Senior Structural Engineer

8 hours ago

Hamilton, New Zealand Kirk Roberts Consulting 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr

  • Senior Structural Engineer

    7 months ago

    Hamilton, New Zealand HAYS Full time

    Senior Structural Engineer - CPEng Are you a senior structural engineer with 10 years of New Zealand experience, including leading projects and business development? Do you have CPEng registration and a passion for delivering innovative and sustainable solutions? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! We are a leading engineering consultancy based...

  • Senior Structural Engineer

    1 week ago

    Hamilton, New Zealand Kirk Roberts Consulting Full time

    Due to growth, we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced chartered Structural Engineer to join our team based in Hamilton. If you enjoy managing your own projects, relish the challenge of structural engineering design utilising varied materials and latest technologies, are client focused, and enjoy contributing to the financial success of a...

  • Senior Structural Engineer

    1 week ago

    Hamilton, New Zealand Kirk Roberts Consulting Full time

    Due to growth, we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced chartered Structural Engineer to join our team based in Hamilton. If you enjoy managing your own projects, relish the challenge of structural engineering design utilising varied materials and latest technologies, are client focused, and enjoy contributing to the financial success of a...

  • Senior Structural Engineer

    8 hours ago

    Hamilton, New Zealand Archway Recruitment Full time

    The Company Archway Recruitment are working with a national engineering consultancy to recruit an experienced structural engineer with leadership skills or who is looking to gain more exposure in this environment. This multi-disciplinary consultancy, with a national presence, is forward-thinking and specializes in innovative structural design, civil...

  • Structural Engineer

    7 months ago

    Hamilton, New Zealand HAYS Full time

    Opportunity to make your own path in the engineering world **Your new company** This company is a small structural consultancy who delivery quality services to clients on projects across the North Island. The company deals with projects such as commercial buildings, office blocks and single or two storey buildings. The company is headed up by a very...

  • Senior Structural Engineer

    2 months ago

    Hamilton, New Zealand Kirk Roberts Consulting 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...

  • Senior Structural Engineer

    2 months ago

    Hamilton, New Zealand Kirk Roberts Consulting 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...

  • Senior Structural Engineer

    2 months 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...

  • Structural Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    Hamilton, New Zealand Tyler Wren Full time

    A truly fantastic brand that will give you exposure and credibility With a fast growing, highly successful team and new projects starting all over New Zealand, this consultancy is looking for an experienced Structural Engineer to join a busy team in Hamilton. To be successful, you'll have a degree in Structural Engineering with 6 or more years of strong,...

  • Intermediate - Senior Structural Modeller/drafting

    7 days ago

    Hamilton, New Zealand Holmes Consulting Group Full time

    For more than six decades, across New Zealand and the world, Holmes Consulting has led the engineering industry in invention, creativity and quality. We’ve built our reputation on the strength of our technical brilliance, ability to innovate, and our unwavering commitment to delivering engineering excellence. Holmes is a robust and resilient business with...

  • Intermediate Structural Engineer

    7 months ago

    Hamilton, New Zealand HarperSmith Full time

    This Engineering Consultancy is big on lifestyle and being able to enjoy family time while still maintaining the technical side of engineering which everyone is passionate about here. Don’t get me wrong - the work is still challenging and exciting; however, you will have a company who will make sure you are out the door to your family/lifestyle at a...

  • Site Based Structural Engineer

    2 months ago

    Hamilton, New Zealand HainesAttract Full time

    **About the Role**: Silvester Clark is seeking a **Site-Based Structural Engineer** for a high-impact project in the Waikato. This role requires hands-on involvement in overseeing construction progress, on-site structural assessments, and regular communication with contractors. The initial project duration is 14-18 months, with relocation to the Palmerston...

  • Structural Technician

    2 days ago

    Hamilton, New Zealand Kirk Roberts Consulting Full time

    Due to business growth, we are looking for an Intermediate Structural Technician to join our structural drafting team, based in Hamilton. If you are an experienced Structural Technician using Revit and enjoy working across an interesting range of projects, relish the challenge of utilising new technologies, we would like to hear from you. **About the...

  • Structural Technician

    2 days ago

    Hamilton, New Zealand Kirk Roberts Consulting Full time

    Due to business growth, we are looking for an Intermediate Structural Technician to join our structural drafting team, based in Hamilton. If you are an experienced Structural Technician using Revit and enjoy working across an interesting range of projects, relish the challenge of utilising new technologies, we would like to hear from you. **About the...

  • Structural Team Leader

    7 months ago

    Hamilton, New Zealand Kirk Roberts Consulting Full time

    We have a new opportunity for an experienced Structural Team Leader or Manager to join our team in Hamilton. We are looking for an experienced Team Leader/Manager to lead and inspire our team of talented Structural Engineers, while playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of our projects. You'll have a strong network, with client-facing expertise, and...

  • Senior Geotechnical Engineer

    7 months ago

    Hamilton, New Zealand Kirk Roberts Consulting Full time

    We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our team in Hamilton. Are you a Geotechnical Engineer with a passion for business development and client relationships? We're seeking a dynamic professional who thrives on client interaction and excels in communicating technical solutions. Join us to leverage your expertise in...

  • Structural Designer

    7 months ago

    Hamilton, New Zealand Beca Full time

    **Make Everyday Better** A major contributor to Beca's success is our Structural Engineering group, which continues to go from strength to strength. We have opportunities for an Experienced Structural Designer to join our successful team in Hamilton. Working amongst a group of highly motivated professionals, you will step into an open and supportive...

  • Senior Civil Engineer

    5 days ago

    Hamilton, New Zealand Kirk Roberts Consulting Full time

    We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Civil Engineer to join our growing team in Hamilton/Tauranga. We are looking for an experienced Engineer to grow our civil discipline in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty. If you enjoy leading the delivery of projects; are client focused and have a drive to find better ways, we want to hear from you.**About the...

  • Senior Civil Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    Hamilton, New Zealand Aurecon Group Full time

    Aurecon is an engineering and advisory consultancy with over 800 employees across Aotearoa. The Land and Water Service group is looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to join our team in our Kirikiriroa/Hamilton office to support on a variety of land infrastructure-related projects as part of a wider national team, bringing your engineering expertise to our...

  • Structural Design Draftsperson

    2 weeks ago

    Hamilton, New Zealand Peak Recruitment New Zealand Ltd Full time

    **Employer: BBO** - Excellent career opportunity - Develop your structural design drafting & 3D modelling skills - Bridge and heavy structures focus Situated on the banks of the Waikato River, Hamilton is a fast growing and culturally diverse city. With a wide range of activities locally, a short drive will get you to the beautiful west coast and within an...