Senior Structural Engineer

3 days ago

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Kirk Roberts Consulting Full time NZ$104,000 - NZ$156,000 per year

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Structural Engineer to join our residential team in Christchurch. If you're an experienced engineer ready for the next step with a passion for mentoring, managing projects, and delivering client-focused solutions, this could be the ideal role for you.

You'll play a pivotal role in guiding our high-performing residential team, supporting projects across the South Island and throughout New Zealand via our cutting-edge online engineering platform, Specifi.

About the role

As a Senior Engineer, you'll be responsible for overseeing project allocation and delivery, and ensuring the quality and timeliness of our structural engineering solutions.

Your work will span a wide variety of residential projects, from bespoke architectural homes to complex structural alterations. You'll also:

  • Lead project planning, proposals, preliminary and detailed designs.
  • Supervise on-site investigations, monitor progress, and ensure timely reporting.
  • Foster strong client relationships through excellent service and communication.
  • Collaborate with our Structural Manager to drive the continued evolution of our Specifi platform, expanding capabilities and client offerings.


We offer

A supportive and collaborative team environment, competitive remuneration package, flexible working, ongoing professional development and clear career growth pathways, and the chance to work with cutting-edge digital engineering tools through Specifi.

About you

  • Qualified with a BEng (Hons) in Structural Engineering, or equivalent.
  • CPEng is an advantage or working towards chartership.
  • Professional engineering experience in NZ, with good residential design, and proven seismic experience to NZ Codes and strong technical knowledge.
  • Experience in managing structural engineering projects and leading technical teams.
  • Strong commercial awareness and risk management skills.
  • A passion for mentoring, team development, and delivering client success.
  • Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication skills.

About us

SpecifiTMwas developed by Kirk Roberts Consulting, as an online structural engineering software that allows users to design intelligent residential engineering solutions for a wide range of structural elements and foundation needs. SpecifiTMprovides its users with a comprehensive suite of industry-leading documentation, and the ability to design engineering solutions instantly, to keep their projects moving forward.

Kirk Roberts Consulting is a multi-disciplinary consultancy offering services in Structural, Geotechnical, Fire, Civil, and Environmental engineering, as well as Architecture, and Engineering Software solutions 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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