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Senior Engineer - Civil Structural Geotechnical

Construction and Technical Recruitment

Christchurch

$135000

Category Engineering Jobs

SENIOR ENGINEERING & LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES | CHRISTCHURCH Technical Excellence Meets Professional Growth We're partnering with leading multi-disciplinary consultancies in Christchurch seeking technically rigorous engineers ready to advance their careers. These organisations offer challenging projects, industry-leading technical resources, and structured advancement pathways for technical specialists and aspiring leaders alike. Current Technical Leadership Openings: Senior Civil Engineer - Christchurch - $135,000 - $155,000 Technical Focus: Civil 3D/12D, Infrastructure Design Senior Structural Engineer (CPEng) - Christchurch - $135,000 - $150,000 Technical Focus: Seismic Design, Structural Analysis Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Christchurch - $125,000 - $155,000 Technical Focus: Site Investigation, Foundation Design Technical Benefits Package: Advanced computational resources and technical software licences Annual professional development budget for technical certifications Technical conference attendance and professional memberships Company vehicle for site visits and fieldwork Ownership/share options in established consultancies Performance-based bonuses tied to technical delivery metrics Flexible working arrangements optimised for deep technical work Comprehensive technical library and research resources ROLE 1: SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER (CHRISTCHURCH) Technical Challenge: Lead complex civil engineering projects applying advanced technical knowledge of Canterbury's unique conditions.

Optimise designs using 3D computational modelling while mentoring junior engineers in technical best practices. Technical Requirements: NZ Civil Engineering degree with 8 years' quantifiable project experience CPEng credentials (or demonstrably near completion) Proven expertise in civil design calculations, hydraulic modelling, drainage system optimisation, and roadway geometric design Advanced proficiency in Civil 3D/12D modelling and computational analysis Demonstrable experience applying NZ technical standards and specifications Technical project management experience with measurable outcomes ROLE 2: SENIOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEER (CPEng) (CHRISTCHURCH) Technical Challenge: Apply advanced structural analysis to earthquake-resistant design problems while leading a technical team of engineers and CAD technicians. Optimise structural solutions across diverse project types while ensuring compliance with rigorous technical standards.

Technical Requirements: CPEng registration as a Structural Engineer (essential) 6 years' demonstrable structural design experience with complex loading scenarios 3 years' technical team leadership Comprehensive knowledge of NZ Building Code/standards and their practical application Specialist expertise in earthquake-resistant design methodologies and calculations Experience with structural analysis software and computational modelling Proven ability to review technical deliverables for accuracy and compliance ROLE 3: SENIOR GEOTECHNICAL ENGI.

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