Who we are Tonkin + Taylor is New Zealand's leading engineering and environmental consultancy, renowned for our technical excellence in solving complex challenges. We are proudly an employee-owned company, and our collective mission is to create and sustain a better world. Our track record in Civil Infrastructure throughout New Zealand and the Pacific covers a diverse range of projects, including ground retention and Bridge design for major transportation projects, the design of hydraulic and marine structures (including piers, wharves, and seawalls), structural inputs to award-winning urban design projects, and condition/damage assessment of existing structures. We want your skills We are seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role can be based in one of our many offices across New Zealand. Our team is committed to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to complex structural engineering projects. We currently have a wide variety of technical work across several sectors, including all aspects of marine structures, large-scale retaining structures, tunnels, foundations, coastal infrastructure, bridges, roads, and rail. If you value autonomy, mastery, and purpose in your work and will thrive in a team environment where every day is different, we'd love to speak to you! We want to develop you Working at T+T provides a rich learning environment for individuals to grow and develop every day. You're in the driver's seat when it comes to your learning, and there are heaps of opportunities to tap into a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and formal development opportunities. With T+T, you will work with excellent clients and our multi-disciplinary team of engineers, scientists, and planners through the whole life of a project - from concept design and consenting to tender and construction - you will get to see your designs get built. You will be responsible for delivering projects with respect to structural design, quality, programme, leadership, mentoring, and budgets. This will include interfacing and coordinating outcomes from related disciplines such as geology, hydrogeology, geotechnical engineering, and contaminated land. What you'll bring Relevant BE (hons) or MEng qualification in Civil Engineering Chartered Civil Engineer (CPEng or overseas equivalent e.g. IStructE) Ideally, 15+ years' experience in structural design, with an emphasis on civil structures including bridges, tunnels, retaining structures and marine structures. Strong analytical and design skills Expert witness or insurance experience Emphasis on simple, robust solutions to complex issues Project management Client relationship management Experience in a consulting environment at a senior level Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team Proven ability to deliver a quality product on time Strong delegation skills with the ability to coach and support junior engineers. Our benefits Shareholding opportunities Exposure to a variety of professional experts and projects; T+T is involved in a number of large-scale alliance projects, as well as smaller community-focused projects Flexible working culture and formal flexible working arrangements, including working part-time and the ability to purchase extra leave A highly supportive team environment where you are encouraged to pave your career path that caters to your ambitions Professional memberships and continued education support Internal training programmes and mentoring programmes Annual well-being allowance and well-being programme A very active social club Free fruit baskets and morning teas (we love morning teas at T+T!) Additional parental leave, salary top-up, and a back-to-work coaching programme (as per policy) State of the art, modern and contemporary offices. We embrace flexible working at T+T and aim to work in a way that serves the needs of our people, clients and communities. Our flexible working culture enables us to work flexibly to create better work and life experiences. We welcome applicants who wish to work part-time or flexible hours. For more information, check out our website #J-18808-Ljbffr
