Posted 01 August, 2026
Structural Technician - Residential Draughting ...
Kirk Roberts Consulting Engineers
Christchurch, CAN, NZ
Full Time
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Job Description
Structural Technician - Residential Draughting ... Kirk Roberts Consulting Engineers – Christchurch, South Island We’re looking for a Structural Technician with around 2+ years’ experience to join our residential team in Christchurch. Specifi supports the structural design of residential buildings, including foundations, beams, lintels, and other standard structural elements. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys Revit modelling, producing detailed documentation, working in a structured delivery focused team. About the role Working within our residential team, you will support the delivery of structural documentation across a wide range of projects, from standard residential builds through to architecturally designed bespoke homes, and alterations. Your responsibilities will include: Producing accurate Revit models and structural drawings Supporting the delivery of residential structural documentation Assisting with QA checks on designs Preparing and updating drawings for building consent and construction Liaising with engineers and internal design teams to ensure accuracy and consistency Supporting project workflow and coordination of project delivery We’re looking for a Structural Technician with around 2+ years’ experience to join our residential team in Christchurch. Specifi supports the structural design of residential buildings, including foundations, beams, lintels, and other standard structural elements. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys Revit modelling, producing detailed documentation, working in a structured delivery focused team. About the role Working within our residential team, you will support the delivery of structural documentation across a wide range of projects, from standard residential builds through to architecturally designed bespoke homes, and alterations. Your responsibilities will include: Producing accurate Revit models and structural drawings Supporting the delivery of residential structural documentation Assisting with QA checks on designs Preparing and updating drawings for building consent and construction Liaising with engineers and internal design teams to ensure accuracy and consistency Supporting project workflow and coordination of project delivery We offer A supportive and collaborative team environment, competitive remuneration package, and support for professional development and career progression. About you BEngTech, Diploma in Civil/Structural Engineering, or equivalent experience Strong Revit skills and confidence producing technical drawings Experience in residential drafting or structural documentation (essential) A detail-focused and organised approach to your work Ability to work well in a fast-paced, high-volume environment Good communication skills and a team-focused attitude A willingness to learn and develop your understanding of residential structural design About us Specifi™ was 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. Specifi™ provides 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 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, Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, and Queenstown. 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. At the heart of our business, is our people. Innovation is who we are, finding a better way is why we exist, and providing progressive engineering, project management, architecture, and custom software solutions is what we do. We are a dynamic team bringing a genuine sense of innovation and ‘can do’ attitude, as one KR Team. As a multi-disciplinary company we offer solutions across services including Structural, Geotechnical, Environmental, Civil, and Fire Engineering; Architecture, and Software. Our Software division develops custom software solutions for Specifi, for the New Zealand building industry. #J-18808-Ljbffr