Structural and Infrastructure Drafter / Digital Modeller

Holmes Aus & NZ; Auckland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Holmes Aus & NZ in Auckland is seeking intermediate to senior Structural and Infrastructure Drafters/Digital Modellers. The role focuses on high-quality drafting and digital modelling across diverse projects, from commercial to civil infrastructure.

You will collaborate with engineers and project teams to push design quality and efficiency. You will contribute to a range of challenging, high-profile projects across New Zealand and actively explore new digital workflows and technologies.

Qualifications

• Experience in structural and/or infrastructure drafting
• Understanding of NZ Building Code
• Strong Revit and 3D modelling capability
• Knowledge of BIM systems and workflows

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality drafting and digital modelling outcomes across structural and infrastructure projects
• Collaborate closely with engineers and project teams to support and influence design
• Contribute to a range of complex, high-profile projects across New Zealand
• Apply and explore new technologies, digital workflows, and smarter ways of working
• Mentor junior team members, particularly at senior level

Skills

Revit

3D modelling

BIM workflows

SOFiSTiK knowledge

Dynamo

Family creation

Tools

SOFiSTiK

Dynamo

Job description

Holmes is looking for Structural and Infrastructure Drafters/Digital Modellers at intermediate to senior level to join our team in Auckland.

This is an opportunity to work on interesting, challenging, and high-profile projects across New Zealand. Depending on your experience and interests, you could work on structural projects across sectors such as commercial, healthcare, and education, or on infrastructure projects including bridges, tanks, wharves, and other major civil structures.

For more seven decades, Holmes has built a reputation for technical excellence, innovation, and delivering outstanding engineering outcomes. With a strong pipeline of work and a focus on growing our digital capability, we’re looking for talented people who are passionate about drafting, modelling, and better project delivery.

What you’ll be doing

• Delivering high-quality drafting and digital modelling outcomes across structural and infrastructure projects
• Working closely with engineers and project teams to support and influence design
• Contributing to a range of complex and high-profile projects across New Zealand
• Applying and exploring new technologies, digital workflows, and smarter ways of working
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members, particularly at senior level

What we’re looking for

• Experience in structural and/or infrastructure drafting and digital modelling
• Strong Revit and 3D modelling capability
• Understanding of engineering and construction design principles, including the NZ Building Code
• Knowledge of BIM systems, principles, and workflows
• Experience with Family creation, Dynamo, and ideally SOFiSTiK is beneficial
• A proactive, self-driven approach with strong attention to detail
• A passion for digital innovation and continuous improvement
• Ability to work collaboratively with engineers and project teams to deliver great outcomes

Why Holmes?

At Holmes, you’ll be part of a business with a long-standing reputation for engineering excellence, a strong and stable team, and an exciting pipeline of work. We offer a flexible working environment, clear career development pathways, and the opportunity to contribute to the way digital engineering evolves within our business.

We also have a vibrant, social culture and a team that enjoys working hard on great projects while having fun along the way.