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Posted 08 July, 2026

Technical Principal - Building Structures

WSP
Auckland, AUK, NZ Full Time
Reference: 3a559ebb6b0ea44f

Job Description

Technical Principal – Building Structures (Auckland)\n
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  • Provide technical input and leadership across large scale structural engineering projects within the Property & Buildings Group, managing the scope and coordinating resources to deliver technical excellence for our clients.
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  • Promote innovative client focused design solutions, creating an industry leading profile. Prepare and review complex technical project reports, pursuits and proposals and develop strong client relationships through excellent service delivery.
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  • Provide technical leadership and expertise for structural projects.
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  • Challenge every process to drive innovation in everything we do.
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  • Develop our staff through projects and actively promote and create future technical leaders within the organisation.
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  • Promote best practice and technical excellence by applying sound technical review practices and taking a leading role in delivery of key or strategic projects across the globe.
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  • Be the role model for the technical stream and developing our people.
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  • Assist in the development of strategy and delivery of key regionally strategic bids, ensuring that all significant opportunities are maximised for success.
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  • Actively market the company’s skill, capability and performance and assist the Building Structures leadership team in business planning and strategic planning.
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  • Apply sound engineering judgement to decisions about technical issues and problem solve to get the best possible outcome for the project.
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\nQualifications\n
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  • Registration as a Chartered Professional Engineer in New Zealand.
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  • Minimum of 15 years’ professional experience in Building Structures Engineering.
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  • Strong knowledge of structural seismic design and earthquake engineering requirements in New Zealand.
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  • Work experience in a large consultancy environment with track records of projects like commercial builds, hospitals, universities, hotels and apartments.
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  • Able to work effectively and competently with people at all levels; within and external to the organisation.
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\nAbout the role\n

Provide technical leadership and support in large scale structural engineering projects, fostering innovation, staff development and client relationships, while contributing to strategic business planning and bid development.

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