Principal Structural Engineer

Work Initiatives; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Work Initiatives is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to lead and grow a Structural Engineering team delivering complex mining, resources, industrial, ports and materials handling projects.

You will provide technical direction from concept through detailed design, construction support and commissioning, strengthening capability and ensuring high technical standards to drive project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified Structural Engineer.
• CPEng and/or RPEQ.
• Extensive experience within mining, resources, industrial or heavy infrastructure sectors.
• Strong leadership, technical review and client-facing skills.
• Sound understanding of Australian Standards and Safety in Design principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design, analysis and refurbishment projects for heavy industrial and materials handling infrastructure.
• Provide technical leadership from concept through to detailed design and commissioning.
• Conduct structural audits, inspections and asset integrity assessments.
• Review and approve engineering designs, ensuring compliance with Australian Standards.
• Mentor and develop engineers while promoting technical excellence.
• Manage client relationships and contribute to business growth.

Skills

Leadership

Client engagement

Technical direction

Mentoring

Safety in Design

Education

Degree-qualified Structural Engineer

Job description

Looking for an experienced Principal Structural Engineer to join our Townsville Office!

Your new company
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Principal Structural Engineer to lead and grow a Structural Engineering team delivering complex projects across the mining, resources, industrial, ports and materials handling sectors. This position combines technical leadership, team development, client engagement and project delivery responsibilities.

Your new role
Working closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams, you will provide technical direction from concept through to detailed design, construction support and commissioning. You will play a key role in strengthening engineering capability, maintaining high technical standards and driving successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead structural design, analysis and refurbishment projects for heavy industrial and materials handling infrastructure.
• Provide technical leadership from concept through to detailed design and commissioning.
• Conduct structural audits, inspections and asset integrity assessments.
• Review and approve engineering designs, ensuring compliance with Australian Standards.
• Mentor and develop engineers while promoting technical excellence.
• Manage client relationships and contribute to business growth.

What you'll need to succeed

• Degree-qualified Structural Engineer.
• CPEng and/or RPEQ.
• Extensive experience within mining, resources, industrial or heavy infrastructure sectors.
• Strong leadership, technical review and client-facing skills.
• Sound understanding of Australian Standards and Safety in Design principles.

What you'll get in return

• Lead a high-performing engineering team.
• Diverse portfolio of mining and industrial projects.
• Opportunity to influence technical direction and business growth.
• Relocation assistance available.