Senior Civil Structural Engineer

Overview

Lead civil/structural engineering projects, mentor team, manage clients

Key Responsibilities

• project leadership
• technical engineering
• team mentoring
• client management
• stakeholder engagement
• design delivery

Tasks

As a Senior Civil Structural Engineer, you will lead projects and teams locally and nationally, working on a diverse and challenging portfolio. Previous successful projects include the Omāroro Reservoir, Takitimu North Link, Highgate Bridge and Sulphur Point Container Wharf, where our team had the opportunity to bring innovation and new ideas to life. Looking ahead to 2026, we have an incredibly exciting pipeline of work for the detailed design of various KiwiRail and NZTA bridges, port projects and large water-retaining structures across the country. Your role will involve day-to-day technical engineering and leadership, support, and guidance to the infrastructure team, mentoring junior engineers to enhance their skills and deliver excellence. You will develop and maintain positive client relationships, utilising your stakeholder management skills to engage clients, project partners, and your project team. -Delivering complex, interesting projects

Requirements

• infrastructure
• civil structures
• technical
• commercial acumen
• project leadership
• client relationships

What You Bring

We are looking for an experienced professional with a strong technical background in infrastructure and civil structures projects. You should be deeply technically proficient, possess strong commercial acumen, and have a proven track record in leading projects from proposals to delivery. Your excellent technical skills should be complemented by your ability to build meaningful client relationships and communicate effectively at all levels. In our teams, we love positive, passionate people who stand up for what they believe in and bring excellence to every project and client. -Strong focus on premium design solutions

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Benefits

Our people love having the freedom to explore new opportunities and innovations, and they enjoy our unwavering commitment to quality. It’s a place where the best minds meet, and a team where every opinion is valued. At Holmes, you’re more than just a number, and you’ll be working alongside some of the industry’s most talented and respected bridging and civil structures engineers. You’ll get the chance to deliver alongside brilliant people—and to explore and extend your own talents on a diverse range of projects. At Holmes, we believe in delivering great work, and having great fun. Our vibrant culture includes bootcamps, ski and cycle trips, and various social functions throughout the year. We are a friendly, relaxed team that enjoys tackling great projects and creating good times along the way. We enjoy each other’s company, celebrate our successes, and have a great time at work and at play.

About Holmes Aus & Nz

-A leading engineering consultancy with a deep commitment to delivering technical excellence. -With a diverse team of engineers, designers, and technical experts, the company focuses on providing innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges. -Contributed to some of the region's most iconic projects, from major transport infrastructure to cutting-edge commercial buildings. -Work spans a wide range of sectors, including residential, industrial, energy, and infrastructure. -Notable projects include seismic design for critical infrastructure and energy-efficient commercial buildings. -Prides itself on a unique approach to collaboration, working closely with clients and stakeholders to create tailored, sustainable solutions. -Known for tackling challenging engineering problems, delivering practical and creative solutions that push the boundaries of what is possible. -Continues to be a trusted partner in the engineering sector, known for its technical proficiency and customer-first approach.

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