Senior Civil/Structural Engineer - ADL

GPA Engineering; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Career Growth

Diverse Project Exposure

Hybrid working

Health & Wellbeing

Family-Friendly Benefits

Community & Culture

Giving Back

Diversity & Inclusion

Job summary

GPA Engineering in Adelaide is seeking a Senior Civil/Structural Engineer to join our civil/structural team. You will lead design, modelling and analysis for diverse projects across hydrocarbons, mining, water and power, while mentoring junior engineers and delivering high-quality engineering outcomes.

The role offers opportunities to broaden technical expertise, build client relationships and progress towards leadership within a collaborative, safety-focused culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering (Australian-recognised).
• Approximately 7–15 years of civil/structural engineering experience.
• CPEng status or equivalent to obtain Chartership.
• Experience in heavy industry sectors (oil & gas, mining, ports, water, power, renewables).
• Strong communication and client engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil and structural design, modelling and analysis across steel, reinforced concrete and timber structures.
• Undertake condition assessments of existing structures and develop remediation or modification recommendations.
• Prepare and review calculations, drawings, specifications and reports ensuring compliance with Australian Standards.
• Provide technical guidance, reviews and mentorship to engineers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Manage project delivery including resources, budgets, schedules and quality.

Job description

For over 35 years, GPA Engineering has been a trusted, Australian-owned consultancy delivering engineering, procurement and construction management services across water, energy, renewables, defence, mining, and hydrogen. We develop and implement projects that drive critical infrastructure and support industries across Australia.

With offices nationwide (Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Darwin, Perth) and a reputation for technical excellence, our strength lies in our people. We bring together diverse, motivated professionals who value teamwork, integrity, safety, and sustainability. At GPA, you’ll find the scale and expertise of a leading consultancy, combined with the supportive culture of a close-knit team.

About the Role

With a strong pipeline of projects and increasing opportunities across key industries, GPA Engineering is seeking a Senior Civil/Structural Engineer to join our Adelaide team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer with approximately 7-15 years' experience who wants to work on technically challenging projects, expand their industry exposure and play a key role in delivering high-quality engineering outcomes.

As part of our growing Civil/Structural team, you'll contribute to a diverse portfolio of projects across oil & gas, mining, materials handling, water and power. Working alongside experienced engineers, designers and multidisciplinary project teams, you'll have the opportunity to tackle complex engineering challenges, develop innovative solutions and see your work make a tangible impact.

At GPA, you'll be encouraged to broaden your technical expertise, build strong client and stakeholder relationships, and take increasing ownership of project delivery. Whether you're looking to deepen your specialist knowledge or grow into a technical leadership role, you'll find the support, variety and opportunities to help you achieve your career goals.

If you're motivated by interesting projects, collaborative teams and the chance to shape critical infrastructure across Australia, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Duties:

• Lead and undertake civil and structural design, modelling and analysis across a diverse range of projects, including steel, reinforced concrete and timber structures, foundations and supporting infrastructure.
• Undertake condition assessments of existing steel and concrete structures and develop practical recommendations for remediation, strengthening or modification where required.
• Prepare and review engineering calculations, drawings, specifications, reports and other technical documentation, ensuring designs comply with relevant Australian Standards, client requirements and engineering principles.
• Provide technical guidance and undertake design reviews, working closely with engineers, designers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver practical, fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Manage civil and structural projects and packages, including coordination of resources, budgets, schedules, technical deliverables and quality requirements.
• Work across a diverse portfolio of projects for major clients within the hydrocarbons, mining and metals, ports and materials handling, water, power, renewables and defence sectors.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients, understanding their technical and project requirements and identifying opportunities to provide further support.
• Support tenders, proposals and bidding activities, including development of scopes, methodologies, estimates and technical inputs to help secure new work.
• Support the Principal Engineers and discipline leadership in the continued development and growth of the Civil/Structural team in Adelaide.
• Mentor and support junior and intermediate engineers, providing technical guidance, design review and opportunities for professional development.
• Civil design experience, including drainage, earthworks, pavements and roadworks, would be advantageous.

We are looking for a collaborative and technically capable Senior Civil/Structural Engineer with strong problem-solving skills, sound engineering judgement and the ability to take ownership of technical delivery while supporting clients and developing other members of the team.

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering from an Australian-recognised institution, or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• Experience: Approximately 7–15 years of relevant civil and structural engineering experience.
• Professional Accreditation: Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status, or the appropriate level of experience and competency to obtain Chartership.
• Industry Experience: Demonstrated experience in heavy industry sectors such as oil & gas, mining, materials handling, ports, water, power, renewables or similar industrial environments.
• Structural Design: Strong experience in the analysis and design of steel and reinforced concrete structures, foundations and associated supporting infrastructure. Experience with existing structures, brownfield modifications and condition assessments would be highly regarded.
• Civil Design: Experience or exposure to drainage, earthworks, pavements and roadworks would be advantageous.
• Engineering Software: Demonstrated experience using structural analysis and design software such as SpaceGass, Microstran, SAP2000, RAM/Limcon, Strand7 or similar packages.
• Australian Standards: Strong working knowledge of relevant Australian Standards, including AS/NZS 1170, AS 1657, AS 3600, AS 4100 and AS 5100, as applicable.
• Project Delivery: Experience managing engineering activities or design packages, including coordination of resources, deliverables, budgets, schedules and technical quality.
• Technical Leadership: Experience reviewing engineering calculations and drawings, providing technical guidance and mentoring junior and intermediate engineers. Previous experience leading engineering teams will be highly regarded.
• Client Engagement: Experience working directly with clients and project stakeholders. An established industry network and experience developing and maintaining client relationships will be highly regarded.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical matters clearly and work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.

A requirement for this role is to complete a satisfactory pre-employment medical check and Australian police clearance.

What we offer:

At GPA, we want our people to thrive both professionally and personally. We’re big enough to deliver complex, high-profile projects, yet small enough that you’ll be known, valued and supported.

• Competitive Salary & Rewards – an attractive remuneration package, including paid overtime, recognising the value of the work you put in.
• Career Growth & Development – structured career progression, company-sponsored training, mentoring and support towards professional membership and Chartership.
• Diverse Project Exposure – opportunities to work across different industries, clients and project types, building broad technical and practical experience.
• Flexibility – hybrid working options and cultural leave swap days, supporting a healthy balance between work and life.
• Health & Wellbeing – wellbeing programs, confidential EAP support and a workplace culture that looks out for its people.
• Family-Friendly Benefits – paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers, together with policies designed to support different stages of life.
• Community & Culture – opportunities to connect beyond project work through sporting and fitness groups, social events, family BBQs, quiz nights and celebrations of diverse cultural traditions.
• Giving Back – a strong commitment to the community, with GPA having donated more than $3 million directly to charitable organisations.
• Diversity & Inclusion – a workplace where different perspectives are respected and collaboration is encouraged.

At GPA, we offer a supportive working environment where people can build long-term careers. More than 80 of our team members have been with GPA for over 10 years, reflecting the opportunities, culture and stability we aim to provide.

Hear from our people and learn more about working at GPA through our Careers page (https://www.gpaeng.com.au/careers/).

GPA is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.