Principal Structural Engineer Full Time Jobs in All Wellington, Job Vacancies - May 2026

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Senior Project Manager – Complex Demolition & Deconstruction

This is a Full time job

Lead some of New Zealand’s most complex demolition projects
Senior, hands-on Project Manager role
Specialist contractor with strong backing and long-term stability

Lead some of New Zealand’s most complex demolition projects
Senior, hands-on Project Manager role
Specialist contractor with strong backing and long-term stability

Senior PM role leading complex demolition projects in Wellington. Hands-on, high-risk work with a specialist contractor.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

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Project Manager (Demolition)

at Franklin Smith

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

NZD 140000 - 170000 per annum, Vehicle+Insurance

Step up from commercial construction
Lead complex demolition projects
High-profile sites & strong package

Step up from commercial construction
Lead complex demolition projects
High-profile sites & strong package

Senior PM role on complex demolition projects. Ideal for commercial construction leaders ready to step into high-risk, technical project delivery.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

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Listed three days ago

Structural Site Engineer

at Fletcher Infrastructure

This is a Full time job

Lower Hutt, Wellington

Competitive salary

Lead site engineering on a complex steel–concrete river bridge
Work with specialist piling teams installing NZ’s largest bored piles
Supportive team and career development pathways

Lead site engineering on a complex steel–concrete river bridge
Work with specialist piling teams installing NZ’s largest bored piles
Supportive team and career development pathways

Structural Site Engineer on a landmark 179m river bridge. Long‑term programme, complex structures and strong career progression.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

3d ago

Listed seventeen hours ago

Site Engineer

at HEB Construction Ltd

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Work on complex bridge projects shaping critical New Zealand infrastructure
Strong on‑site engineering role with real construction responsibility and impact
Part of a leading structures team with clear development and progression

Work on complex bridge projects shaping critical New Zealand infrastructure
Strong on‑site engineering role with real construction responsibility and impact
Part of a leading structures team with clear development and progression

Site Engineer supporting bridge construction projects, delivering safe, high‑quality works through on‑site engineering, coordination and QC.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

17h ago

Listed six days ago

Senior Advisor

at Humankind

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$145,000 - $185,000

Your work will have real impact on major outcomes
Highly agile work environment
Work cross functionally to provide consistent and well informed advice.

Your work will have real impact on major outcomes
Highly agile work environment
Work cross functionally to provide consistent and well informed advice.

An opportunity for career defining work by contributing to a programme of national significance.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

6d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Principal Software Engineer

at Recruit I.T. Auckland

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Remote)

NZD 160000 - 190000 per annum

Remote
$160K - $190K + Benefits
Large scale and complex environment

Remote
$160K - $190K + Benefits
Large scale and complex environment

Newly created Technical Leadership role to influence design and deliver complex Integrations across this enterprise.

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

27d ago

Listed twenty one hours ago

Project Engineer - Wellington Metro

at KiwiRail

This is a Full time job

Wellington

Technical leadership, engineering coordination, quality assurance
Collaboration and engagement
Permanent, Wellington based

Technical leadership, engineering coordination, quality assurance
Collaboration and engagement
Permanent, Wellington based

Great new opportunity!

subClassification: Rail & Maritime TransportRail & Maritime Transport

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

21h ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Senior Project Manager – Complex Demolition & Deconstruction

at Ceres New Zealand LLC

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Lead some of New Zealand’s most complex demolition projects
Senior, hands-on Project Manager role
Specialist contractor with strong backing and long-term stability

Lead some of New Zealand’s most complex demolition projects
Senior, hands-on Project Manager role
Specialist contractor with strong backing and long-term stability

Senior PM role leading complex demolition projects in Wellington. Hands-on, high-risk work with a specialist contractor.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

21d ago

Listed eighteen hours ago

Principal Software Developer

at Meridian Energy

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Based in Wellington or Christchurch
Bring your senior development experience to our waka
Awesome opportunity to help shape the tech stack and build a team

Based in Wellington or Christchurch
Bring your senior development experience to our waka
Awesome opportunity to help shape the tech stack and build a team

Bring your Principal Development experience to this rare opportunity to shape a tech stack from the ground up!

