Associate Director - Structural Engineering

Overview

Join a leading global professional services firm dedicated to shaping communities and advancing humanity through innovative engineering. As an Associate Director in Structural Engineering, you will lead a specialized team while driving client engagement, business growth, and project excellence within the property and buildings sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the Building Structures Team, supporting overarching business objectives and strategic goals.
• Build and sustain strong client relationships, actively pursue new business opportunities to expand the client base.
• Oversee the technical development of Structural Engineers across multiple locations including Auckland and regional offices.
• Manage projects as Project Manager or Director, ensuring timely delivery that aligns with client objectives, budget constraints, and quality standards.
• Provide leadership to project teams to meet deadlines, budgets, and profitability targets.
• Handle project administration including client reporting, invoicing, and utilizing company accounting, record keeping, and quality management systems.
• Plan and coordinate engineering tasks within building projects, integrating efforts of various groups to meet technical quality, schedule, and client satisfaction benchmarks.
• Offer guidance on training needs, resource allocation, quality assurance, and project deliverables within the structures group.

Candidate Profile

• Possesses a tertiary qualification relevant to Structural Engineering or Project Delivery.
• Holds Chartered Professional Engineering (CPEng) accreditation or an equivalent credential.
• Brings at least 10 years of experience in building engineering, with substantial expertise in seismic design.
• Demonstrates senior-level project management experience combined with strong commercial acumen.
• Experienced in expanding client networks and developing prospects within the industry sector.
• Proven ability to cultivate and maintain effective client relationships.
• Strong leadership skills with capability to manage and inspire teams effectively.

Time Commitment Distribution

• Project and technical delivery: 60%
• People management: 20%
• Client and business development: 20%

Company Background

This global organization consists of over 75,000 employees in 24 offices, united by a mission to create sustainable, positive impacts. It values innovation, diverse perspectives, and encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work while promoting collaboration and career growth.

Additional Information

Health and safety compliance is a critical aspect, with expectations to follow internal HSE policies as well as those of clients during on-site work. Some roles may require fieldwork under varying environmental conditions with provision for reasonable safety limits. The employer supports equal employment opportunity and accommodations for candidates with disabilities during recruitment. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted; unsolicited agency resumes will not be accepted.