Lead Structural Engineer

Primero; Perth; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Flexible Working Arrangements

Health and Wellbeing Support

Benefits & Discounts

Employee Referral Rewards

Job summary

Primero is seeking a Lead Structural Engineer to join our Engineering Team in Perth, WA. You will lead design efforts for mining and mineral processing projects, supervise engineers, and ensure designs meet standards and budgets throughout the project lifecycle.

Based at our Head Office on St Georges Terrace, this role offers exposure to diverse environments, mentorship to junior staff, and a collaborative multi-disciplinary team culture emphasizing safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Civil Engineering (IEAust recognised).
• 10+ years’ structural engineering experience in mining/mineral processing.
• Proven leadership of structural engineering teams on small to medium projects.
• Experience with Space Gass and Strand7.

Responsibilities

• Deliver structural engineering design solutions for mining, mineral processing and resource sector projects.
• Lead structural engineering and design teams on small to medium sized projects.
• Undertake structural engineering design on projects.
• Ensure structural designs comply with applicable legislation, standards, client, third party, and project requirements.
• Ensure structural designs are delivered in accordance with the project budget and schedule.
• Ensure designs are fit for purpose and consider cost, constructability, operability and maintainability.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering and design teams to achieve integrated project outcomes.
• Engage with clients, vendors and stakeholders to resolve technical issues and support project execution.
• Assist with studies and tenders.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and designers.

Skills

Leadership

Project coordination

Communication

Team player

Education

Bachelor of Civil Engineering (IEAust recognised)

Tools

Space Gass

Strand7

Job description

If you’re looking for a career with a company that has a ‘Can Do’ attitude, then look no further than Primero. We’re a team of skilled and determined problem solvers, who back our projects, and each other. We’re energised by our culture, anchored by our values, and driven to deliver for our clients. Join us if you take pride in having a ‘Can Do’ attitude.

About Us

Primero, a subsidiary of NRW Holdings, is a multi-national engineering, procurement, and construction business. Since we were founded in 2011, we’ve grown and diversified, delivering projects in over ten different countries, spanning five continents, from locations in Australia and North America. Our rapid growth is testament to our ability to deliver quality project outcomes, safely and on time.

Working with us you’ll learn from some of the brightest and smartest minds in the business, while delivering important projects throughout Australia and overseas, giving you the opportunity to gain access to unique experiences across a huge range of sectors, from gold to lithium and new energy.

Find out what a career at Primero can do for you.

We are looking for a Lead Structural Engineer join our Engineering Team. Reporting to the Structural Discipline Engineering Manager you will be required to work across a continuous succession of projects as they progress through the project lifecycle from early concept development, detailed design, construction and commissioning.

This role will be based at our new Head Office on St Georges Tce, Perth. Adjacent to the train station, the City office has state of the art end of journey facilities, including secure storage for bicycles and scooters, a gym, tennis court, basketball hoop and a swimming pool available for all Primero employees.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Deliver structural engineering design solutions for mining, mineral processing and resource sector projects.
• Lead structural engineering and design teams on small to medium sized projects.
• Undertake structural engineering design on projects.
• Ensure structural designs comply with applicable legislation, standards, client, third party, and project requirements.
• Ensure structural designs are delivered in accordance with the project budget and schedule.
• Ensure designs are fit for purpose and consider all aspects including, cost, constructability, operability and maintainability.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering and design teams to achieve integrated project outcomes.
• Engage with clients, vendors and stakeholders to resolve technical issues and support project execution.
• Assist with studies and tenders.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and designers.

What You ‘Can Do’

• Bachelor of Civil Engineering (recognised by IEAust).
• 10+ years’ structural engineering experience in the design of steel and concrete structures for the mining/mineral processing sectors.
• Proven leadership of structural engineering and design teams on small to medium sized projects.
• Knowledge and practical application of design theories, principles and practices.
• Thorough knowledge and practical application of relevant industry standards and codes of practice.
• Proven experience with structural engineering software packages such as Space Gass and Strand7 is essential.
• Ability to rapidly understand and assimilate project and client specific requirements.
• Proven experience with development of technical engineering documents, drawings, schedules, and models.
• A team player with the ability to work collaboratively within multi-disciplined project teams.
• Site experience during construction is advantageous.
• Demonstrated planning and organisation skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to continued professional development.
• Strong work ethic.

What we ‘Can Do’ for you:

• Competitive Compensation
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Health and Wellbeing Support
• Benefits & Discounts
• Employee Referral Rewards

If you're looking for a career where you experience more 'Can Do', then we're the team for you.

Find out what a Primero career Can Do for you.

Primero is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages female, veteran and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.

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