Senior Structural Engineer – Bridges

Overview

Join Tiaki Engineering Consultants, a multidisciplinary Tauranga consultancy delivering award-winning bridge and civil infrastructure across New Zealand.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to lead and review the design of bridges, civil, and building structures. The ideal candidate will have strong recent experience in the design of road, rail, and pedestrian bridges.

You will manage projects from concept through to construction, ensuring designs are safe, constructable, and compliant with relevant New Zealand and Australian codes and standards, including the NZTA Bridge Manual and KiwiRail Design Standards.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and review the design of bridges, civil, and building structures.
• Deliver designs from concept through to detailed design and construction.
• Conduct seismic and structural assessments, strengthening, and retrofit solutions.
• Liaise with clients, councils, and contractors to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Carry out PS2 design reviews and contribute to design assurance processes.
• Provide technical support to MSQA and construction monitoring staff.

Skills and experience

Why join Tiaki?

Tiaki means to care for - and that philosophy underpins everything we do : from designing durable infrastructure to fostering trusted partnerships built on respect and integrity.

You’ll be joining a tight-knit, flexible team that values both professional rigour and life balance.

What’s on offer

About Tiaki Engineering Consultants

Since 2011, Tiaki has delivered robust civil, structural, and geotechnical solutions throughout Aotearoa - from rural bridges and subdivisions to rail overpasses and treatment plants.

We’re trusted by councils, developers, iwi, and industry clients for our clarity, flexibility, and care.

How to apply

If you’re a bridge engineer who values practical, buildable design and meaningful work, we’d love to hear from you.

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