About Project Structure




The team behind Project Structure has been built on a foundation of quality and efficiency.


We pride ourselves on our approachability and dedication to every project- pulling in the key parties to provide support, guidelines and together forming a plan of attack.

Largely due to the tried and tested processes that we've put in place, our clients and partners enjoy the ease and effectiveness of a Project Structure solution.

Good comms are crucial!


Communication is a key factor in any project, and the up front ethos of Project Structure provides the reassurance required when providing details on scope pricing, timelines, systems and that all important efficiency.

Supporting not only the Architects, Project Managers, Developers, Builders and Trades People, but also the end owner.

Meet the team at work



Ben Niven

Director. Structural Engineer.



Ben Niven is a Chartered Professional Structural Engineer with more than 10 years of design experience in Christchurch. He has worked on a variety of projects including supermarkets, multi-use community facilities, architectural homes, and earthquake strengthening of commercial buildings.

Ben also has experience in civil construction and project management, working on large infrastructure projects in Australia.


  • Bachelor of Engineering with Honors - Civil Engineering
  • CPEng - (Structural) Practicing Chartered Professional Engineer (NZ)
  • IntPE - International Professional Engineer
  • CMEngNZ - Chartered Member of Engineering New Zealand


Daniel Langford

Director. Structural Engineer.



Daniel is a Chartered Professional Structural Engineer with over a decade of of structural design under his belt, as well as several years of commercial and residential project management experience. He is passionate about building efficiencies into designs, delivering quality projects, and managing the customers' expectations in relation to project timeline and quality.

Daniel has also undertaken hundreds of earthquake damage inspections throughout Christchurch and Canterbury and has been an Expert Witness for many High Court and Canterbury Earthquake Insurance Tribunal hearings.


  • Bachelor of Engineering with Honors - Civil Engineering
  • CPEng - (Structural) Practicing Chartered Professional Engineer (NZ)
  • CMEngNZ - Chartered Member of Engineering New Zealand


Ben Haines

Director. Structural Engineer.



Ben Haines is a Chartered Professional Structural Engineer with more than 13 years of design experience in the Canterbury region. He has worked on a variety of projects including large warehouse buildings, schools, community and hospital facilities.

Following the Canterbury earthquake sequence, Ben was engaged to assess multiple school buildings and has assessed over 400 damaged houses around the Christchurch and Canterbury region. He has provided Detailed Seismic Assessments (DSA) and strengthening schemes for multiple commercial and industrial buildings.


  • Bachelor of Engineering with Honors - Civil Engineering
  • CPEng - (Structural) Practicing Chartered Professional Engineer (NZ)
  • CMEngNZ - Chartered Member of Engineering New Zealand

And at play



When Ben is away from his computer he can be found either snowboarding at Mt. Hutt or mountain biking on the Port Hills. He is also a passionate photographer and has taken many great photos all over New Zealand and South America.



In his spare time Daniel can be found Mountain Biking in the Port Hills, on his dirt bike up the Waimakariri River, or tramping in the backcountry.



When Ben is out of the office he can be found either tramping or camping throughout the South Island, mountain biking through the Port Hills or catching up with motorsport.