Senior Bridge Asset Management Engineer

Role overview

This opportunity is for a bridge asset management engineer to support and grow bridge and structures asset portfolios across Northland, Auckland, and Waikato. The role sits within a nationwide structures team and focuses on maintaining, improving, and future-proofing transport assets.

You will work across Whangārei, Auckland, and Hamilton, contributing to a strong program of work involving highways and road structures in the Northland, Auckland, and Waikato regions.

What you will be doing

• Owning and delivering a portfolio of structures asset management assignments for established clients.
• Coordinating life-extension, strengthening, and remediation work on bridges and related assets.
• Leading upgrade projects so existing structures can carry higher load demands.
• Supporting resilience and climate adaptation initiatives.
• Handling repair and recovery work linked to vehicle impacts, heavy rain, and other damage events.
• Working with a broad multi-disciplinary team and drawing on technical specialists to support delivery.
• Building leadership capability alongside consulting experience in a market-leading bridge engineering environment.

Assets and project scope

The portfolio includes bridges, culverts, retaining walls, and river protection structures. The work spans asset management services for existing structural assets and includes assessments, planning, design input, and delivery of upgrade or remedial work.

About you

The ideal candidate is motivated by helping clients care for their existing structural assets and is comfortable balancing safety, quality, and long-term asset performance.

We are looking for someone with a practical mindset, strong communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively while solving problems and managing multiple priorities.

Experience and background

At least 5 years of experience is required. A background in bridge design or construction is preferred, but applicants with general structural or infrastructure experience will also be considered, especially if they have worked with government clients or managed asset portfolios.

Experience in the land transport sector is especially relevant, including partnering with clients on long-term plans, managing asset portfolios, assessing existing bridges, and developing upgrade or remedial solutions.

Skills and capabilities

• Asset management for bridges and civil structures
• Project coordination and delivery
• Client relationship management
• Risk assessment and mitigation
• Technical problem-solving
• Communication and stakeholder engagement
• Organisation and prioritisation
• Leadership and consulting
• Structural assessment
• Remedial and upgrade planning
• Adaptation and resilience planning

What the employer offers

You will join a well-established business with offices across New Zealand and opportunities to contribute to projects at regional, national, and international levels. Being based in a regionally focused team offers the chance to build a strong work-life balance while continuing to develop your career.

The role also offers the opportunity to grow in a collaborative, technically strong environment with access to subject matter experts across disciplines.