Senior Associate Structural Engineer

Jacobs; Hinchinbrook Shire; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs Brisbane is seeking a Senior Associate Structural Engineer to lead the delivery of complex structural projects across buildings and facilities. You will mentor engineers, manage client relationships, and drive project delivery from concept through to completion.

You will shape structural solutions, oversee design reviews, and contribute to business development while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic, hybrid working environment across Australia and the region.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Significant experience delivering structural engineering solutions within buildings/infrastructure.
• Demonstrated capability in structural design, project delivery and technical leadership.
• Strong understanding of commercial project drivers, including planning, budgeting and risk management.
• Proven experience developing and managing strategic client relationships in a consulting environment.
• Demonstrated success contributing to business development, work-winning and proposals.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience mentoring and developing junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of structural engineering design, assessment, rehabilitation and consultancy services for building projects.
• Provide technical leadership including design reviews and guidance to project teams.
• Manage delivery to meet safety, time, budget and quality targets.
• Act as trusted advisor to clients, building long-term relationships and shaping solutions.
• Lead business development, identify growth opportunities and support pursuits.
• Contribute to major proposals, bids and tender submissions.

Skills

Structural design

Project leadership

Client relationships

Business development

Mentoring

Education

Civil/Structural Engineering degree

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, we're solving some of the world's most critical infrastructure challenges through innovative engineering and design solutions. As we continue to grow our Buildings and Places business across Australia, New Zealand and the wider region, we're looking for an experienced Senior Associate Structural Engineer to join our Brisbane team and help deliver complex and impactful projects across a range of sectors.

This senior position is suited to an experienced structural engineering professional who enjoys combining engineering excellence with client leadership, project delivery, business development and market growth. You'll play a key role in shaping structural solutions, strengthening strategic client relationships, mentoring emerging talent and helping drive the continued growth of our Buildings business. Working as part of a collaborative and highly skilled team, you'll lead the delivery of structural engineering projects while partnering with key public and private sector clients. You'll have the opportunity to influence project outcomes, shape growth opportunities and further develop Jacobs' reputation as a trusted advisor in the market.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of structural engineering design, assessment, rehabilitation and consultancy services across a range of building projects
• Provide technical leadership, including design reviews, assurance activities and guidance to project teams
• Manage the successful delivery of projects, ensuring outcomes are achieved safely, on time, within budget and to a high standard of quality
• Act as a trusted advisor to key clients, building long-term relationships and helping shape solutions to complex challenges
• Lead business development and work-winning activities, identifying growth opportunities, developing client relationships and supporting successful pursuits
• Prepare and contribute to major proposals, bids and tender submissions
• Work closely with project managers and business leadership to deliver successful commercial outcomes
• Support the ongoing development of Jacobs' structural capability across Australia, New Zealand and the broader region
• Mentor and develop engineers across the team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.

Here’s what you’ll need

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must have current Australian working rights. Applications will only be considered from candidates who hold unrestricted work rights in Australia, including Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents and New Zealand Citizens with the right to work in Australia.

• Degree qualification in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Significant experience delivering structural engineering solutions within the buildings and infrastructure sector
• Demonstrated capability in structural design, project delivery and technical leadership
• Strong understanding of commercial project drivers, including project planning, budgeting and risk management
• Proven experience developing and managing strategic client relationships within a consulting environment
• Demonstrated success contributing to business development, work-winning and proposal activities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience mentoring and developing junior engineering talent
• Strong problem-solving ability, coupled with a strategic and innovative mindset
• Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams and geographically diverse project environments
• A passion for client service, market growth and developing opportunities

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs here.

We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of diverse perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about ourJacobs Employee Networks here.

Our meticulously curated employee benefits support ALL employees throughout every stage of life. From paid parental leave to a lifetime financial allowance for you and your partner to access family forming Fertility & IVF treatment, adoption and surrogacy assistance along with menopause and Low T treatment.

We are steadfast in our commitment to the wellbeing of you and your loved ones with a comprehensive suite of wellbeing resources supporting you physically, emotionally and financially. This is demonstrated in our company being recognised by WGEA for 12 consecutive years as an employer of choice for gender equality along with our industry leading GOLD employer status by the Australian Workplace Equality Index.

Cultural Support

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Jacobs aims to provide cultural safety at our interviews. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are invited to nominate a cultural representative to participate on the interview panel; please let your recruiter know in your application. No matter what drives you, you'll discover a way to cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.