Lead Structural Engineer – Mining, Minerals & Energy

Primero-Group; City Of Stirling; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; 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 Principal Structural Engineer to lead our structural team in Perth, reporting to the Discipline Manager. You will drive design across a sequence of mining, resource and heavy industrial projects, from concept through to commissioning.

The role requires 15+ years of experience, strong leadership, and deep knowledge of steel and concrete structures, with Space Gass and Strand7 proficiency. Perth head office offers modern facilities and a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Civil Engineering (IE Aust recognised).
• 15+ years structural engineering and project delivery experience in mining/mineral processing, resource, and heavy industrial sectors.
• Proven leadership of structural teams on small to large projects.
• Experience with steel and concrete structures.
• Proficiency in structural engineering software Space Gass and Strand7.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage structural engineering and design teams on projects of varying size.
• Deliver authoritative structural design solutions for mining, mineral processing, and energy projects.
• Review and approve structural calculations, reports and specifications.
• Contribute to project plans, schedules and budgets, and allocate resources.
• Mentor engineers and promote technical excellence within the team.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve integrated project outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Structural design

Code compliance

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor of Civil Engineering

Tools

Space Gass

Strand7

Job description

Primero is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to lead our structural team in Perth, reporting to the Discipline Manager. You will drive design across a sequence of mining, resource and heavy industrial projects, from concept through to commissioning.

The role requires 15+ years of experience, strong leadership, and deep knowledge of steel and concrete structures, with Space Gass and Strand7 proficiency. Perth head office offers modern facilities and a collaborative culture.