Mid-Senior Forensic Engineer | 100% Remote (Sydney-based)

Aptus Personnel; Sydney; Remote; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Car allowance up to $20k

IT hardware provided

Job summary

Aptus Personnel partners with a premier national firm to hire a Mid-Senior Forensic Engineer for 100% remote work with Sydney-based operations. You will conduct site inspections, identify causation, and develop forensic reports for residential, commercial, and small-to-medium structures.

The role emphasizes high-quality reporting, mentorship of junior engineers, and proficiency with SpaceGass and Structural Toolkit. Australian Citizenship or PR is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in civil/structural engineering is required.
• Experience as a forensic engineer in Australia is essential.
• Proficiency with structural analysis software is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform site inspections across residential, commercial, and small-to-medium structures.
• Identify damage causation and construction defects against codes.
• Prepare forensic reports, scopes of work and repair designs.
• Mentor and coach junior engineers within the national team.

Skills

Structural analysis

Technical reporting

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor of Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

SpaceGass

Structural Toolkit

Job description

Mid-Senior Forensic Engineer | 100% Remote (Sydney-based)

Ever wanted to trade repetitive number crunching for structural detective work?

If you're an experienced Structural Engineer looking for complete work-from-home flexibility, zero corporate micromanagement, and a role where report quality takes priority over volume, this opportunity is built for you.

We are partnering with a premier global firm looking to expand its national forensic engineering footprint across Queensland.

Remuneration & Package

Vehicle: Up to $20k Car Allowance

Setup: All necessary IT hardware, tools, and PPE equipment will be delivered to your home prior to commencement

The Role: Structural Detective Work

Investigate & Assess: Conduct site inspections across residential, commercial, and small-to-medium structures to identify damage causation and design/construction defects against relevant codes.

Deliver Solutions: Prepare clear, forensic-level causation reports, scopes of work, and repair design packages.

Technical Computations: Perform structural repair calculations using tools like SpaceGass and Structural Toolkit.

Mentorship: Share your expertise by coaching and mentoring junior engineers across the national team.

About You

To be successful in this role, you must meet the following criteria:

Bachelor of Civil/Structural Engineering.

CPEng/NER Highly regarded

5+ years of Australian Forensic experience.

Must hold Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency.

(Note: Applicants who have not worked as a Structural Engineer in an Australian consultancy will not be considered.)

Proficiency in structural analysis software (SpaceGass, Structural Toolkit, etc.).

Exceptional Written & Verbal English Communication: High-level report writing and articulate verbal communication are non-negotiable.

Mindset & Attitude: A true structural detective mindset-curious, highly analytical, with a strong "can-do" attitude and a desire to grow your career long-term in the forensic engineering/insurance space.

Why Engineers Stay Here (Ultra-Low Turnover)

12-Month Onboarding: You won’t be thrown into the deep end. Guided 1-on-1 support from a dedicated onboarding specialist ensures you are fully set up before conducting your first inspection.

National Support & Quality Oversight: Backed by local and national Team Leads and QA specialists to review reports and provide coaching.

Strong Team Culture: Enjoy genuine autonomy with the backing of a friendly, collaborative national network that connects monthly for regional team lunches.