Structural Engineer

Your Next Great Opportunity Awaits

Join a team that’s not just designing structures—but building a better future. At Eliot Sinclair, our Christchurch office is growing, and we’re looking for a capable, experienced structural engineer to help shape the next chapter.

This role is ideal for someone with 7+ years’ experience who is confident leading projects, mentoring others, and strengthening client relationships, without the bureaucracy that often comes with traditional senior roles.

Working collaboratively with the team, you will build your expertise in leading and delivering multidisciplinary projects, ranging from residential developments to small-to-medium scale commercial and industrial buildings, and civil structures.

Why Join Us?

At Eliot Sinclair, we champion:

• Ethical Solutions – We do the right thing for our clients, our communities, and the environment.

• Everything Shared – Trust and collaboration guide the way we work.

• Enduring Savvy – We create smart, sustainable solutions that last.

• Empowering Support – We back our people to lead, grow, and thrive.

In our Christchurch office, you’ll be joining a multidisciplinary team known for its practical smarts, good humour, and supportive approach. We’ve built a solid reputation across Canterbury and the South Island—and we’re ready to back you to grow it even further.

What’s On Offer

• A competitive salary tailored to your expertise.

• Flexible work options

• Health insurance, professional development support, and a clear path to grow.

• A team where your experience is respected, your input is valued, and your coffee order is remembered.

Your Impact

• Lead the structural design and delivery of residential, commercial, and land development projects.

• Work directly with clients and project teams across the South Island.

• Mentor junior engineers and help shape our future capability.

• Use your local knowledge and initiative to grow client relationships and identify opportunities.

What We’re Looking For

• 7+ years’ structural engineering experience with CPEng preferred, ideally within New Zealand.

• Proven ability to lead projects and confidently work with clients.

• Strong design skills and a solutions-focused mindset.

• Familiarity with Canterbury’s construction environment and industry standards.

• A great communicator who brings energy, initiative, and a sense of humour to the team.

Ready to build something better—together?

Apply now or get in touch with our HR team at [email protected] or 03 379 4014 for a confidential chat.

Eliot Sinclair is more than a workplace—it’s a team of smart, genuine people doing work that matters, in places we care about.