Structural Team Leader at Kirk Roberts Consulting

Frankton, Otago, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Structural Engineering, People Management, Mentoring, Project Delivery, Seismic Design, Client Relationship Management, Concept Design, Detailed Design, Project Administration, Communication

Industry

Construction

Description

As we continue to grow our Queenstown office, we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Structural Engineer ready to step into a leadership role and help build on our structural capability in the region. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to progress their career into people management; leading, mentoring, and shaping our high-performing team. If you're a passionate individual who would relish the challenge of establishing and growing a structural team, supported by a strong forward workload of both residential and commercial projects, then we would love to hear from you. About the role You will work within a small, dynamic team in Queenstown, playing a key role in building and leading our structural discipline locally. With an established and growing pipeline of work in the region, you’ll help drive a diverse range of residential and commercial projects, while also being involved in projects nationally; working closely with our wider team of talented professionals to ensure exceptional outcomes for our clients. This is a varied role which will see you: Leading and growing the structural team in Queenstown Developing and maintaining client relationships Preparing concept, preliminary and detailed designs Overseeing project delivery, administration, and management You’ll have the opportunity to shape the team, influence how we deliver our projects locally, and contribute to our “one team, one waka” approach across the business. We offer Competitive remuneration, including flexible working options, and opportunities for professional growth and development, particularly for those looking to step into or further develop in a leadership role. By joining our team, you will be part of a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and work-life balance, backed by a strong national network and experienced leadership. About you Understand risk, be commercially astute, and place a high regard on client satisfaction Experience in leading or mentoring within the delivery of structural engineering projects A strong desire to step into or further develop in a people leadership role, building and growing a team Demonstrated leadership capability, with a passion for mentoring and fostering professional development Qualified BEng (Hons) or equivalent CPEng preferred or working towards would be an advantage A strong portfolio of successfully delivered projects, with proven experience in structural engineering, including seismic design to NZ Codes In-depth knowledge of New Zealand’s structural engineering standards and building codes Exceptional communication, enabling effective collaboration with clients, colleagues, and project stakeholders About us 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. 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.

Responsibilities

Lead and grow the structural engineering team in Queenstown while overseeing the delivery of residential and commercial projects. Responsibilities include preparing detailed designs and maintaining strong client relationships locally and nationally.