Technical Director - Structural Engineering

A global multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Technical Director to join its Auckland team. This is a senior appointment for someone who wants to lead the country's most significant building projects, hold real client relationships, and help shape the growth of a highly capable team.

This is work at the top end of the market. The team delivers some of New Zealand's biggest and most structurally complex buildings, including major new developments, high-rise and large-scale commercial projects, and significant existing building upgrades.

What you'll do

• Lead the delivery of large and complex structural projects from concept through to completion
• Provide technical direction on structurally demanding buildings
• Build and maintain strong client relationships across the Auckland market
• Contribute to repeat business, new opportunities and the continued growth of the team
• Take ownership of project outcomes, including quality, programme, commercial performance and delivery
• Work collaboratively with clients, consultants and project partners to solve difficult structural problems
• Mentor and support developing engineers, building capability across the team

What you'll bring

• Strong structural engineering experience on large or complex buildings
• Seismic design experience
• Proven delivery of high-quality structural design solutions under real technical and commercial pressure
• Sound technical judgement combined with commercial awareness
• Confidence in a client-facing role, leading both technical delivery and project conversations
• Experience mentoring or leading engineers
• A collaborative approach, with the initiative to take ownership of your work

What's on offer

• A pipeline of the largest and most complex buildings being delivered in New Zealand
• The chance to work alongside some of the country's leading structural engineers
• A competitive salary with bonus potential
• Real influence over project outcomes and the direction of the team
• Ongoing development of your leadership capability in a business that values technical excellence and teamwork

Candidates currently operating at Associate, Project Director or Technical Director level are encouraged to apply.

Applications are confidential. For a discreet conversation about this opportunity, please get in touch with Joleah Whittle at Mekano Talent.