Principal Structural Engineer

KBR; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer in Melbourne to lead the design and delivery of complex structural projects within Buildings and Infrastructure. You will provide technical leadership, mentor engineers, and maintain strong client relationships across diverse portfolios.

You will oversee proposals, tenders and project scopes, ensuring compliance with Australian Standards and project objectives while driving innovation and excellence in engineering delivery.

Qualifications

• Lead structural calculations, analysis and design reviews in accordance with Australian Standards.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineers and designers across project teams.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and identifying opportunities for growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of complex structural engineering projects across buildings, transport infrastructure, stations and facilities.
• Mentor engineers across career stages and serve as a trusted advisor to clients and stakeholders.
• Oversee proposals, tenders and project scopes, including resource planning, methodology development and fee estimates.
• Champion continuous improvement, innovation and best-practice engineering across the business.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Australian Standards knowledge

Structural design

Job description

locationsMelbourne, Victoria, Australiatime typeFull timeposted onPosted Todayjob requisition idR2130911Title:Principal Structural EngineerJoin us today!We are renowned for working in partnership with our clients and construction partners to deliver exceptional outcomes based on our collaborative approach and our “Team of Teams” mentality.In Australia, KBR employ over 1100 people with offices in each state. Our project delivery track record, industry profile and strong relationships have enabled us to grow significantly, and we continue to expand. This continued growth allows us to offer unrivalled opportunities to our staff in terms of career paths, career development and project exposure.Creating a superb culture is very important and a key part of our success. Genuine collaboration across the business is integral to how we work. As a company KBR have created an open, inclusive organisation where people matter, are valued, and cared about. By joining KBR you can be assured that you are joining a team that pulls in the same direction and shares common values.The OpportunityAs a Principal Structural Engineer, you will play a key leadership role within our Buildings and Infrastructure team, providing technical direction, project leadership and strategic guidance across a diverse portfolio of projects. Leveraging your extensive design expertise and industry experience, you will deliver high-quality structural engineering solutions while developing and maintaining strong client relationships.You will lead the design and delivery of complex structural engineering projects involving concrete, steel, timber, composites and other engineered materials. Structures may include buildings, transport infrastructure, stations, industrial facilities, retaining structures, drainage assets, defence facilities and similar infrastructure. You will provide technical oversight, mentor engineers across various career stages and serve as a trusted advisor to clients and project stakeholders.In addition to project delivery, you will contribute to business growth through client engagement, opportunity identification and proposal development while driving innovation, continuous improvement and engineering excellence throughout the organisation.Who are you?As a Principal Structural Engineer, you are a recognised technical leader with extensive experience delivering complex structural engineering projects. You possess exceptional problem-solving, stakeholder management and leadership skills and are comfortable leading multidisciplinary teams while maintaining the highest standards of technical quality and safety.Key Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:Lead structural calculations, analysis and design reviews in accordance with Australian Standards and project requirements.Provide technical leadership, mentoring and quality assurance support to engineers and designers across project teams.Develop and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and identifying opportunities for business growth.Lead the preparation of proposals, tenders and project scopes, including resource planning, methodology development and fee estimates.Oversee design documentation, technical reports and engineering deliverables, ensuring high-quality outcomes and compliance with project objectives.Manage technical risks and complex engineering challenges, developing innovative and practical solutions.Represent KBR in project meetings, client presentations and industry engagements.Champion continuous improvement, innovation and best-practice engineering across the business.Who are we?KBR’s Infrastructure Solutions Australia business offers a wide range of professional services to private and public sector clients delivering projects in both urban and remote environments across transport, water, environment, buildings and defence.We are committed to social and environmental sustainability and delivering projects with a digital mindset that drives innovation within our business, for our customers and stakeholders. Our continued growth allows us to offer unrivalled opportunities to our staff in terms of career paths, career development and project exposure.At KBR, we value you – here’s how.While our people are busy delivering leading science, technology, and engineering solutions, we’re committed to providing them with a supportive, trusting environment and benefits that enable them to thrive and continue doing what they do best.Benefits include:Industry leading salaries reviewed annually.Time in lieu system allowing for extra leave days and greater work life balance.Flexible work arrangements (start/finish times, WFH, Flex time).Salary packaging and novated leases.Paid professional membership fees.Life/Health insurance discounts.Employee stock purchase plans.Paid parental leave.Personal career development plans.Growth and promotion opportunities.Help shape tomorrow by applying today!Don’t miss out on this opportunity to leave your impact on our society with one of Australia’s leading infrastructure businesses. 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