Technical Principal - Ports & Marine

Responsibilities

• Lead technical and project management for Ports, Marine, and Civil Structures projects.
• Prepare project scope of works, briefs, consultancy fee estimates, and delivery plans.
• Manage project financial systems, including invoicing, reporting, and achieving planned profit.
• Proactively engage with clients, contractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure project delivery within budget and quality standards.
• Undertake technical reviews and verification activities to ensure technical excellence.
• Set high standards for the technical team by promoting best practices and a solution-focused mindset.
• Assist with the ongoing growth and strategic development of the Port and Marine business.
• Ensure all activities comply with approved safety plans and health and safety management protocols.

Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Ports and Maritime Engineering (minimum BE Civil).
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in civil engineering, specifically within ports and maritime engineering.
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status or equivalent.
• Membership of EngNZ, ICE, or currently working towards attaining such status.
• Proficiency in structural analysis software, specifically LUSAS or Microstran.
• Proven experience leading marine and port-related engineering projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within the New Zealand market.

About the Company

WSP is one of the world’s top professional services firms, bringing together the brightest engineers, advisors, and scientists from across the globe. We exist to shape communities to advance humanity, viewing the world through a Future Ready® lens to make a positive impact on every project and community we serve.