Senior Structural Engineer

1 month ago

Hamilton, New Zealand Kirk Roberts Consulting Engineers Ltd Full time

Are you an experienced Structural Engineer with a passion for leadership and a vision for growing a high-performing team? We’re seeking a Structural Team Leader or Manager to join our expanding team in Hamilton and make a real impact on both our business and the projects we deliver. This is your chance to step into a senior role where your leadership will shape the future of our structural discipline while working on innovative, diverse projects.

We’re looking for someone with strong business acumen, a well-established network, and client-facing expertise to drive and develop our structural engineering team. If you thrive in leading teams, delivering complex projects, and mentoring engineers, while contributing to the long-term success of our growing consultancy, we want to hear from you.

About the role

As a key leader in our office, you'll have the opportunity to lead the delivery of projects, as well as provide technical expertise on complex residential and commercial designs. Your ability to understand client needs, propose innovative solutions, and drive project success whilst establishing and maintaining client relationships.

  1. Lead and inspire a team of talented Structural Engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and high performance.
  2. Oversee the delivery of a diverse range of projects across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors, providing technical expertise, and ensuring the highest standards of design, execution, and client satisfaction.
  3. Manage the team’s workload, ensuring efficient project delivery while being hands-on with preliminary designs, supervising detailed designs, on-site investigations, and technical development.
  4. Develop and nurture client relationships, maintain and further develop relationships from initial meetings through to project completion, ensuring successful outcomes and repeat business.
  5. Lead business development, preparing proposals, and contributing to the company’s growth by expanding client portfolios and identifying new opportunities.
  6. Contribute to the wider company strategy, helping shape long-term goals, fostering innovation, and ensuring financial success for your discipline and region.

We offer

A great team environment, competitive remuneration, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional growth and development. By joining our team, you will be part of a culture that values innovation, excellence, and work-life balance.

About you

  1. CPEng qualified with 10 years+ professional structural engineering experience in New Zealand, with solid technical expertise in seismic design.
  2. Leadership experience with the ability to mentor, inspire, and build a cohesive, high-performance team.
  3. Client-facing expertise with the ability to build and maintain lasting client relationships while understanding their needs and delivering innovative, cost-effective solutions.
  4. Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams.
  5. A solid understanding of project management, from cost estimation and tender submissions to project scheduling and delivery.
  6. Commercially astute mindset, with a focus on risk management, client satisfaction, and driving business growth.
  7. Problem-solving attitude, thriving on challenges and motivated to deliver results even in complex or high-pressure situations.

About us

Kirk Roberts Consulting is a multi-disciplinary company providing Structural, Geotechnical, Fire, Civil, and Environmental Engineering Services; plus Architecture, and Engineering Software to a range of clients across New Zealand, from our offices in Christchurch, Queenstown, Auckland, Hamilton, and Tauranga.

At Kirk Roberts, the heart of our business is innovation and finding a better way is why we exist. Our company was founded to challenge the norm and push boundaries, so we can bring our clients advanced engineering, project management, and software solutions that drive efficiencies.

To apply

Please send us your latest CV and covering letter, and you are welcome to include any other documents you feel relevant to your application. Please note that all applicants must be domiciled in New Zealand and be eligible for permanent employment in NZ, with either a NZ Passport, residency, or current work visa.

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