Senior Ports & Coastal Engineer

Te whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity   

With a strong current and future portfolio of projects, we are seeking professionals with experience in Maritime and Coastal Engineering to join our diverse Auckland team, known for delivering high levels of performance across a varied client base. 

You will work within a dedicated team of passionate and knowledgeable professionals who will support your development in line with your skills and career aspirations. This is an opportunity to contribute to exciting projects, take ownership in project delivery, build strong client relationships through service excellence, and drive best practice. We will provide you with the tools, support, and most importantly, the right level of challenge to help you succeed. You will also have the opportunity to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams on a broad range of projects of varying scale across New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific Islands. 

As our work spans the far corners of New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific, there will likely be opportunities to travel, making this an ideal role for someone seeking variety and a sense of adventure in their work. 

At Beca, we plan, design and manage projects that transform communities across New Zealand, Australia, the Pacific and South-East Asia. Our work impacts the everyday lives of almost everyone, every day. Across New Zealand you are never far from a project we’ve helped shape. Our Maritime team provides a wide range of services to clients across New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific Islands, including advice on climate change and resilience through to development planning, engineering design and construction. 

Mōu ake | About you   

You are a senior Maritime or Coastal Engineer with a strong track record of leading complex ports and marine infrastructure projects. You combine deep technical expertise with practical delivery experience and are confident operating across both design and construction environments. 

You enjoy leading teams, building client relationships and delivering high-quality, pragmatic engineering solutions in challenging coastal and marine settings. 

We’re looking for individuals who bring: 

• Proven leadership in delivering ports and maritime infrastructure projects, from concept through to construction support  

• Strong technical expertise in marine structures design (e.g. wharves, piling, breakwaters, coastal protection)  

• Deep understanding of marine construction and constructability, including logistics, temporary works and challenging site conditions  

• Client relationship and stakeholder management experience, with a track record of building trust and winning/retaining work  

• Commercial and project delivery capability, including programme, cost, risk and contract awareness 

Ko tā mātou hei hoatu | What we offer   

A career with Beca will provide you with:   

• Professional development through extensive training programmes and access to industry experts  

• Flexible, supportive culture where you can bring your whole self to work and balance personal commitments  

• Enhanced parental leave and wellbeing support, including volunteer leave  

• Employee shareholding opportunities to be part of Beca’s success  

• Comprehensive benefits, including discounted health, life and income protection insurance 

Beca prides itself on supporting a diverse and inclusive culture – open to inputs from creative people of all genders, ethnicity, identity, thought and experiences.   

Relocating to New Zealand  

Thinking about a move to New Zealand? Let’s start the conversation.  

We’re keen to connect with experienced engineers who may be considering a move. Our dedicated relocation team supports you and your family through the process from initial conversations through to settling in.  

Many of our people enjoy a better balance, combining meaningful work with shorter commutes and more time to experience what New Zealand has to offer, whether that is in one of our larger city offices or a regional location closer to nature.  

Tonoa mai! | Apply now!    

Ready to make everyday better? Apply now.