Principal Structural Engineer

Agilitus; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Agilitus in Townsville invites an experienced Principal Structural Engineer to lead our Structural team, shaping design outcomes and guiding projects from concept to commissioning. You’ll work closely with clients and internal teams to deliver robust, efficient and innovative engineering solutions.

This role suits a high-energy leader who can raise technical standards, expand our capability, and mentor the team, while thriving in a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture that rewards initiative

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Structural Engineer, CPEng / RPEQ.
• Mining, resources or industrial project experience desirable.
• Solid understanding of Australian standards and safety principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide structural direction to the business, from concept through to detailed engineering and commissioning.
• Provide mentoring and coaching to the structural team supporting the development of our people.
• Ensure Safety in Design principles are applied in all aspects of structural engineering.
• Lead internal technical reviews and conduct independent reviews of structural design.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Project delivery

Safety in Design

Education

Structural Engineer qualification (CPEng / RPEQ)

Job description

We’re pleased to offer an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Principal Structural Engineer to lead our talented Structural team. You’ll play a pivotal role in strengthening our technical capability and driving the successful delivery of diverse and challenging projects. Working closely with clients and internal teams, you’ll provide decisive leadership, shape design outcomes and guide your team to deliver robust, efficient and innovative engineering solutions.

This role is perfect for a high energy Principal Structural Engineer who thrives on leading people, lifting technical standards and driving project success. You’ll be a driving force behind expanding our structural capability and shaping the future direction of the discipline.

Responsibilities

• Provide structural technical direction to the business, from project concept through to detailed engineering and commissioning
• Provide mentoring and coaching to the structural team supporting the developing our people
• Ensure Safety in Design principles are applied in all aspects of structural engineering
• Lead internal technical reviews and conduct independent reviews of structural design

Here’s what you’ll need

• Tertiary qualifications in Structural Engineer, CPEng / RPEQ Qualification
• Demonstarted experience with engineering design and project experience in the mining, resources or industrial sectors (desirable)
• Solid understanding of Australian standards and construction safety principles

Why Join Us?

At Agilitus, we encompass an entrepreneurial mindset and a collaborative, supportive culture. We attract ambitious people, who are empowered and nurtured with the prospect of promotion as the business grows, with encouraged elevation into leadership roles supported by our existing leadership team – a mix of young and experienced. With no silos and a range of innovative projects, we offer a unique opportunity for like-minded people to thrive in a teamwork-inspired environment, as we work together to deliver multidisciplinary engineering solutions for clients and communities.

On a personal level, you’ll be part of an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace. We provide competitive remuneration, paid professional memberships and on-the-job mentoring and coaching with our industry-leading technical experts. We host a relaxed and enjoyable working environment that gives our employees the autonomy and growth to deliver their work.

About Us

Our vision is to be the most sought-after global multi-discipline engineering business; attracting and employing the best people with like-minded values while working on projects that make a difference to our communities.

We’re in the business of solving engineering challenges but it’s more than that; it’s the difference we make for clients, our people and community. It’s about delivering on our promises and always exploring better ways of finding solutions.

Our agility ensures we find solutions to complex problems. We design innovative, best fit solutions for challenges that many haven’t been able to solve.

We are Engineering Amplified.

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Agilitus is an advocate for Equal Employment Opportunity, and we encourage applications even if your experience doesn’t align with every requirement in the job description. You still may be the right candidate for this or other available roles.

We will not be accepting unsolicited resumes from recruiters, executive search consultants or any third-party consulting agencies for this position.

We will only be accepting applicants with current Australian working rights, at this time