Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand · Hybrid
We have an opportunity for an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to join our small and collaborative team in Hamilton. You will work across a range of residential, industrial, and commercial projects, providing sound…
Skills: Structural Design, Seismic Design, NZ Building Code, Project Delivery, Client Relationship Management
Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand · On-site
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Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand · Hybrid
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Lead and deliver structural design projects across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors from concept to completion. Provide technical expertise, mentor junior engineers, and manage client relationships to ensure high-quality project outcomes.
Requires 8-10+ years of structural engineering experience in New Zealand with a strong understanding of seismic design and the NZ Building Code. CPEng certification is preferred, along with strong communication and project delivery skills.
We have an opportunity for an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to join our small and collaborative team in Hamilton.
You will work across a range of residential, industrial, and commercial projects, providing sound engineering judgement, practical design solutions, and high-quality delivery for our clients. Working closely with our clients and project stakeholders, taking ownership of project outcomes and contributing to a strong culture of technical excellence and client satisfaction.
As a Senior Structural Engineer, you will play a key role in the delivery of structural projects across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors in the region, providing technical expertise from concept through to completion.
As part of our wider national structural engineering team, you'll collaborate regularly across regions, sharing expertise, resources, and project workload to support delivery across a diverse portfolio of work.
You will be responsible for:
Leading and delivering structural design work across a range of projects
Providing technical input on residential, industrial, and commercial designs
Working closely with clients to understand requirements and deliver practical solutions
Supporting, mentoring and reviewing the work of other engineers where appropriate
Contributing to project planning, design coordination, and delivery outcomes
Undertaking site investigations and technical assessments
This role offers the opportunity to remain technically hands-on while working directly with clients and contributing to the success of the team.
A supportive and close-knit team environment, competitive remuneration, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional development. You’ll be part of a culture that values practical engineering, collaboration, and delivering quality outcomes for clients.
We’re looking for a Senior Structural Engineer with 8–10+ years’ experience in New Zealand, with strong technical capability in structural design.
Strong experience in residential, commercial and/or industrial structural engineering
Solid understanding of seismic design and NZ Building Code requirements
CPEng preferred, but not essential
Strong client-facing skills and ability to build trusted relationships
Practical, solutions focused engineering approach
Good project delivery experience from concept through to completion
Strong communication skills and collaborative mindset
Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment
Kirk Roberts Consulting is a multi-disciplinary consultancy 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.
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.
...find better ways.
Our purpose and passion is striving continuously to find better ways. Our solutions-focused approach challenges norms, while every project is propelled by the question "how can we add value to your project?" We are a multi-disciplinary company that works from the soil to the sky. Our four divisions – KR Engineering, KR Projects, KR Capital and KR Software – are a blend of creative minds and global expertise. We offer a range of construction related design disciplines including Architecture, Geotechnical, Environmental, Civil, Structural and Fire Engineering. We are proud of how we’ve grown from humble home office beginnings in 2006 to become a national company with offices throughout New Zealand. We work on projects throughout the country– from the every day to the iconic. Our strong client-centric approach is enhanced by experience and understanding we’ve gained from completing our own developments, so we know first-hand the importance of seeing the bigger picture and our absolute focus is on what’s best for you. We get it – communication is essential, combined with expertise, knowledge, relationships and did we mention communication. At the heart of every project, Kirk Roberts provides a safe pair of hands, handling every situation with care, integrity and professionalism.
Offices: 337 St Asaph St, Level 1, Christchurch, Auckland, Tauranga, Hamilton 8011, NZ · Level 1, 405 Cameron Road, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty 3112, NZ · 109 Carlton Gore Road, Auckland, AUK 1023, NZ · 408 Anglesea Street, Ground Floor, Hamilton, Waikato 3204, NZ · 15 Gray Street, Level 1, Queenstown, Otago 9300, NZ
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