Job description for Structural Engineer at Holmes Australia & Holmes NZ
Engineering Queenstown Full Time
29/5/2026
- Leaders in technical expertise and quality
- Iconic, landmark projects
- Supportive team culture
We've got 70 years of history delivering high-profile projects in New Zealand and beyond. Working with Holmes, you'll have the opportunity to lend your structural engineering skills to ground-breaking projects like the new Dunedin Hospital, Commercial Bay, or the ChristChurch Cathedral - and many other challenging and exciting developments. We work on the largest developments in the market and the most gravity-defying artistic visions, and we've got the projects to match your career ambitions.
About the role | Mō te Tūranga
Due to growth and a healthy pipeline of projects, we're looking for a talented, passionate structural engineer to join our team. In this role you will:
- Contribute to some of the most exciting, challenging and socially important projects around Aotearoa
- Work alongside New Zealand's leading engineers - people who've defined the industry and continue to lead best practice
- Apply structural analysis and design skills across a diverse range of project types and scales
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including architects, contractors and other engineering specialists
About You | Mōu
You'll bring at least three years of hands-on structural engineering experience, along with:
- Exposure to seismic design in the New Zealand environment
- Working knowledge of structural analysis software and relevant design standards
- Good technical report writing and documentation skills
- A collaborative approach and the ability to build strong relationships
- A solutions-focused mindset with a keen eye for quality
- Enthusiasm and a genuine passion for structural engineering
Working with Holmes | Te Mahi ki Holmes
Hard work's a big part of what's got us where we are today, but it's not the final word. At Holmes, we offer:
- A vibrant, fun team culture with regular social functions throughout the year
- Sport and fitness opportunities including touch, indoor netball, football, bootcamps, ski and cycle trips
- Genuine career development alongside some of New Zealand's most respected engineers
- The chance to work on landmark projects that shape communities across Aotearoa
At Holmes, we're committed to being more representative of the communities we serve. Our people are encouraged to dream big and empowered to achieve their goals in an environment where diversity is recognised and valued. We're committed to giving all of our people equal support and equal opportunity to thrive, grow and develop - and we'd love for you to be part of that story.
If you have the technical expertise, a deep love of quality engineering, and the drive to deliver some of the country's most exciting and important structural projects, we'd love to hear from you!
