Lead Structural Engineer

Ausenco; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Ausenco in Brisbane seeks a Lead Structural Engineer to join our team. You will lead and coordinate a project team delivering structural design deliverables for industrial and mining projects, maintaining revision control and client-facing communications.

You will bring 10+ years of experience, Charter Engineer accreditation, and strong knowledge of steel structures, concrete foundations, and engineering standards. Brownfield projects and mentoring capabilities are highly valued.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of technical experience with an engineering consulting firm or large organisation.
• Accreditation as a Charter Engineer (or equivalent) or ability to obtain.
• Strong design experience in brownfield environments is highly desirable.
• Experience in client-facing project management roles, leading design teams to deliver outcomes.
• Experience designing steel structures and concrete foundations for industrial/mining projects.
• Knowledge of ISO, AS, ANSI, API design codes and related standards.
• Ability to mentor and support the development of structural engineers.

Responsibilities

• Ensure structural design deliverables meet standards, are checked and issued with revision control.
• Lead and coordinate project team activities to meet time and budget objectives.
• Generate and review technical documents and deliverables.
• Prepare specifications, design criteria, scope of work and material take-off lists.
• Prepare engineering proposals and monitor budgets, reporting discrepancies.
• Complete tasks with minimal supervision ensuring cost, quality and time objectives are met.
• Maintain active communication with Project/Engineering Managers and discuss technical activities, staffing, budgets and schedules.
• Contribute to development of the Structural Engineering Team and apply industry developments.
• Communicate effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternatives.

Skills

10+ years

Charter Engineer

Client facing

Steel structures

Concrete foundations

Engineering standards

Mentor engineers

Independent worker

Team player

Communication skills

Job description

Ausenco is a fast-growing company with big ideas. We redefine what’s possible in some of the world’s most complex projects and toughest environments. Delivering innovative, value-add consulting, project delivery, asset operations and maintenance solutions is what we do. From 21 offices in 9 countries, with projects in over 80 locations worldwide, we create sustainable outcomes for our people, clients and communities.

We are currently looking for a Lead Structural Engineerto join our team based inour Brisbane officeto support recent business success and growth.

About the role

• Ensure Structural Design Deliverables are completed according to standards, checked, approved, and issued to other disciplines and to the client with revision control documentation.
• Act in client facing role to lead and coordinate the activities of a project team to ensure time and budget objectives are achieved.
• Generate and review technical documents and deliverables.
• Prepare specifications, design criteria, scope of work and material take-off lists.
• Prepare engineering proposals and monitor budgets, staying within the assigned budget and report any discrepancies.
• Complete tasks under minimal supervision ensuring that objectives of cost, quality and time are met.
• Maintain a high level of communication with the Project Manager / Engineering Manager and regularly inform of technical activities, staffing, budgets and schedules and explain reasons for actions taken.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the Structural Engineering Team to deliver and implement best practice technical solutions by applying knowledge of industry developments and from experience.
• Communicate effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative solutions

About you

• 10+ years’ proven technical experience with an engineering consulting firm or other large organisation. Construction experience is desirable.
• Accreditation as a Charter Engineer (or equivalent) or ability to obtain
• Strong design experience in brownfield environment highly desirable
• Demonstrated experience in client facing project management roles, leading design teams to deliver project outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience in the design of steel structures and concrete foundations for industrial and mining projects.
• Enhanced knowledge of the Engineering ISO, AS, ANSI, API etc. standard design codes.
• Ability to mentor and support the development of structural engineers within the Ausenco team
• Ability to work independently, as part of a team, andas part of a multidisciplinary group.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

Why Ausenco?

We support individual growth and aim to allow you to work in a way that plays to your strengths. In addition to a competitive remuneration package, we offer:

• Career advancement - Be supported in your ongoing development with technical training, mentoring programs and frequent networking opportunities.
• Work Life Balance – Be empowered to enjoy your life outside of the office with flexible working hours, work from home arrangements and modern leave policies including paid parental leave and floating public holiday programs.
• Holistic approach to wellness – Take a proactive approach to your overall wellbeing. Access confidential services as a courtesy of Ausenco including online health and fitness programs, financial coaching, and confidential counselling services.
• Accessible leadership team – Work with highly reputable market leaders who value your contribution.

Our peopldon’tsettle for the status quo. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to help set a new standard in sustainability,we’llhelp you find your place. This means working with you to develop a unique career path and skillset to match your ambition.

We’reproud of the work we do, and we do it within a culture that is open, honest, and cooperative. We have a history of attracting visionary people who embrace challenges and deliver creative solutions for every project, and your voice is an important part of the conversation.

As a global company we embrace and encourage diversity in its fullest sense – gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, experience, nationality, colour, language, religion, location, disability, education, skills, working styles and time availability. Our work environments are based on mutual trust and respect for the rights and opportunities of every individual.