Position description
Position title: Senior
Position number:
Senior Structural Engineer
Division:
Reports to: Team Leader
Operations
Regulatory Engineering
Direct reports (number):
Nil
Unit:
Indirect reports (number):
Regulatory Engineering
Nil
Team:
Location:
Structural Engineering
Auckland
Accountabilities of position
Purpose of position:
To assist with the mentoring and leadership of the Structural Engineers and ensure timely and high quality
assessment of building consent applications, to provide structural engineering advice, to ensure the delivery of a
customer focussed processing service for building consents and related approvals, that achieves or exceeds
statutory or customer service targets ensuring the Compliance with Building Act and Building Code.
Key responsibilities
Expected outcomes
Technical Processing and Advice
Assist in the operation and assessment of building
Building consent issued will meet the
consent application processing by the provision of
requirements of the building code in relation to
structural and geotechnical engineering advice,
Structure, storm water and wastewater service
assessment for applications within required
requirements.
timeframes
Building consent statutory requirements are met in
Assess complex applications against the provision of
relation to natural hazards and earthquake risk
the Building Act, building code, Bylaws Council’s,
buildings
engineering standards and relevant codes of practice
Assist in the maintenance of an effective
Quality of input is maintained at a high level, meeting
relationship with CCOs at the regional operational
statutory requirements of the Building Act, Local
level.
Government Act, as required.
Timeliness objectives are met to ensure delays
Project management of applications to facilitate an
consent processing are minimised.
effective team approach and ensure input is
Reports enable effective decision making
effectively coordinated
Complaints/escalations are handled effectively in
Work with building control staff and provide advice
a timely manner.
on all engineering issues relation to the Building Act,
Timeliness objectives are met to ensure delays
building code and related legislation.
consent processing is minimised.
Ensure all natural hazards are recorded through the
application of risk management purposes as required
Reports enable effective decision making
Ensure compliance with the Building Act, Local
Government Act, Building Code, District Plan, Code
Complaints/escalations are handled effectively in a
timely manner
of Practice and quality control procedures
Provide information enabling effective decision
making and carry out inspection if required
Record natural hazards and make the decision
required to either impose or up lift section 73
hazard notices. Keep Team leader notified.
Operational delivery
Ensure that proposed building and development
Statutory and customer service timeframes and
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work complies with the appropriate regulatory and
requirements are met or exceeded
safety legislation and building codes prior to the
issuing of building consents
Review (as required) submitted plans and consent
applications and identify for approval or refusal as
Effective management of and resolution of
appropriate
complaints.
Participate in any pre-application meetings as
Process for collecting Development and Financial
required
Contributions adhered to
Apply risk management policies, procedures and
Provide a best practice service to applicants, the
practices appropriately
public and other interested groups that meets or
Ensure consents data base is accurately completed
exceeds customer service requirements
in timely manner
To fill out timesheets to record all chargeable and
non-chargeable time on a daily basis
Assume responsibility for resolving issues at first
point of contact (within delegations); escalate any
issues to the Team Leader as required
Timeliness objectives are met to ensure delays in
consent processing are minimised
Liaise with customers to seek additional information
where applications details are unclear or potentially
non-compliant
Customer needs are identified and where possible
accommodated
Relationships are maintained and enhanced with
both internal and external customers, including
politicians
Operational Support: Provide Engineering technical
support and mentoring of other staff
Support the team leader on specific projects as
required
Customer service
Effectively investigate and resolve escalated
Issues resolved at the first point of contact
customer complaints and incidents keeping
wherever possible
customers informed at each stage of the process
Feedback is provided to customers in a
professional, timely and courteous manner
Develop and maintain effective relationships with
managers in business units
Processes of applications and or enquiries identify
Clearly and concisely communicate the technical and
and meet customer needs and/or requirements
specialist advice to building consent applicants
Complaints and incidents appropriately managed
Balance customer needs whilst ensuring that Council Excellent relationships and built and maintained
and CCO engineering standards and building code
requirements are maintained
Provide professional advice to all other internal
professionals, the public and other Council groups,
committees, local boards and other external
agencies, particularly in relation to complex building
consent applications
Seek to resolve any issues with infrastructure
CCO’s, planning or building applications, escalate
any issues to the team leader as required.
