Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

As the premier design, engineering and environmental consultancy in Aotearoa New Zealand, WSP exists to future-proof our cities and environment. We are proud to have the blueprint of Aotearoa New Zealand in our DNA and our 2,500 expert professionals in 35 offices are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve.

Technical Project Manager – Building Structures

We’re looking for an experienced Technical Project Manager to join our Christchurch Structures team.

In this role, you’ll lead the delivery of complex structural projects, working closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, future-focused solutions that make a real impact on communities across Aotearoa.

This is a key Project Leadership & Delivery role where you will:

• Lead and manage the delivery of structural engineering projects, ensuring outcomes are achieved on time, within budget and to a high standard
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while identifying new opportunities for growth
• Oversee project planning, financial performance, reporting and risk management
• Guide technical delivery including design, feasibility studies, and contract documentation
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams and manage design and construction phases
• Mentor and support developing engineers, contributing to a high-performing team culture
• Apply innovative thinking to solve complex engineering challenges and enhance project outcomes

You’ll play a pivotal role in strengthening our Building Structures capability, while contributing to meaningful projects that enhance the built environment.

About you

We’re looking for a commercially aware, technically strong professional who brings:

• A tertiary qualification in Structural or Civil Engineering
• Preferably Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status (or working towards)
• Approximately 8+ years’ experience in structural engineering and project management
• Proven ability to lead projects and manage client relationships
• Strong design capability across a range of structural systems (e.g. steel, concrete, timber)
• Sound knowledge of New Zealand standards and design practices (NZ3910 experience advantageous)
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, client-focused mindset
• A proactive approach to mentoring and developing others
• Current, Clean Drivers License

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

WSP NZ has proudly earned its place among the top five employers to work for in Aotearoa New Zealand, as recognised in Randstad's latest employer survey. In addition, WSP has been listed as one of TIME’s 2023 top 100 companies globally for employees.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.

We will review applications as they come in, so if this opportunity sounds like you, don’t wait to apply!

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