Job Description

About the business
NCL (Nancekivell Consulting Ltd) is a boutique Auckland based NZ owned and operated engineering consultancy, which serves residential and commercial development clients, local councils and central government agencies.   The company consists of 20 strong team members and growing. NCL prides itself on being more than a company, we're a family. Our close-knit work environment, ensures everybody contributes to the business and is a valued member of the team.  Our new, spacious offices are located in the beautiful north shore suburb of Takapuna, Auckland. Our business culture emulates the relaxed and vibrant beachside suburb we reside in.  Working with us - not only will you be part of an innovative professional consultancy striving for excellence, but you will also become part of the NCL family. 

The role:
An opportunity has become available for a Graduate Structural Drafting Technician to join our multi-disciplinary consultancy, and provide the following:

• Drafting support to the Structural engineering team.
• Manage drafting projects from inception to completion ensuring that relevant milestones are reached on time and within budget.
• Making detailed drawings of planned structures using computer-aided design (CAD) software. Structural detailing of Concrete, Timber, Steel and Concrete Masonry.
• Reporting and discussing problems with engineers.
• Work collaboratively with engineers and other staff to ensure design
  documentation is issued in accordance with the project programme.
• Work concurrently on several design projects.
• Actively seek relevant project opportunities to broaden and develop your drafting skills.

Qualifications & experience

• We are interested in all levels of experience, whether you are new to the industry or have some experience - we would like to hear from you.
• Ideally work experience using AutoCad (or Revit would be added advantage). We are willing to train the right candidate.
• Related Diploma qualification or equivalent.
• Knowledge of NZ Standards would be an advantage.
• Professional and confident interaction with clients and staff.
• Committed to delivering consistently high-quality documents.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to remain calm under pressure with flexibility to meet changing demands.

Benefits include: 

• A competitive remuneration plus benefits package (based on experience).
• Work on the North Shore in a flexible, friendly and collaborative working environment.
• One-on-one mentoring from senior engineers.
• Opportunity to work on a variety of interesting projects, while the NCL portfolio continues to grow.
• For the right candidate, we can accommodate flexible working hours to suit your family or study situation.  We're open to having a student starting with us on a part-time basis, until graduation.
• Support to expand your skills and develop your career through in-house training, ongoing learning, and participation in industry-related conferences, initiatives and forums where you can represent NCL and gain industry contacts.
• Staff initiated social events - whether we’re having a shared morning tea to celebrate a birthday, running in marathons, watching the America’s cup and other sporting events or simply having Friday drinks – there is always something fun happening at NCL!
• Needing to relocate from another region of NZ?  This is not an issue, we have helped several of our current staff move to Auckland.  Talk to us about the relocation process