Engineering Professional Head Structures

KiwiRail Ltd

Wellington, New Zealand
Competitive salary pyckage; not specified; great b...
On-site
Structural engineering leadership
Safety-critical systems understanding
Technical assurance and governance
Provide national leadership for bridges, tunnels, and critical rail structures, setting the technical direction and assuring compliance across design, construction, maintenance, and asset management

Job Summary

  • Provide national leadership for bridges, tunnels, and critical rail structures, setting the technical direction and assuring compliance across design, construction, maintenance, and asset management.
  • Build capability through mentoring and knowledge sharing, working closely with engineering leaders, asset managers, regulators, and suppliers to influence decisions that protect safety and service reliability.
  • This is a national leadership role with the opportunity to shape the future of rail infrastructure in New Zealand, offering a competitive salary package and ongoing professional development.

Matching Summary

Provide national leadership for bridges, tunnels, and critical rail structures, setting the technical direction and assuring compliance across design, construction, maintenance, and asset management.

Salary

Competitive salary package; Not specified; great benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Structural engineering leadership
  • Safety-critical systems understanding
  • Technical assurance and governance
  • Senior level advice and influence
  • Collaborative teamwork

Nice-to-have

  • Commitment to resilience and total cost
  • Balancing competing priorities
  • Mentoring and developing capability
  • Organised and dependable work ethic

Key Requirements

  • Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) or equivalent
  • Extensive structural engineering experience
  • Regulatory compliance experience
  • Experience with rail or transport infrastructure

Work Rights

Not specified

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