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Engineering Team Leader

Rightmove Recruitment NZ Ltd

Engineering Team Leader

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Contract type:

Permanent

Location:

Christchurch, New Zealand

Work mode:

Onsite

Published on:

3 September 2026

What they need


We’re looking for an experienced Engineering Team Leader to join our established client to take a hands-on leadership role within their **Structural Division.**You'll be working on a range of projects including heavy industrial work. 

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys being on the tools, leading from the front, and getting the best out of their team.
  
The Role
Working on site, you’ll be responsible for overseeing the structural team and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
Your responsibilities will include:

  • Leading and managing the structural engineering team on site.
  • Directing the team and coordinating day-to-day activities.
  • Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and plans.
  • Ensuring work is completed accurately and to specification.
  • Leading by example and maintaining a strong hands-on presence.
  • Managing team performance, productivity, and communication.
  • Working across a variety of heavy industrial plant and structural projects.
  • Supporting a positive, safe, and productive team culture.

About You
We’re looking for someone with a can-do attitude who takes pride in their work and enjoys leading a team.
  
You’ll ideally have:

  • Proven experience in a team leader, supervisor, or senior engineering role.
  • Strong experience managing and motivating people.
  • Excellent ability to read and interpret plans and drawings.
  • Experience working within structural engineering, fabrication, heavy industry, or industrial plant environments.
  • Strong communication and organisational skills.
  • A practical, solutions-focused approach.
  • The ability to lead by example and earn the respect of your team.

If you’re an experienced people leader who enjoys a varied workload, takes ownership, and wants to be part of a great team, we’d love to hear from you.
 
How To Apply
If this role sounds like you, please click on the apply button and follow the prompts.

About Us
At Rightmove Recruitment, we understand there’s a difference between a job and a career you love. We don't just place you in any open position, we become your partner in finding the role that ignites your passion.

Getting to know you as an individual is what Rightmove is all about. Our team of experienced recruiters will work with you to understand what is most important to you and your career. We will introduce you to suitable companies that will offer you what you are looking for in your next job move.

If this job isn’t quite what you are looking for, feel free to call us for an informal chat to see what else we have available that could be right for you.
We have new jobs becoming available weekly.

www.rightmoverecruitment.co.nz

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