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

18h ago

Listed six days ago

Programme Integration & Governance Lead

at Humankind

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$160,000 – $200,000

Your work will have real impact on major outcomes
Highly agile work environment
Work cross functionally to provide consistent and well informed advice.

Your work will have real impact on major outcomes
Highly agile work environment
Work cross functionally to provide consistent and well informed advice.

An opportunity for career defining work by contributing to a programme of national significance.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

6d ago

Listed thirteen hours ago

Senior Civil Designer - Water

at Egis

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Join our growing water team in Wellington as a Senior Designer and work on exciting water infrastructure projects across NZ and Australia!

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

13h ago

Listed sixteen hours ago

Principal Network Planner - Team Lead

at Stantec New Zealand

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Be part of and lead a team of technical and industry experts
Work with collaborative multi-disciplined teams on complex large scale projects
Work with local & global focus championing innovation and technical excellence

Be part of and lead a team of technical and industry experts
Work with collaborative multi-disciplined teams on complex large scale projects
Work with local & global focus championing innovation and technical excellence

Provide technical direction and input on modelling and network planning projects and proposals, alongside building and supporting your team!

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

16h ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Principal Engineer SRE

at Recruit I.T. Auckland

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Remote)

NZD 160000 - 190000 per annum

Remote
$160K - $190K + Benefits
Large scale and complex environment

Remote
$160K - $190K + Benefits
Large scale and complex environment

Newly created Technical Leadership role to build, scale and secure critical platform infrastructure.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

27d ago

Listed five days ago

Principal Software Safety Engineer

at Enterprise Recruitment

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington

Competitive Remuneration

Join an international leader, designing and manufacturing technology
Expertly leading the team on software and architecture design
Part of the team leading first of its kind global technology

Join an international leader, designing and manufacturing technology
Expertly leading the team on software and architecture design
Part of the team leading first of its kind global technology

Lead the design of safety-critical systems, combining deep IEC 61508 expertise with solid software and architectural experience

Recruited byNatalie Ann Lotter

subClassification: Product Management & DevelopmentProduct Management & Development

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

5d ago

Listed four days ago

Principal or Technical Director – Geotechnics

at Pattle Delamore Partners Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Leadership role with scope to shape strategy, clients, and regional growth
Work with planners, water, and environmental specialists on integrated projects

Leadership role with scope to shape strategy, clients, and regional growth
Work with planners, water, and environmental specialists on integrated projects

Lead and grow geotechnical impact across Wellington with a respected, employee-owned consultancy shaping New Zealand’s infrastructure and communities.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

4d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Engineering Operations Manager - Hawke's Bay

at Sarah Wilson Recruitment Ltd

This is a Full time job

Lower Hutt, Wellington

$180,000 +relocation assistance + vehicle

Join a collaborative Senior Leadership Team
High performing and supportive
Relocation assistance, generous package and stability

Join a collaborative Senior Leadership Team
High performing and supportive
Relocation assistance, generous package and stability

Operations Manager required to oversee structural engineering operations, project delivery teams and commercial site installation crews.

Recruited bySarah Wilson

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

18d ago

Listed nineteen hours ago

Regional Manager - Wellington

at Chevron Traffic Services Ltd

This is a Full time job

Lower Hutt, Wellington

Autonomy, Accountability, and the ability to make a meaningful impact!
Strong support, competitive remuneration, and great company values!
Opportunities for growth, in a business backed by a global parent company!

Autonomy, Accountability, and the ability to make a meaningful impact!
Strong support, competitive remuneration, and great company values!
Opportunities for growth, in a business backed by a global parent company!

A hands-on leadership role where you’ll take full ownership of operations and a lead high-performing team in a fast-paced, environment!

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

19h ago

Listed three days ago

Manager - Infrastructure, Security and Government

at The Treasury

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Join the Treasury and lead a large talented team
Flexible work arrangements and five weeks annual leave

Join the Treasury and lead a large talented team
Flexible work arrangements and five weeks annual leave

The Treasury is on the hunt for an exceptional Manager to head our Infrastructure, Security, and Government team within the Public Sector Performance.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

3d ago

Listed three days ago