Structural Engineer

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About the team | Ko te rōpū nei

Our Professional and Technical Services Design Unit is a multi-disciplinary department with design, construction and surveying professionals that are experts in their fields. We are dedicated to creating smart designs for sustainable public infrastructure and buildings as well as demonstrating excellence in all aspects of project delivery, professional services and team work.

About the role | Ko te mahi nei

You'll be working in a busy, supportive team environment with direct access to a diverse range of infrastructure design experts. The variety of projects you work on will give you the opportunity to make your mark on our City's public structures. Our team's specialist work areas include:

• Transport structures such as retaining walls, pole foundations and bridges
• Marine structures such as jetties, wharves and coastal protection
• Three waters structures such as culverts, drains, reservoirs and pump-stations
• Small to medium community buildings
• Parks, arts, heritage and recreational structures

Reporting to the Team Leader (Structural Engineering), your tasks will include:-

• Providing structural design to enable the delivery of the Council's capital programme
• Provide pre-design investigation and post-design structural engineering advice to Council Business Units
• Manage projects and construction contracts
• Support the Senior Structural Engineers as well as the rest of the Technical Services and Design Department.

About you | Ko Koe Tēnei

• Bachelor of Engineering (BE Civil) or equivalent
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) or close to and professional body membership, such as MIPENZ.
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant post-graduate structural engineering experience in civil and building structure
• at least 3 years experience in a similar role in a large-scale/complex organisation.
• Experience with consultation and managing partnerships internally and externally.
• Engineering experience in city infrastructure structures will be a particular advantage

What's in it for you? He aha ngā hua ki a koe?

Problem solving is half of the fun at the Council, and our driver is providing robust infrastructure that is cleverly and creatively designed. If you're not afraid to question assumptions while remaining committed to cross-discipline integration and collaboration then join us to achieve the best possible outcomes for our City.

You Will Also Benefit From

• Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements - WFH, adjustable start and finish times, option to purchase extra leave.
• Collaboration - exposure to wider areas of the organisation
• Benefits - a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.

If this sounds like an interesting opportunity, you think you have what it takes and want to get involved in shaping our City then please apply today.

Additional Information | Ko ētahi atu kōrero

At the Christchurch City Council, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.

We understand that recruitment processes can be challenging. If you require any support or adjustments to help you put your best foot forward, please reach out to us at ***email_hidden***

• Hours of work - 37.5 - 40 hours per week
• Position - 2 x Fulltime Permanent Positions
• Location - This position is primarily based at Te Hononga, Christchurch City Council Civic Offices - 53 Hereford Street
• Salary - The salary band for this position goes from $105,450 to $117,167 per annum based on a 40 hour week. Starting salaries will be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, and relativities both, within the immediate team and in the broader organisation for the same or similar roles.
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Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.