Join Markplan’s Central Otago Team, based in Wānaka, as a Principal Engineer - Chartered Structural Engineer
Wānaka-Based Leadership Role | Relocation Within NZ Supported
Ready to combine technical leadership with lifestyle?
If you are a Chartered Structural Engineer with a thirst for excellence, Markplan are ready for you to take a key role in our Wānaka office! This is more than a project delivery role - it’s an opportunity to lead, influence, and help shape our presence in one of New Zealand’s fastest-growing regions.
Whether you're ready to relocate now or you are based elsewhere in New Zealand and would prefer a staged transition via our Auckland office, we’re open to making it work.
If you're a BE-qualified Structural Engineer with CPEng status and at least 8 years of post-graduate experience in New Zealand, this could be your next defining move.
Our Relocation Options – Designed Around You
- Relocate to Wānaka now (from anywhere within New Zealand)
- Join as an Auckland based team member in our Albany office and relocate to Wānaka in due course
- Have a staged approach - work between our Auckland and Wānaka offices before relocating permanently
We understand relocation is a major life decision. Our goal is long-term alignment, not rushed change.
To support the right candidate, we will contribute towards relocation costs and provide a relocation allowance.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Leading a diverse portfolio of residential and commercial projects
- Collaborating with our tight-knit, fun-loving team and valued clients
- Acting as a key link between our Wānaka office and head-office in Auckland
- Driving excellence in engineering design, site supervision, and team mentorship
Why Markplan?
- Work on meaningful, high-impact projects across multiple sectors
- We’re a stable, reputable practice with a clear growth strategy
- Our team culture is positive, professional, and people-first
- You’ll enjoy variety, autonomy, and impact in your role
- We’re proud to be an Engineering New Zealand Professional Development Partner
What You'll Bring
- A genuine buzz for leading people
- Clear, engaging communication
- Positive pressure-handling skills
- High standards — without ego
- A growth mindset
- Leadership that people want to follow
- You’ll be an enabler to allow our team to work on a fantastic range of projects throughout the Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago Districts, and further afield across New Zealand and the Pacific. Many of these projects are already in the pipeline and you will support the team in their delivery. You will also be an enthusiastic part of bringing future projects in these regions to Markplan.
Life In Wānaka
Work where others holiday! Enjoy a balanced lifestyle, surrounded by mountains, lakes, and a vibrant community, all while doing meaningful work that shapes the built environment.
Ready to Apply or for a Chat?
Explore more about us here on our website, and our social channels, then apply by sending your CV to engineering@markplan.co.nz
All applications are treated with the utmost confidentiality. And if you’d like a confidential discussion about this opportunity please just ring Glen Cossey on 021 656 241.
You must be eligible to work in NZ to apply for any position in Markplan.