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CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNICIANUltimate Foundations Limited • Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

Ultimate Foundations Limited • Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
22 hours ago
Job description

Location : Christchurch, Canterbury

Hours : Minimum 35 hours per week

Pay Range : $33.56

About the Role

We are a residential foundation construction company specialising in ribraft foundation

systems. We are seeking a Civil Engineering Technician to provide technical support across

consenting, structural plan interpretation, material take-offs, and internal project

coordination.

This role supports our Licensed Building Practitioners (LBPs) by ensuring all works comply

with structural engineers’ plans and consented designs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Interpret structural engineers’ plans, specifically for ribraft foundation systems.
  • Assist LBP staff in verifying compliance with consented and engineered

specifications.

  • Complete material estimates, take-offs, and measurements for ordering materials.
  • Coordinate internally with engineers, suppliers, subcontractors, and temporary staff.
  • Maintain project documentation, quality checks, and foundation work records.
  • Use Buildxact for costings and project management tasks.
  • Support project scheduling and workflow monitoring.
  • Prepare technical reports and contribute to continuous improvement of processes.
  • Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
  • ○ Required due to the technical nature of interpreting structural foundation

    plans and ensuring compliance with engineered ribraft designs.

  • 6 months to 1 year minimum work experience in construction, engineering support, or
  • foundation work.

  • Experience interpreting structural plans, specifically ribraft foundation plans.
  • Experience preparing take-offs / estimates for foundation materials.
  • Experience using Buildxact software for costing OR demonstrable experience with
  • other construction management systems.

  • Experience with project management tasks in a construction environment.
  • Strong understanding of New Zealand foundation construction standards (training
  • provided).

  • Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
  • Additional Skills

    These skills are not essential and do not affect ability to perform the role, but are

    operationally useful :

  • Ability to communicate in Tagalog to assist coordination with subcontractors and
  • temporary staff who predominantly speak Tagalog.

    (This is desirable solely for operational efficiency and is not required to perform the

    core tasks.)

    Why Join Us?

  • Work in a growing Christchurch-based foundation construction company.
  • Technical development and ongoing internal training in NZ foundation systems.
  • Supportive team environment with opportunities to advance.
  • How to Apply

    Submit your CV and cover letter outlining relevant experience and qualifications by clicking on Apply Now

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