Structural Engineers (Building Structures) | Landmark Health Infrastructure Projects Across New Zealand

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Your impact

Jacobs is a key delivery partner on the Regional Hospital Redevelopment Programme, a landmark initiative that will transform healthcare outcomes and community wellbeing across New Zealand.

We are seeking talented Structural Engineers of all levels with a passion for seismic design, resilience and complex building structures. This is a unique opportunity to help deliver the next generation of healthcare facilities across New Zealand, creating essential infrastructure that communities will rely on for decades to come.

Working as part of multidisciplinary teams, you'll contribute to the delivery of large-scale, technically complex healthcare projects. We're particularly interested in engineers who enjoy the technical side of structural engineering and want to remain close to the design. From structural analysis, calculations and seismic design through to developing innovative engineering solutions, you'll play a key role in delivering resilient, future-ready healthcare facilities that support New Zealand's long-term needs.

While we are particularly interested in connecting with professionals based in Auckland, we are also open to hearing from candidates in Wellington, Christchurch and Hawke's Bay.

Here's what you'll need

• Experience delivering building structures projects across healthcare, education, commercial, data centres, water, transport or other complex infrastructure sectors
• Strong structural design and engineering expertise, from concept design through to detailed delivery
• Experience designing seismic-resistant and resilient structures within the New Zealand environment
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status, or eligibility and aspirations to achieve chartership is desired.
• A passion for technical excellence and creating positive community outcomes
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively within integrated project teams

Whether you're actively considering your next move or simply open to a confidential conversation, we'd love to connect and share more about the opportunities available at Jacobs.

Why Jacobs?

At Jacobs, you'll be part of a global team committed to solving some of the world's most critical challenges and creating a more connected, sustainable future.

We offer

• The opportunity to work on iconic, purpose-driven projects that make a lasting difference to communities
• A culture that values inclusion, wellbeing and professional growth
• Access to exciting career opportunities across New Zealand and our global business
• Flexible ways of working that support both your career and lifestyle
• A workplace where you can bring your whole self to work, thrive and do your best work

Whether you're actively exploring your next opportunity or simply curious to learn more, we'd love to connect.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs here.

We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of diverse perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here.

Our meticulously curated employee benefits support ALL employees throughout every stage of life. From paid parental leave to a lifetime financial allowance for you and your partner to access family forming Fertility & IVF treatment, adoption, and surrogacy assistance along with menopause and Low T treatment.

We are steadfast in our commitment to the wellbeing of you and your loved ones with a comprehensive suite of wellbeing resources supporting you physically, emotionally and financially. This is demonstrated in our company being recognised by WGEA for 12 consecutive years as an employer of choice for gender equality along with our industry leading GOLD employer status by the Australian Workplace Equality Index.

Cultural Support

Māori and Pasifika peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Jacobs aims to provide cultural safety at our interviews. Māori and Pasifika people are invited to nominate a Whanau, family or cultural representative to participate on the interview panel; please let your recruiter know in your application. No matter what drives you, you'll discover a way to cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.