Risk management
Ensure risk management processes are applied
Risk register is up to date and meets legal and
appropriately to all aspects of consent processing
Council policy obligations
Unusual risks are reported to the team leader
Identified risks and their assessment, control,
treatment and responsible officer recorded in the risk
register
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Organisational obligations
Action Auckland Council’s good employer obligations
Auckland Council meets its obligations as an
and equal employment bicultural policies and
employer
practices
Auckland Council’s reputation is enhanced within
As an employee of the Council you are required to
the community
be associated, as required, with Civil Defence
Health and safety requirements upheld
Emergency Management or any exercise that might
be organised in relation to this council function.
Promote a safe and healthy workplace by
undertaking responsibilities as outlined in Auckland
Council’s health and safety policy and procedures
Promote activities and initiatives that assist Auckland
Council achieve its vision and mission
Promote one-organisation initiatives and action these
service characteristics
As an employee of Auckland Council you are
required to familiarise yourself with and comply with
all organisation policies, including but not limited to,
Auckland Council Code of Conduct
Key relationships
Internal
All team leaders within the unit, team manager policy and training, human resources, legal, finance
External
Consent applicants, Engineering Consultants, Architects, Developers and other Industry Groups.
Type of person suitable for this position
Qualifications
A Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering with Structural Engineering as a major (to be recognised by IPENZ)
Sound knowledge of relevant New Zealand legislation, Building Regulations and New Zealand Building Code.
CPEng (New Zealand) or MIPENZ - Structural Engineering as the practice area (Optional).
A current New Zealand driver’s license
Experience
Those with CPEng, to have a minimum of 8 years’ experience in Structural Engineering of which 6 years is
associated with Structural engineering designs of residential, commercial and industrial buildings in New
Zealand. Experience in structural design peer reviews for compliance with New Zealand Building Code will be
an added advantage.
Those with MIPENZ, to have a minimum of 10 years’ experience in Structural Engineering of which 8 years is
associated with Structural engineering designs of residential, commercial and industrial buildings in New
Zealand. Experience in structural design peer reviews for compliance with New Zealand Building Code will be
an added advantage
Core competencies – people leader and specialist
Lead our vision and values – keeping the organisation’s vision and values at the forefront of staff decision
making and action.
Enable innovation and improvement – encouraging self and others to seek opportunities for different and
innovative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities; facilitating the implementation and
acceptance of change within the workplace.
Choose the right people – working with the recruiting team, evaluating and selecting internal and external
talent to ensure the best match between the individual and the work requirements.
Develop team members – planning and supporting the development of individuals’ skills and abilities so that
they can fulfil current or future job/role responsibilities more effectively.
Building working relationships – developing and using collaborative relationships to facilitate the
accomplishment of work goals.
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Focus on customer service – ensuring that customer and stakeholder perspectives are a driving force
behind decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet or exceed customers’,
stakeholders and own organisation’s needs.
Monitor resources – setting up on-going procedures to collect, and review information and resources
needed to manage outcomes.
Deliver results – setting high goals for personal and team accomplishment; using measurement methods to
monitor progress towards goals; tenaciously working o meet or exceed goals while deriving satisfaction from
that achievement and continuous improvement.
Business know how – uses internal and external sources of data to understand and improve organisational
outcomes; uses one’s understanding of major business functions; sector trends, and own organisation’s
position to contribute to effective business strategies and decision-making.
Technical competencies
Good knowledge of building legislation, Building Code, relevant New Zealand Standards and the construction
and design sector
Driven to achieve outcomes, delegates effectively and empowers others to get use all resources to achieve
the best outcomes.
Highly organised – plans and prioritises well and manages time to focus self and others on the most
important activities.
Personal resilience. Able to sustain a high level of energy and positivity during times when they, the
organisation or the group is under extreme pressure.
Well-developed interpersonal and relationship skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by
incumbents in the assigned job. They are not construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills
required of the incumbent. From time to time, personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal
responsibilities as needed
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