Senior - Associate Structural Engineer | 6+ yrs | $120K - 160K + Super

Aptus; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Aptus in Adelaide seeks an experienced lead engineer to drive large-scale projects across commercial, residential, sports/rec and government sectors. You will mentor teams, oversee design reviews, and ensure on-time delivery with strong client focus.

Based in the CBD, the role offers interstate collaboration and a path to senior leadership. Relocation is welcome for PR or Australian citizenship; 6+ years in a Australian consultancy, CPEng, and hands-on ETABS, RAPT and RAM Concept experience are

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in an Australian consultancy.
• CPEng or equivalent professional credential is required.
• Proven ability to lead large-scale projects with commercial awareness.
• Strong knowledge of Adelaide market and local clients.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Client relationships

P&L management

Bid/tender experience

Education

Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng)

Tools

ETABS

RAPT

RAM Concept

Job description

$120K - 160K +, big projects, leadership roles

Salary

$120K - 160K + Super | Experience dependent

Culture

Family-friendly team | Desire to promote from within | Organised national group | Highly technical mentors

Career paths

Progression to AD/Director title | Shareholder options

Projects

Commercial, residential, sports&rec, industrial, education, towers, government | Local and interstate projects

Direct mentorship

Immediate support from Management, local & interstate

Environment

Ambitions national team | Highly collaborative | Organised systems | Supportive leaders

Stability

Loyal client base | Progressive BD capabilities | Support from interstate teams

Location

CBD offices

Options available in Adelaide, also recruiting in Brisbane, Sydney & Melbourne

Those willing to relocate are welcome to apply (PR/Australian Citizenship required)

Positions available

• 6+ years experience in an Australian consultancy
• $120K - $160K + Super
• CPEng required
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Adelaide market
• Commercial acumen to chase and secure projects
• Big projects experience - Concrete framing exp is a MUST
• ETABS, RAPT, RAM Concept

The Ideal candidates have

• Documentation, project management, design review skills
• Highly capable technical design and management skills
• Financial management, P&L, bid&tender experience a bonus
• Experience building&maintaining client relationships
• Excellent communication skills, a desire to learn and work as a team

Adelaide remains a buoyant, cost-effective alternative for professionals seeking a strategic move. Ditch the grueling commute for a high-performance role in the ‘20-minute city". With the surge in large-scale infrastructure and innovation projects, the SA pipeline has never been healthier.