Principal Structural Engineer

Primero

Perth

On-site

AUD 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Flexible Working Arrangements

Health and Wellbeing Support

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Job summary

Primero in Australia seeks a Principal Structural Engineer to lead the structural engineering and design efforts across mining, minerals and heavy industrial projects. You will deliver robust, constructible solutions and drive technical excellence in collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams.

The role is based at our Perth head office, offering a path for leadership within an expanding business and exposure to large-scale national and international projects.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Civil Engineering (IE Aust recognised) required.
15+ years’ structural engineering and project delivery experience in mining/minerals, heavy industrial.
Proven leadership of engineering and design teams on projects.
Experience with Space Gass and Strand7 is essential.
Strong communication and collaboration across multi-disciplinary teams.
Site experience during construction is advantageous.
Commitment to professional development.
Excellent planning and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage structural engineering and design teams across projects.
Deliver structural design solutions for mining, resource, and energy sectors.
Provide technical guidance and robust, constructable solutions.
Ensure compliance with standards and project requirements.
Review and approve structural calculations, reports, and drawings.
Develop project plans, schedules, and resource allocations.
Mentor engineers and promote technical excellence.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve integrated outcomes.
Engage with clients and vendors to resolve technical issues.
Assist with studies and tenders.

Skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Communication

Space Gass

Strand7

Client coordination

Project delivery

Education

Bachelor of Civil Engineering

Tools

Space Gass

Strand7

Job description

If you’re looking for a career with a ‘Can Do’ attitude, then look no further than Primero. We’re a team of skilled and determined problem solvers, who back our projects, and each other. We’re energised by our culture, anchored by our values, and driven to deliver for our clients. Join us if you take pride in having a ‘Can Do’ attitude.

About Us

Primero, a subsidiary of NRW Holdings, is a multi-national engineering, procurement, and construction business. Since we were founded in 2011, we’ve grown and diversified, delivering projects in over ten different countries, spanning five continents, from locations in Australia and North America. Our rapid growth is testament to our ability to deliver quality project outcomes, safely and on time.

Working with us you’ll learn from some of the brightest and smartest minds in the business, while delivering important projects throughout Australia and overseas, giving you the opportunity to gain access to unique experiences across a huge range of sectors, from gold to lithium and new energy.

Find out what a career at Primero can do for you.

We are looking for aPrincipal Structural Engineerjoin our Engineering Team. Reporting to the Civil/Structural Discipline Manager you will be required to work across a continuous succession of projects as they progress through the project lifecyclefrom early concept development, detailed design, construction and commissioning.

This role will be based at our new Head Office on St Georges Tce, Perth. Adjacent to the train station, the City office has state of the art end of journey facilities, including secure storage for bicycles and scooters, a gym, tennis court, basketball hoop and a swimming pool available for all Primero employees.

Your Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage structural engineering and design teams on small to large projects.
Undertake and deliver structural engineering design solutions for mining/minerals processing, resource sector, and energy projects.
Deliver authoritative technical guidance and develop robust, fit-for-purpose, practical, and constructable engineering solutions for clients and key project stakeholders.
Ensure structural designs comply with applicable legislation, standards, client, third party, and project requirements.
Undertake the review, verification, and formal approval of structural calculations, technical reports, specifications, and associated design deliverables.
Contribute to the development of project plans, schedules, budgets, and discipline‑specific resource allocations.
Provide mentorship and structured development to engineers, cultivating technical excellence and sustained professional growth.
Support the advancement of continuous improvement initiatives and the refinement of engineering standards.
Ensure structural designs are delivered in accordance with the project budget and schedule.
Ensure structural designs are fit for purpose and consider all aspects including, cost, constructability, operability and maintainability.
Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering and design teams to achieve integrated project outcomes.
Engage with clients, vendors and stakeholders to resolve technical issues and support project execution.
Assist with studies and tenders.

What You ‘Can Do’

Bachelor of Civil Engineering (recognised by IEAust).
15+ years’ structural engineering and project delivery experience in the design of steel and concrete structures for the mining/minerals processing, resource, and heavy industrial sectors.
A team player with the ability to work collaboratively within the structural team, and other multi-disciplined project teams.
Proven leadership of structural engineering and design teams on small to large projects.
Proven experience in the mining/minerals processing, resource, and heavy industrial sectors.
Thorough knowledge and practical application of design theories, principles and practices.
Thorough knowledge and practical application of relevant industry standards and codes of practice.
Proven experience with structural engineering software packages such as Space Gass and Strand7 is essential.
Ability to rapidly understand and assimilate project and client specific requirements.
Proven experience with development of technical engineering documents, drawings, schedules, and models.
Site experience during construction is advantageous.
Demonstrated planning and organisation skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Commitment to continued professional development.
Strong work ethic.