Structural Engineer, Buildings

At Aurecon we are optimistic about the future. We are thinkers solvers and collaborators who work with our clients to deliver the infrastructure and assets that strengthen communities and create a sustainable future.

As an Intermediate/Senior Structural Engineer in our Buildings Structures team based in Wellington youll contribute to projects that make a real difference across the local and national portfolio.

This is an office-based role with a strong construction monitoring component across Wellington and the lower North Island. Supporting site-based delivery will be a significant part of the mahi over the coming year.

• Lead and deliver structural design across a wide range of building typologies from townhouses and apartments to hospitals schools offices and industrial facilities.
• Deliver seismic assessments and seismic upgrade projects across Wellington and the wider region.
• Support construction monitoring construction-phase queries design clarifications and contractor management.
• Work closely with clients councils contractors external design partners and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Bring analytical rigour and sound engineering judgement while supporting delivery quality and junior engineer development.

• A Bachelors degree in Structural Engineering or similar.
• Consultancy experience in structural engineering ideally across building design seismic assessment or seismic upgrade work.
• Strong technical capability and the confidence to deliver quality work proactively and with sound judgement.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for construction monitoring contractor management and stakeholder liaison.
• A collaborative curious mindset and a passion for solving complex problems that make a meaningful difference for communities.

We believe your career should be a rewarding adventure. You will tackle some of the worlds most complex infrastructure challenges in an environment that supports your ambitions where we hold ourselves and each other to the highest standards. Recognised by the AFR as a Best Place to Work in 2026 we embrace diverse perspectives and give you the opportunity to make a real impact.

We are an engineering consultancy with more than 6000 people across Australia Aotearoa New Zealand and Asia. We believe the world needs people who can engineer possibilities; people who can create infrastructure that makes life better for people and the planet. That is why we are here: to bring ideas to life the Aurecon way.

Our hiring decisions are made by people not AI. Were most interested in your individual thinking and experiences so please ensure your application reflects your authentic perspective.

Te whakahā i ngā whakaaro Breathing life into our ideas thoughts views

Kia māia kia kaha mahi tahi Be bold be strong work as one