Job description

Your new company

This specialist consultancy holds a unique niche in the market given their model. This has led to consistent repeat business, 3rd party introductions and recommendations based on the work delivered. Having been in business for over 25 years, and looking forward to expanding further over the next 25, there are significant advantages to working within an organisation of its calibre, both relating to internal progression and concerning business development. With multiple examples of working to ensure their employees are content and well looked after, and driven by a leader with excellent commercial acumen proven over a successful career, this is a rare opportunity for an exceptional Senior Structural Engineer looking to make a secure, rewarding move with significant upsides.

Your new role

Reporting directly to senior leadership, you will play a critical role in the review and assessment of structural designs on significant construction projects.
You will work closely with developers, builders, design consultants, surveyors, and project stakeholders to provide technical advice, engineering reviews, and practical solutions that contribute to the safe delivery of major developments. (up to $1.5bn).

• Undertake independent structural reviews and technical assessments of building and infrastructure projects.
• Review structural documentation and provide clear engineering advice relating to compliance, constructibility, and design integrity.
• Engage directly with developers, contractors, consultants, and project stakeholders throughout project delivery.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers within the business.
• Support business growth through networking, relationship management, and maintaining trusted client partnerships.
• Contribute to project risk identification and resolution on complex developments.
• Act as a trusted technical advisor across projects ranging from mid-sized developments through to major construction projects.

What you'll need to succeed

• Degree-qualified Structural Engineer.
• Extensive consulting engineering experience within the Australian building or infrastructure sector.
• Previous experience operating at Senior, Principal, Associate, or Technical Director level.
• Strong understanding of Australian Standards, NCC requirements, structural design, and engineering compliance.
• Ability to review and challenge complex engineering designs and provide practical recommendations.
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to prepare detailed technical reports and assessments.
• Strong verbal communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable building relationships, networking within the industry, and representing the business externally.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to understand the broader impact engineering decisions can have on project outcomes.
• Appreciation of the critical nature of independent engineering review and the significant influence it has on construction safety, compliance, programme, and risk management.

What you'll get in return

• Influence Landmark Projects
• Shape a Growing National Business
• High-Impact, High-Visibility Role
• Generous compensation in line with experience and role requirements

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or reach out with a brief overview of your experience to to arrange a confidential discussion.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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