Senior Design Engineer - - 43716 - Fletcher Building

General Information

Job Type

Permanent

Description

About Engineering Services

The Engineering Services team sits within Brian Perry Civil and operates across the wider Fletcher Construction business, supporting Major Projects, Higgins and BPC.

We are a specialist, multi-disciplinary group combining Temporary Works, Construction Design, Geotechnical Engineering, Digital Engineering, CAD/Modelling and Survey. Our point of difference is working directly alongside construction teams solving problems in real time and influencing how projects are built, not just what gets designed.

About the Role

This role specialises in temporary works design and technical support to the construction teams. You will be working with the design and construction team ensuring project objectives and milestones are met, whilst maintaining high performance standards in safety, environmental and quality.

Design temporary works from concept through to issued‑for‑construction documentation
Own your designs end‑to‑end, asking the right questions and driving solutions forward
Work alongside site teams to align design with construction sequencing and methodology
Coordinate structural, geotechnical and supplier inputs into a single, clear design outcome
Review designs for safety, practicality and compliance prior to issue
Inspect temporary works on site to confirm they are built and used as intended

What you’ll bring to the role

We are looking for someone who is confident running their own designs and comfortable working close to construction.

5+ years’ experience as a Structural Design Engineer
Experience as a Temporary Works Engineer
BE in Civil/Structural with 5+ years post study design experience
Knowledge of temporary works construction practices and constructability innovation techniques
Engineering design experience relevant to temporary works solutions
Proven knowledge of AutoCAD
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
A willingness to mentor and develop the technical skills of fellow engineers
A self-driven approach with strong time-management
Clear, concise and efficient technical writing skills
Ability to engage and liaise with internal and external stakeholders

About Us

Brian Perry Civil are specialists in ground engineering and civil construction, delivering some of the most complex and technically challenging projects. From foundations and marine works to three waters infrastructure, our work goes beyond construction - we’re shaping communities, protecting environments, and building a legacy of innovation. We thrive on bold thinking, collaboration, and a commitment to safety and sustainability.

As part of VINCI Construction, a global leader in construction, we are guided by our vision – Build Better Together. We draw on the strength of an international network of more than 1,300 business units operating in over 100 countries, combining global expertise with the local decision making and relationships that enable successful delivery in New Zealand.

We are actively looking to fill this role and encourage your early application. Applications are reviewed regularly, and we reserve the right to remove the advertisement before the advertised closing date.

Research shows that females and minority groups don’t always apply for roles unless they match 100% of the requirements. So, if this role is of interest but you feel you don’t quite fit, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are enriched by many nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.