Senior Architect

Kappa Executive Search; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Up to 6 weeks annual leave

Flexible public holidays

Professional development opportunities

Global career opportunities

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join the Buildings + Places Structures team in Adelaide. You will lead the structural design and delivery across sectors such as aviation, sport, culture, and education, while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to achieve practical, sustainable outcomes.

You will review analyses, calculations, and reports, ensure adherence to Australian Standards and NCC/BCA, and provide technical guidance to junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Ideally 5+ years’ experience in structural engineering, with a strong focus on complex building structures.
• Demonstrated experience delivering structural design projects within a consulting environment.
• Proficiency in structural analysis and design software including SpaceGass, ETABS, RAPT, and Structural Toolkit.
• Seismic Structures experience.
• Experience with SAP2000, RAM, IdeaStatiCa, and Grasshopper will be viewed favourably.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the structural design and delivery of projects across a range of market sectors.
• Prepare and review structural analysis, calculations, design reports, specifications, and engineering documentation.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant Australian Standards, the National Construction Code (NCC/BCA), and client requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams to develop practical, efficient, and sustainable design outcomes.
• Manage project deliverables, timelines, budgets, and stakeholder relationships to support successful project outcomes.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and contribute to a strong culture of learning and innovation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

SpaceGass

ETABS

RAPT

Structural Toolkit

SAP2000

RAM

IdeaStatiCa

Grasshopper

Job description

Senior Structural Engineer

We are seeking a motivated and technically strong Senior Structural Engineer to join our Buildings + Places Structures team in Adelaide. In this role, you will contribute to the design and delivery of a diverse portfolio of structural engineering projects across sectors including aviation, sport, culture and entertainment, education, healthcare, and transport infrastructure.

How you'll make a difference

• Lead and coordinate the structural design and delivery of projects across a range of market sectors.
• Prepare and review structural analysis, calculations, design reports, specifications, and engineering documentation.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant Australian Standards, the National Construction Code (NCC/BCA), and client requirements.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary project teams to develop practical, efficient, and sustainable design outcomes.
• Manage project deliverables, timelines, budgets, and stakeholder relationships to support successful project outcomes.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and contribute to a strong culture of learning and innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Ideally, 5+ years’ experience in structural engineering, with a strong focus on complex building structures.
• Demonstrated experience delivering structural design projects within a consulting environment.
• Proficiency in structural analysis and design software including SpaceGass, ETABS, RAPT, and Structural Toolkit.
• Seismic Structures experience.
• Experience with SAP2000, RAM, IdeaStatiCa, and Grasshopper will be viewed favourably.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• NSQEP highly preferred, but not essential.

Given the nature of our projects, Australian Citizenship with current (or previous) defence clearance is necessary.

Additional Information

Why you’ll love working with us

• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part‑time, job‑sharing and hybrid work options.
• Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year.
• Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better.
• Continuous learning and growth – lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.

Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in‑person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

Location & Working Hours

Adelaide, Australia – Full‑time – Hybrid.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement

We’re committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging – because great ideas come from diverse perspectives. AECOM is proud to be a Fortune 500 Most Admired Company, a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, a Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025 Winner, and an AWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer.

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation and benefits programs, robust global well‑being program, and access to industry‑leading technology and thought leadership.