Structural Engineer I Christchurch Based

1 day ago

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Looking out for people Full time NZ$80,000 - NZ$120,000 per year


Extrastaff are currently seeking a Structural Engineer to work with a client in the Eastern Suburbs, as part of a close-knit team. 

About the role:

Extrastaff are currently looking for a Structural Engineer to work on both commercial & residential projects, ensuring high-quality results and client satisfaction. You'll collaborate with a talented team, contributing to developing sustainable and resilient structures.

Our client is a specialist construction company that completes projects from the design and conception phase all the way through to hand-over. They have a talented team of in-house designers and architects, Project Managers, and Engineers.

This position is technical and project delivery focused. Our client will also require you to undertake multiple responsibilities, demonstrate leadership, utilise your in-depth engineering knowledge to motivate and inspire colleagues and junior team members.

About you:

  • Must have a great understanding of NZ design Standards and Codes
  • Must have 2 years+ experience of a similar role in NZ
  • Relevant engineering tertiary education (BE is preferred)
  • Ability to undertake day to day Engineering tasks with little supervision.
  • High level of attention to detail, and experience preparing structural drawings with and without drafting assistance
  • Capability to perform planning, concept and detailed design
  • Must have great written and verbal communication skills.
  • Must have rights to work in NZ
  • Must hold a NZ Driving license

What you will get:

  • Generous remuneration, well in line with market conditions
  • Permanent, full-time position with stability and a stack of projects - this is NOT a contract or short-term employment, but an on-going career with our clients
  • Work alongside high profile builders on career defining projects
  • A diverse range of projects so you will get variety within your role
  • Working for a great business with a good company culture
  • Supportive, growing team of seasoned professionals
  • Ability to start immediately, though notice is of course fine too

At Extrastaff, safety is paramount and as such the right candidate will have a strong commitment to OH&S, with the ability to work as part of a team to ensure everyone goes home safely.

As an equal opportunity employer, those from diverse or underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Please note, only those candidates who are shortlisted for the role will be contacted given the number of applications we receive. 

If this sounds like you, please send your resume to or apply to this advert with your updated CV.


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