Structural Engineers

Our Buildings team in Christchurch is growing so we are looking for a number of Structural Engineers to join us. The Building’s team includes engineers in the primary disciplines of Structural, Civil, Building Services and Façade engineering. The team delivers projects regionally and contributes to the Group’s growth in the ANZ region.
Our Building’s team uses the best that technology can offer in the design and delivery of elegant solutions. This includes a digital engineering approach to design and documentation, encompassing a suite of tools in an effective digital workflow. Tools include parametric processes, advanced analysis, BIM, construction staged analysis etc.
Responsibilities will vary across levels, but could include:

- Working directly with a Design Engineer or other senior team members to carry out duties in accordance with company procedures and implement prescribed systems of work
- Responsibility for the preparation of design documentation for review by senior members of the team
- Become aware of commercial matters including agreed fees/scope of services/programme.
- Attending with others design team/site meetings
- Responsibility for development and production of drawings/calculations/specifications/reports

Delivery in the 3D, BIM and Digital engineering environment
- About you:

- A Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in building structures, ideally in a consultancy
- An in-depth understanding of structural behaviour and engineering from first-principles
- Experience of New Zealand building standards and regulations
- Self-motivation, a willingness to learn, adapt and excel
- An interest in the ‘story’ of engineering projects
- Team player

We are committed to bringing diversity of thinking into our team, which means we value alternative paths, understand there will be career gaps and we have a culture in place ready to cultivate your talent. If you don’t have all the requirements listed above, but feel you can do this job, then we encourage you to apply.
At Mott MacDonald we are always looking for most committed people to join us.
We offer you all the benefits that come from working in a global consultancy, including a competitive salary, ongoing professional support, career development and a great opportunity to work on key projects.
We are committed to fostering a culture that empowers our people, promotes teamwork, and embraces sustainability.
There’s no time like the present to make a change.

Job Profile
- Mott MacDonald NZ is a dynamic and innovative engineering, management and development consultancy working with high profile clients across New Zealand. We are a wholly independent, employee owned company with strong local leadership and autonomy.
We have a supportive and collaborative culture which values equality and diversity, and we take proactive steps to create an inclusive workplace.
Our successes over the past years have seen us take significant roles on a range of NZ landmark and country shaping projects including:

- Lake Onslow NZ Battery project
- Canterbury Multi Use Arena
- Auckland Airport's new Domestic Terminal
- Auckland City Rail Link
- Rosedale WWTP expansion
- Seascape Residential Tower, Auckland (tallest occupied tower under construction)
- Milldale and Drury South development projects

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management and development consultancy focused on improving society by considering social outcomes in all we do. We offer a range of opportunities to work with expert practitioners on expansive and challenging construction projects.