Structural Engineer

We’re looking for a driven Structural Engineer to join our Christchurch team and help deliver a diverse range of commercial and industrial projects. This is a great opportunity to take ownership early in your career - leading projects and managing client relationships while developing toward a senior engineering role.
About Us
At Babbage, you’ll join a highly capable Christchurch-based Structural Engineering team alongside our civil, geotechnical, building services and environmental specialists. As one of New Zealand’s few remaining large NZ owned multidisciplinary consultancies, we foster an environment of diversity in everything we do - from projects and experiences to people and cultural backgrounds.
Your Role
You’ll lead projects from concept through to delivery (with final sign-off via a senior engineer), building strong client relationships and supporting the team’s continued growth. You’ll be trusted to run jobs independently while being backed by a team that’s supportive, ambitious, and values learning, development, and having fun along the way.
Key Responsibilities
Structural design and delivery on commercial and industrial projects
Managing project timelines, budgets, and client expectations
Supporting junior team members and working closely alongside experienced Technicians
Communicating confidently with clients, architects, contractors, and other consultants
Taking initiative to solve problems and deliver high-quality engineering outcomes
What You’ll Bring
A self-starter with 4+ years’ structural engineering experience
Ambition to work toward CPEng registration with Engineering New Zealand
Strong technical capability across steel, concrete, and timber structures
Confident communication skills and a willingness to build client relationships
Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team
Someone who enjoys being part of a fun, flexible, and growth-minded team
Why Babbage?
You’ll work on technically challenging projects across Christchurch and the wider South Island in a collaborative and supportive environment. With a strong focus on practical experience, innovation, and professional growth, your work will make a real impact for our clients and communities.
Plus:
Exposure to multiple engineering disciplines and the opportunity to work alongside industry leaders
Guidance and support toward CPEng registration (Engineering NZ)
A fun and active social team where colleagues are mates
Clear career progression pathways, including long-term employee shareholding opportunities
A competitive salary and benefits package
To apply, click on the appropriate link provided - or alternatively get in touch with Lucy Lyttelton in Babbage's Talent Acquisition team.
Please note only applicants with valid NZ resident visas will be considered.

Employment type
Full Time

Work arrangement
No