Senior Engineer, Structural

Colliers International Deutschland Holding GmbH; Darwin; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services company is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer based in Darwin. This role involves delivering quality projects in the built form and defense sectors. Key responsibilities include all design aspects of structural engineering, site inspections, and stakeholder engagement. Ideal candidates have 5-10 years of experience, strong communication skills, and eligibility for Australian Government security clearance. Join us to be part of an innovative team driving exceptional results.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of relevant industry experience in a consulting environment.
• Must be eligible for Australian Government Security Vetting Agency Baseline Clearance.
• Experience in built form and defence sector projects.
• Strong practical understanding, proactive thinking and high attention to detail.
• Eligible for Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) Baseline Clearance.
• Experience in built form and defence sectors is advantageous.
• Local Darwin and NT project experience is highly regarded.
• Bachelor of Civil Engineering is essential; CPEng or charted status preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Involve in all aspects of design in structural engineering.
• Prepare design sketches and oversee design development.
• Undertake site inspections in Department of Defence facilities.
• Practice safety in project design and delivery.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Strong communication and liaison abilities

Attention to detail

Ability to work accurately in a team

Proactive high-level thinking

Education

Bachelor of Civil Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Company Description

Colliers (NASDAQ, TSX: CIGI) is a leading diversified professional services and investment management company. With operations in 64 countries, our 17,000 enterprising professionals work collaboratively to provide expert real estate and investment advice to clients.

The Colliers Engineering and Design team specialises in civil, infrastructure, water engineering, town planning and urban design. Key services provided to developers in this service line include site assessment and due diligence, planning approvals and engineering design through to completion of construction.

Job Description

Due to our continued growth, and a rapidly growing economy in Darwin, we are seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to become an integral member of our team delivering quality projects around Australia.

Perfect for career progression.Thinking of moving to Darwin from interstate?We are open to supporting relocations.

About the Role

This is a full‑time position that requires a Senior Engineer, Structural specialising in Built Form and the Defence sector with a strong focus on professionalism, client delivery and innovation. You will be a key part of a vibrant close‑knit, innovative team.

Your key responsibilitiesinclude:

• All aspects of design in structural engineering. Involvement in projects from technical design and documentation through to completion on site.
• Preparation of design sketches and details for drafting by technical staff and oversee the design development and documentation.
• Undertake site inspections, particularly in operating Department of Defence facilities
• Practice safety in project design and delivery, supported by quality checking and verification activities.
• Building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Relevant industry experience in a consulting environment with 5-10 years’ experience.
• Strong communication and liaison abilities to engage with clients and other engineers.
• Ability to work accurately and efficiently within a busy client focused team.
• Strong practical understanding, proactive high‑level thinking and high attention to detail.
• Must be eligible for Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) Baseline Clearance.
• The ideal candidate would be applying their experience to a diverse range of structural engineering projects, with the key focus on built form and defence sectors.
• Local Darwin and Northern Territory project experience will be highly regarded
• Bachelor of Civil Engineering or equivalent is essential. CPEng or equivalent charted status preferred but not essential.

Additional Information

At Colliers, we are enterprising. What sets us apart is not what we do, but how we do it. Our people are passionate, take personal responsibility and always do what’s right for our clients, people and communities. We accelerate their success by empowering them to think and act differently to drive exceptional results.

With circa 9,000 experts in Asia Pacific, our enterprising culture and decentralised operating model allows us to act with speed in local markets, seizing opportunities to innovate and accelerate the success of our clients and our people.

Our collaborative culture sets us apart. We help experts become true specialists and provide the long‑term structure and platform to accelerate their success.

We fosteran environment in which everyone at Colliers feels respected and comfortable bringing their authentic selves to do their best work. It’s our people who set us apart and we actively recruit people who represent the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We take great pride in doing what’s right and operating in ways that benefit the business, our people, our clients, our communities, and the environment.

Experts join experts, and we welcome you to join us as we lead the industry into the future.

Please apply with your CV or call Devina Marcelyn on 0409 878 045 for more information. Please be advised that applicationswillonly be accepted directly rather than via recruitment agencies.