Careers

At Davis Ogilvie, our people are central to our success. With a strong presence across the South Island, we bring together expertise in civil, geotechnical and structural engineering, land surveying, planning and environmental services to deliver practical, high-quality solutions for our clients.

We have an exciting opportunity for a structural draftsperson to join our Christchurch structural team. You will work closely with our engineers and wider multidisciplinary teams, contributing to a diverse range of projects including commercial, industrial, residential and civil infrastructure structures.

This role is well suited to someone with strong CAD capability who enjoys collaboration, takes pride in producing high-quality technical documentation and is motivated to continue developi.ng their digital design and BIM skills.

About the role
This is a full-time, permanent position involving:

• preparing accurate structural plans, drawings, models and detailing documentation
• structural drafting and detailing
• producing drawings and models using AutoCAD and Revit within a BIM environment
• supporting engineers across commercial, industrial, residential and civil infrastructure projects
• coordinating with engineers, project teams and other disciplines to deliver integrated design outcomes
• working to project deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy and quality.

About you
We’re looking for someone with strong CAD drafting capability and a willingness to learn, grow and collaborate. You may have developed your skills through formal qualifications, on-the-job experience or a combination of both.

Ideally, you will bring:

• 5–7 years’ New Zealand experience in structural drafting and detailing, including structural steel, timber, reinforced concrete and masonry
• a diploma or New Zealand equivalent qualification in structural drafting or engineering technology
• proven experience in CAD drafting within an engineering or construction environment
• proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit and BIM software
• experience preparing structural plans, drawings, models or visualisations for engineering and construction projects
• experience detailing a variety of structures, including commercial, industrial, residential and civil infrastructure structures
• familiarity with the New Zealand Building Code and relevant standards
• a proactive, independent approach with strong attention to detail
• strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work constructively with technical teams and stakeholders
• the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

If you don’t meet every requirement but feel you could succeed in this role, we encourage you to apply. We value potential, curiosity and transferable skills.

Additional attributes that will help you succeed

• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Previous experience working in an engineering consultancy
• Knowledge of New Zealand standards (an advantage)
• A positive attitude and the ability to work effectively within the design team
• Clear, confident verbal and written communication skills

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration aligned with experience
• Exposure to a wide variety of structural and civil infrastructure projects
• Ongoing training and development in CAD, Revit and BIM workflows
• The opportunity to work within a well-established, multidisciplinary consultancy with a strong South Island presence

Why Davis Ogilvie is a great place to work
Our people are key to the success of our business. We are highly skilled technical professionals who are passionate about what we do. We are a friendly, supportive, diverse and inclusive team with a strong focus on creating a positive work environment.

You will work alongside experienced engineers, draftspersons and project teams across multiple offices, giving you exposure to exciting projects throughout the South Island.

In addition to working with great people, you can also expect:

• flexibility to support work-life balance
• professional development with ongoing learning opportunities and support
• wellbeing benefits, including subsidised health insurance, wellbeing programmes and EAP services
• a strong environmental focus as a carbon positive company
• modern office facilities and a welcoming team culture
• a long-established, locally owned consultancy with over 90 years of history in Christchurch.