We have exciting opportunity for an experienced Structural Engineer to join our KR team at Housing Delivery System (HDS) project offices in Christchurch. HDS is a Kāinga Ora Homes and Communities initiative; they are changing the approach to how they deliver new homes and developments.

If you want to be part of our KR team working as an integrated group, delivering on residential land development projects across New Zealand, then we would like to hear from you.

About the role

Support and manage the successful delivery of projects as part of our integrated team at HDS, providing your technical expertise on designs, and collaborating with the wider team.

HDS is bringing a new way of working on their projects with all teams being brought together at their project office from the Architect to the Contractor and everything in between, to ensure collaboration and coordination across teams and to achieve project time-frames we work to a 40-hour week, Monday to Friday from 8.30am-5pm.

We offer

A great team environment, first of its kind experience at HDS project office, competitive remuneration package, on-the-job training, professional development and ongoing career progression.

About you

• Qualified with a BEng (Hons) in Structural Engineering, or equivalent

• 7-9 years as a Professional engineer, with New Zealand residential design experience

• Conversant with relevant NZ Building Codes and statutory requirements, with proven seismic experience

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Adaptable with a keen eye for detail, excellent planning, organising, and time management skills

• Enjoy working in a team environment and communicating with a wide range of people
  

About us

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