looking for specific experience with the key role requirements :

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou : What we offer

Auckland Council is the largest local government council across Oceania, serving over 1.7 million people and contributing towards making Tāmaki Makaurau a world‑class city.

We offer a competitive salary and a range of employee benefits. We proudly support flexible working, including hybrid options, to help you maintain a healthy work‑life balance, while contributing meaningfully to Auckland’s future.

View a snapshot of some of our employee benefitsHERE.

Help us make a difference to Tāmaki Makaurau.

Me Tono Ināianei! : Apply Now!

Applications close : Sunday 2 November 2025

Find a copy of the position descriptionHERE

If you have any support or access requirements, please advise us when submitting your application so we can assist you.

This role is deemed safety sensitive and in line with Auckland Council policy, you will be required to complete pre‑employment drug and alcohol testing. A full driver’s license is a requirement.

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.

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