For more than six decades, Holmes Consulting has led the engineering industry in invention, creativity and quality. During that time we've worked right across New Zealand and the world, delivering premium structural and civil solutions to thousands of landmark projects. With six offices in New Zealand, an office in the Netherlands, and a sister company in the USA—we've got the horsepower and experience to handle the most challenging design projects anywhere in the world.
We're unfailingly curious, never cutting corners, but always seeking a better path. Where the right technology doesn't exist we invent our own to break new ground. When there's an opportunity to improve method, practice or thinking, Holmes Consulting will be the ones putting our hands up to lead the way. Our expert engineers love the toughest design challenges – never shying away from bold architectural visions that seem to defy the laws of gravity.
Our clients and project partners love working with us because we consistently deliver what we promise. We'll work all hours to bring a new design to life—and we'll celebrate with the best of them at the grand opening. Holmes Consulting's approach is inclusive, enjoying the energy and creativity of collaboration as much as we enjoy nutting out tough structural problems back at the office. We're focused on engineering excellence.
Right now, our talented engineers and drafters are working on landmark national and international projects that will set the benchmark for creative engineering design for years to come. We're proud of our heritage, and excited about our future: together, we're creating an enduring legacy.
We have a number of training programmes to make sure that you're shaped into the best drafter possible, providing you with the tools you need to be successful. You'll attend twice yearly workshops in your first year - getting to know both new drafters and engineers in the business, across the business.
We work hard, but we have fun along the way! From bootcamps, to axe throwing, to drinks on a Friday (if you're so inclined) - there's something for everyone to get involved in. We value diversity and recognise the important in everyone having a say, which is why we've intentionally created a flat structure. We don't have a hierarchy, the most junior member of our team can freely approach our CEO, Executives and general senior members of the business - in fact, we encourage it!
Holmes truly is a special place to work, and we look forward to you joining us!
To find out a bit more about our drafting cadets, head along to our website.
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Once we've reviewed all of the applications, if we want to progress with your application, we'll reach out and arrange a time to have a quick chat on the phone - this is an opportunity for us to get to know a bit better.
From phone screen, we move to an in-person interview. The final step is an offer of employment, if you are successful.
For those who aren't successful, we will let you all know.
A great application has all of the above included in it (cv, cover letter, transcript and preference of location). A successful applicant will be someone in their final year of study, a great communicator and someone who is passionate about structural drafting and the career that they have ahead of them.