Lead Structural Engineer - BG&E Minerals (Brisbane)

BG&E Part of SYSTRA; City of Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible / Hybrid working arrangements

Competitive remuneration

Purchased leave scheme

Health and wellbeing support (EAP)

Job summary

BG&E Minerals Pty Ltd is seeking a Lead Structural Engineer to establish and grow the structural capability for mining projects in Queensland. You will lead design and analysis, liaise with clients and regulators, and manage multi-disciplinary teams across site and office environments.

The role requires a BEng or higher in Civil/Structural Engineering with 10–15 years’ experience, strong knowledge of Australian standards, and a hands-on, solutions-focused mindset.

Qualifications

• BEng or higher in Civil/Structural Engineering
• 10–15 years of industry experience
• Solid understanding of Australian standards and construction safety principles
• Proven ability to produce clear, accurate documentation
• Ability to develop practical, buildable solutions under site constraints
• Strong communication and coordination with site teams and contractors
• Proactive, hands-on engineering approach
• Strong relationships with clients and stakeholders in Queensland

Responsibilities

• Develop and advise construction methodologies and sequencing plans with site teams and contractors
• Undertake detailed analysis and structural design for safety, compliance and constructability
• Assess behaviour of materials under construction-stage conditions
• Collaborate with engineers, designers and consultants to deliver coordinated solutions
• Review technical reports, drawings and design calculations for quality
• Prepare and assist with tendering and winning work
• Liaise with clients and authorities for project delivery
• Apply project management to deliverables, budgets and resources

Skills

Civil/Structural Engineering

Site coordination

Communication

Project delivery

Education

BEng or higher in Civil/Structural Engineering

Job description

BG&E Minerals is a wholly owned subsidiary of BG&E, established to service the Mining and Minerals sector across Australia and New Zealand. Leveraging BG&E's 50+ years of proven expertise in buildings, roads and rail, our vision is to build a multidisciplinary engineering and project delivery business capable of delivering projects with a capital value of up to $500 million, while upholding BG&E's long-standing reputation for technical excellence.

As part of BG&E's global network of over 750 professionals across Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, the United Kingdom, and the Middle East, we are backed by an international civil and structural engineering consultancy celebrated for innovative, award-winning designs that prioritise practicality and constructability.

At BG&E Minerals, we share the same purpose that unites all of BG&E – the belief that truly great engineering takes curiosity, bravery and trust, and is the key to creating extraordinary built environments.

The Role

The Lead Structural Engineer is a newly created position within BG&E Minerals Pty Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of the BG&E Group.

Responsibilities

The purpose of this role is to support the establishment of BG&E Minerals and its growth into the Mining and Minerals sector in Queensland by developing our structural engineering capability and assuming a range or responsibilities such as:

• Develop and advise on construction methodologies and sequencing plans in consultation with site teams and contractors
• Undertake detailed analysis and structural design to ensure safety, compliance, and constructability
• Assess the behaviour and performance of materials under construction-stage conditions
• Develop and advise on construction methodologies and sequencing plans in consultation with site teams and contractors
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and consultants to deliver coordinated solutions
• Review technical reports, drawings, and design calculations for quality and accuracy
• Prepare / Assist with the tendering and winning of work
• Liaise with clients, local authorities, and other project stakeholders as required for the delivery of projects
• Apply project management principles in carrying out assigned tasks and achieve project deliverables to the required standard and in a timely manner
• Prepare and review technical reports
• Financial awareness of projects including resourcing, billing and forecasting
• Identify and manage technical and commercial risks on behalf of BG&E and our clients
• Manage small to medium size consulting projects
• Take ownership of the final outcome on distinct projects / packages of work including management of resources and budgets, delegation of responsibilities and quality of deliverables.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines and actively participate in interdisciplinary workshops and risk assessments as required
• Ensure that all work is undertaken in accordance with the appropriate legislation, relevant standards, corporate requirements and systems
• Represent BG&E Minerals and instil confidence in our clients and external stakeholders of the value we bring

About You

You will be a key contributor within BG&E Minerals' Structural team where you’ll apply your structural engineering expertise across a range of studies and projects.

• BEng or higher in Civil/Structural Engineering
• Relevant industry experience (10-15 years)
• Solid understanding of Australian standards and construction safety principles
• Skilled in structural analysis software and able to produce clear, accurate documentation
• Proven experience in developing practical, buildable solutions under site constraints
• Strong communication and coordination skills, particularly with site teams and contractors
• A proactive, hands-on approach to solving engineering challenges
• Have positive professional relationships with key clients, partners, and stakeholders in Queensland

What We Offer

• Flexible / Hybrid working arrangements aimed at achieving real work life balance
• Competitive remuneration
• Generous leave arrangements including a purchased leave scheme
• Health and wellbeing support via confidential EAP program

Gender Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Equality is part of our DNA – We value who you are - it begins with our values and continues through our culture – and is fostered throughout our workplaces. We recognise the benefits of diversity and encourage our people to be comfortable in bringing their complete self to work.

Wellbeing and Safety

BG&E Minerals provides collaborative working environments, which support the safety and wellbeing of all employees and stakeholders. As an organisation, we strive to continually mitigate risks and improve our safety systems and performance.