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Posted 24 June, 2026

Senior Bridge Engineer

WSP
Napier,NZ,4110 Full Time
Reference: 218_652203_89607

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. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives enabling you to do the best work of your life. You can experience a world of opportunities to shape a career as unique as you.

WSP is one of the world's top professional services firms, bringing together some of the brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe. We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. We see the world through a Future Ready lens, fuelled by a shared commitment to making a positive impact-one project and community at a time.

Senior Bridge Engineer - Napier

A fantastic opportunity exists in our Napier office for an experienced Senior Bridge Engineer. As an integral member of the Napier business, you will deliver technical and consultancy services with a focus on bridge and civil structures. This includes asset management, maintenance strategies, whole-of-life and condition assessments, option identification, design, reporting, technical documentation, project management, and construction observation for bridge and civil structures projects.

What you'll do

  • Provide consultancy services in bridge and civil structures asset management, including maintenance strategies, whole-of-life cost analysis, condition assessment, option identification, design, reporting, technical documentation, project management, and construction observation of transport projects.
  • Deliver sound technical solutions using appropriate tools and software to support asset management.
  • Prepare and review clear reports, asset management strategies, and technical papers.
  • Lead and oversee the preparation of physical works contracts, construction monitoring, and effective contract management.
  • Undertake or oversee technical reviews and verification of projects and deliverables.
  • Lead the management of bridge and civil structures projects, including planning, budgeting, and quality assurance.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships, pursue new opportunities, and support business development.


What you'll bring

  • Relevant tertiary qualification in Civil or Structural Engineering.
  • A minimum of 6 years' professional experience in a closely related role.
  • CPEng status, or close to submitting CPEng application.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders.
  • A collaborative, solutions-focused, and client-centric approach.
  • A full, clean driver's licence.

This position is full time, 40 hours and 5 days per week. The remuneration range for this position is $113,000 - $123,000 per annum, depending on experience.

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

We are proud to have the blueprint of Aotearoa New Zealand in our DNA and our 2,000+ expert professionals in 24 offices are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 75,000 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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