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Come join our vibrant, energised and social workplace, where we value client relationships as well as internal workplace dynamics with staff contributions to work and social matters. We encourage a work/life balance and offer flexible working hours.
Our current opportunities are listed below and if any of these positions sound like you, please apply by sending your CV to office@engco.co.nz.
Executive Assistant
Based in our Christchurch office located in the central city, this full time position reporting to all of our Directors, would involve providing administrative support by organising and handling office management duties. The fast-paced nature of our workplace demands strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively. You will need to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and able to meet deadlines. Adaptability is key as you may be required to take on a variety of tasks and prioritise and adjust focus accordingly.
Duties include:
- Acting as the main point of contact among Directors, employees, clients and other external parties.
- Monitoring, screening and redirecting Director emails where possible.
- Keeping software recording up to date.
- Managing Director calendars and scheduling.
- Managing travel plans and accompanying them in travel, if required.
- Communicating Director absence to the team and redirecting work where needed.
- Prepare and organise documents, reports, and presentations for quarterly executive meetings and board presentations.
- Recording and actioning meeting minutes.
- Assisting with monthly invoicing and Director write-offs.
We offer:
- Flexibility to achieve work/life balance.
- Attractive remuneration
- A highly supportive work environment between all the offices and the encouragement of sharing and collaborating with staff throughout the company, not just the Christchurch office.
You will need the following skills to be successful in this role:
- Previous work experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant or similar role.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
- Exceptional organisational and time management skills.
- Confidence and familiarity or adaptability to different office technology.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a dynamic work environment.
- Discretion and confidentiality awareness.
Applications close Thursday 30 November 2023.
Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Based in our Christchurch office located in the central city, this full time position includes:
- Working with clients, architects, and contractors to find innovative and pragmatic ways to achieve project outcomes.
- Design and management of often complex ground investigations including data analysis, modelling and interpretative report writing.
• Liaising with approving authorities and assisting clients with the consenting process.
• Co-ordinating project and technical delivery as required.
• Lead and organise site investigation and inspections including construction
supervision and correct logging of soils. - Applying your experience of working within New Zealand engineering codes, standards and practices.
- Professional development opportunities.
- A highly supportive work environment between all the offices and the encouragement of sharing and collaborating with staff throughout the company, not just the Christchurch office.
You will need the following skills to be successful in this role:
- Chartered Professional Engineer (CMEngNZ)
- A minimum of 6 years’ consultancy experience working in New Zealand in a similar position with commercial experience an advantage.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- A passion for learning and be a hard-working .
- Experience in managing your own projects to time and budget, including overseeing small teams.
- Experience in Geotechnical design including earthworks, foundations, settlement
calculations, retaining systems, liquefaction analysis, identifying and calculating soil parameters, slope stability assessment, identifying natural hazards, liquefaction assessment, design of piles and retaining structures. - Excellent communication skills and able to work as part of a team to meet deadlines.