Forensic Structural Engineer

Structerre Consulting Engineers; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Core office hours with flexibility

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development programs

Positive and nurturing culture

Recognition, mentorship from leaders

Exclusive employee discounts

Meaningful, rewarding career in a team

Job summary

Structerre Consulting Engineers in Melbourne, VIC, is seeking a Forensic Structural Engineer to deliver high-quality inspections, investigations, and technical advice for building projects. You will work closely with clients, builders, and internal stakeholders to provide practical engineering solutions and detailed reports while contributing to a high-performing team.

You will bring a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil/Structural) and eligibility for registration, with strong knowledge of NCC,

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil/Structural) or equivalent, eligible for registration as a Certified Practising Engineer.
• Strong knowledge of NCC, Australian Standards and residential construction practices.
• Experience preparing high-quality technical reports and providing practical engineering solutions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with a customer-focused approach.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, work autonomously and collaborate within a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structural inspections and investigations, providing clear technical reports and recommendations based on site observations.
• Deliver technical and forensic engineering advice to clients, colleagues and key stakeholders.
• Build strong client relationships by managing expectations and providing exceptional customer service.
• Support and mentor junior engineers through technical guidance, coaching and knowledge sharing.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering practices through professional development, research and technical leadership.

Skills

Structural engineering

Forensic engineering

Report writing

Stakeholder management

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil/Structural)

Job description

Established in 1980, Structerre Consulting has become a trusted leader in the Australian construction industry. Our expertise spans structural, civil, and geotechnical engineering, supported by integrated services including site investigations, laboratory testing, surveying, inspections, and energy assessments. With a practical, client-focused approach, we help shape projects nationwide and deliver quality outcomes with confidence.

Structerre Consulting is backed by Five Group, a national network of engineering, surveying, consulting, and professional services businesses. Through this connection, we benefit from shared expertise, strong operational support, and a collaborative network that strengthens our capability and creates opportunities for our people and clients across Australia and South-East Asia.

Location: Melbourne, VIC (with travel to sites across Victoria)

• Core office hours that offer flexibility
• Employee Assistance Program and self-care programs
• Access to a range of internal and external professional development programs
• Positive and nurturing culture
• Recognition, rewards, and mentorship from exceptional leaders
• Exclusive employee discounts
• A meaningful, rewarding career within a supportive team

Established in 1980, Structerre Consulting has become a trusted leader in the Australian construction industry. Our expertise spans structural, civil, and geotechnical engineering, supported by integrated services including site investigations, laboratory testing, surveying, inspections, and energy assessments. With a practical, client-focused approach, we help shape projects nationwide and deliver quality outcomes with confidence.

Structerre Consulting is backed by Five Group, a national network of engineering, surveying, consulting, and professional services businesses. Through this connection, we benefit from shared expertise, strong operational support, and a collaborative network that strengthens our capability and creates opportunities for our people and clients across Australia and South-East Asia.

Location: Melbourne, VIC (with travel to sites across Victoria)

Our Benefits

• Core office hours that offer flexibility
• Employee Assistance Program and self-care programs
• Access to a range of internal and external professional development programs
• Positive and nurturing culture
• Recognition, rewards, and mentorship from exceptional leaders
• Exclusive employee discounts
• A meaningful, rewarding career within a supportive team

Your Role

As a ForensicStructuralEngineer, you’ll bring your structural engineering expertise to deliver high-quality inspections, investigations and technical advice for building projects. Working closely with clients, builders and internal stakeholders, you'll provide practical engineering solutions, detailed reports and recommendations, while contributing to the development of a high-performing engineering team.
You will:

• Conduct structural inspections and investigations, providing clear technical reports and recommendations based on site observations.
• Deliver technical and forensic engineering advice to clients, colleagues and key stakeholders.
• Build strong client relationships by managing expectations and providing exceptional customer service.
• Support and mentor junior engineers through technical guidance, coaching and knowledge sharing.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering practices through professional development, research and technical leadership.

What You’ll Bring

• A Bachelor of Engineering (Civil/Structural) or equivalent, with eligibility for registration as a Certified Practising Engineer.
• Strong technical knowledge of structural engineering principles, the National Construction Code (NCC), Australian Standards and residential construction practices.
• Demonstrated experience preparing high-quality technical reports and providing practical engineering solutions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with a strong customer-focused approach.
• The ability to manage competing priorities, work autonomously and collaborate effectively within a team environment.