Principal Structural Engineer

About the Role

Join Mott MacDonald as a Principal Structural Engineer in Auckland and be part of a leading global consultancy dedicated to improving communities and building resilience in New Zealand and the Asia Pacific region. This senior position involves steering the design and execution of safe, efficient, and enduring structures within a growing Auckland Buildings team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead structural engineering design and technical execution for diverse building and infrastructure projects.
• Serve as discipline lead or project engineer on projects with varying complexity and scale.
• Offer technical direction, perform reviews, and ensure quality assurance for technical documents including drawings, calculations, and specifications.
• Collaborate closely with architects, clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams to develop feasible, sustainable, and buildable solutions.
• Mentor engineers at all levels, fostering professional growth within the team.
• Engage actively in business development activities such as bids, proposals, and strengthening client relationships.
• Support construction phases including site inspections, design modifications, and technical consultancy.
• Promote best practices such as collaboration, digital delivery, safety in design, and continuous improvement.

Candidate Profile

• Holds a tertiary qualification in Civil or Structural Engineering or a closely related field.
• Possesses substantial experience in structural engineering design, preferably within consultancy.
• Demonstrates thorough understanding of New Zealand design codes, seismic engineering, and local construction methodologies.
• Experienced in leading design delivery from concept through detailed design and construction stages.
• Skilled in technical review and committed to maintaining quality standards.
• Exhibits strong client engagement, communication, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Works collaboratively with an enthusiasm for mentoring and staff development.
• Chartered Professional Engineer status or progressing towards chartership is highly valued.

What We Offer

• A culture founded on support, cooperation, and strong values.
• Engagement in projects that have meaningful impacts across New Zealand and the wider Asia Pacific.
• Opportunities for career advancement through mentoring, networks, and diverse project assignments.
• Flexible work arrangements, including options for part-time work where appropriate.
• A competitive benefits package with enhanced contributions to KiwiSaver.
• A unique employee-owned business model where your contributions influence success and culture.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive atmosphere where all employees feel valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Diversity enriches decision-making and outcomes, and we are committed to supporting candidates through any recruitment accommodations they may need.