Welcome to Structural Engineers New Zealand
Structural Engineers New Zealand (SENZ) is a leading structural engineering consultancy based in Auckland, serving New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. Since 2007, our reputation has been built on innovation, reliability, and over 150 years of combined expertise. We provide innovative, tailored and efficient structural design solutions for the residential, commercial, industrial, education, and temporary works sectors.
Capabilities & Core Competencies
- Commercial & Industrial: Design of steel portal frames, precast concrete warehouses, multi-story commercial structures, and specialized industrial facilities for the mining, power, and oil and gas sectors. We also provide seismic assessments and strengthening design.
- Residential: Expertise in all forms of residential projects, from single-family homes and complex lifestyle mansions to multi-unit developments and high-rise apartments. We are proficient in a wide variety of construction materials, including timber, steel, concrete, and masonry.
- Central & Local Government: Trusted partners for government agencies including Kāinga Ora, the Ministry of Education, and the Ministry of Justice. Our work includes new builds, alterations, seismic assessments, and peer reviews for public infrastructure and community buildings.
- Seismic Design: seismic assessments, strengthening, and seismic restraint design of non-structural elements.
- Temporary Structures: Certified design for a wide array of temporary works, including scaffolding, propping, shore loading, and event stages, ensuring safety and compliance.
- Product & Component Design: Specialized design for building products and components such as piles, access ramps, balustrades, fall arrest systems, and more.
Our Services
- Structural Design Reports and Calculations
- Structural Drawings and Drafting Services
- Design Producer Statements (PS1)
- Peer Reviews (PS2)
- Construction Monitoring Services and Producer Statements (PS4)
- Initial & Detailed Seismic Assessments (ISA & DSA)
- Structural Investigations and Condition Assessments
- Structural Remediation and Strengthening Designs
Residential
Structural Engineers New Zealand is engaged with many architects, developers, private owners, builders, and design & build contractors to work on residential projects around New Zealand.
Commercial and Industrial
With a team of experienced and highly skilled structural engineers, we are dedicated to ensuring the success of your projects by providing comprehensive and reliable design services.
Seismic Design
SENZ team carry a longstanding experience in seismic related works. Historically, we were heavily involved in the Post Earthquake Christchurch Rebuild, assessing damage to residential and commercial buildings, preparing foundation and superstructure repairs design, as well as providing temporary works design to carry out the works.
Structural Engineering New Zealand can carry out all types of temporary work structures design and engineering guidance through adherance to the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015. SENZ engineers have carried out hundreds of different temporary structures designs of all types, and therefore can always provide a practical and a cost effective solution for all kinds of problems on site. SENZ engineers always discuss the issues with the site contractors and understand the material and gear that is available or that can be sourced. I.e. SENZ can tailor site solutions to different clients, on different sites.
Lightweight structures are architectural or engineering systems that use materials and construction techniques with a primary focus on minimizing the overall weight of the structure while maintaining its strength and functionality. These structures are designed to be as lightweight as possible without compromising safety, durability, and performance. Lightweight structures have gained prominence in various industries, including aerospace, automotive, construction, and more, due to their numerous advantages, such as reduced energy consumption, cost savings, and enhanced versatility.