Structural Engineering Team Leader

1 week ago

Cebu City, Philippines GHD Full time

We are seeking an experienced Structural Team Lead to lead a structural engineering team to support the New Zealand structures team, including technical delivery, growing and strengthening team capability, and driving client outcomes, based in Cebu, Philippines .

This role offers a unique blend of global collaboration, technical leadership, team management, and client engagement within a globally connected, well-established consultancy.

You will work closely with the Business Group Leaders and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across New Zealand and Philippines . The role includes responsibility for leading the local team, overseeing project delivery, and contributing actively to business development initiatives.

The Role:

  • Grow the amount of collaboration undertaken within the structures group between the Philippines and New Zealand teams.
  • Lead and manage a team of Structural Engineers, including responsibility for performance, development, and resource planning.
  • Drive high-quality structural design across a diverse range of structural projects.
  • Oversee project delivery as Project Manager or Project Director where required, ensuring timelines, quality benchmarks, and commercial targets are met.
  • Work collaboratively with internal and external design disciplines, including architecture, civil, geotechnical, and building services to deliver coordinated, client-focused solutions.
  • Develop and maintain strong business relationships with the New Zealand structural team to help secure new and repeat work.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentoring to engineers in the Philippines and New Zealand and facilitate collaboration with other regional teams.
  • Support the Business Group Leader in advancing the Structures business plan and contributing to broader sector goals.

About You:

  • A Structural Engineering graduate
  • 10 to 15 years of relevant experience in structural engineering, ideally within a consultancy environment
  • Strong exposure to seismic design, with a preference for candidates familiar with New Zealand codes and regulatory standards, or with comparable international experience in high seismic regions.
  • Familiarity with both public and private sector development requirements is highly desirable
  • Proven delivery across a variety of building types and structural materials, particularly within the NZ consultancy environment
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor engineering teams in a collaborative, supportive setting
  • Strong skills in translating global business objectives into local team execution
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trusted client relationships and identify future opportunities
  • Fluent in English, both spoken and written
  • Able to clearly and efficiently transfer technical and project information across international teams
  • Driven, ambitious, and proactive, with a passion for building and growing a local team
  • Expatriates may also be considered for the role
  • While the position is primarily based in Cebu, relocation to Manila may be considered for the right applicant.

This job offer is based in Cebu, Philippines.

GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise.

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