Principal Engineer - Facades

Egis is a global organisation with over 20,000 employees worldwide and its head office in Paris. While we offer genuine global career pathways, our focus is equally on building rewarding, long-term careers for our people here in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Egis has proudly been part of New Zealand’s infrastructure story for over 50 years. Today, our local team of around 140 professionals is growing, and we are investing in the next phase of our journey in this market. We are looking for motivated, values-driven people who want to grow with the business and help shape Egis into a leading force in New Zealand in the years ahead.

What sets Egis apart is the combination of strong local presence and deep global capability. Our teams in New Zealand are supported by international expertise, innovation and best practice, allowing us to deliver solutions that are culturally aware, contextually relevant and grounded in the communities we serve.

Every day, we partner with clients and communities to help create sustainable, connected and resilient places. Through our expertise in advisory, engineering design and infrastructure management, we work on some of New Zealand’s most important infrastructure and environmental challenges, helping to build a more balanced and sustainable future.

If you want to do meaningful work and make a real impact on New Zealand’s future, we’d love you to join us and Impact the Future.

We are seeking a Principal Engineer – Facades to join our Auckland team. This is a key position within our NZ Facades and wider Structural team, with the opportunity to play a critical role in shaping our projects and contributing to the growth of the business.

You will bring CPEng status and be registered with Auckland City Council, enabling you to sign off high-risk producer statements. Beyond technical capability, we are looking for someone ambitious and growth-oriented – someone who is excited to help develop our NZ presence while leveraging the global expertise and resources of Inhabit and the wider Egis Group.

This role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile, challenging projects, lead technically, and mentor others while making a tangible impact on New Zealand’s built environment.

• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status.

• Registered on the Auckland City Council Producer Statement Author Register (able to sign off high-risk producer statements).

• Strong technical background in facade engineering and structural design.

• Proven ability to deliver high-quality technical outputs and provide project leadership.

• Ambition to grow professionally and contribute to the expansion of Inhabit in NZ.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• A collaborative mindset with the ability to leverage global expertise while leading locally.

What’s in it for you?

• The chance to take a key leadership role in a growing NZ business.

• Work on landmark and technically challenging facade projects.

• Be part of a global network of industry-leading experts through Inhabit and Egis.

• Professional development and support to help you achieve your career goals.

• A collaborative, diverse, and supportive workplace culture.

Join us and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of facades in New Zealand.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career with a global leader that values expertise, ambition, and innovation, we’d love to hear from you.

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