Senior Forensic Engineer | 100% Remote (Queensland-based)

Aptus; Brisbane; Remote; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-from-home flexibility

Car allowance

IT hardware provided

Job summary

Aptus is hiring an experienced Structural Engineer to focus on forensic investigations from a fully remote setup across Queensland and beyond. You will inspect sites, assess causation, and prepare detailed forensic reports and repair packages for a national client base.

You will perform structural calculations, mentor junior staff, and contribute to high-quality outcomes with a strong emphasis on report clarity and accuracy.

Qualifications

• High-level written and verbal English communication is non-negotiable.
• Experience in forensic structural engineering is required.
• Must hold Australian citizenship or permanent residency.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and assess damage causation and defects across residential, commercial, and small-to-medium structures.
• Prepare clear, forensic-level causation reports, scopes of work and repair designs.
• Perform structural repair calculations using SpaceGass and Structural Toolkit.
• Mentor junior engineers across the national team.

Skills

Written English

Verbal English

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor of Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

SpaceGass

Structural Toolkit

Job description

Ever wanted to trade repetitive number crunching for structural detective work?

If you're an experienced Structural Engineer looking for complete work-from-home flexibility, zero corporate micromanagement, and a role where report quality takes priority over volume, this opportunity is built for you.

We are partnering with a premier global firm looking to expand its national forensic engineering footprint across Queensland.

Remuneration & Package

Vehicle: $20,000 p.a. Car Allowance

Setup: All necessary IT hardware, tools, and PPE equipment will be delivered to your home prior to commencement

The Role: Structural Detective Work

Investigate & Assess: Conduct site inspections across residential, commercial, and small-to-medium structures to identify damage causation and design/construction defects against relevant codes.

Deliver Solutions: Prepare clear, forensic-level causation reports, scopes of work, and repair design packages.

Technical Computations: Perform structural repair calculations using tools like SpaceGass and Structural Toolkit.

Mentorship: Share your expertise by coaching and mentoring junior engineers across the national team.

About You

To be successful in this role, you must meet the following criteria:

Bachelor of Civil/Structural Engineering.

10+ years of Australian industry experience (5+ forensic engineering).

Must hold Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency.

(Note: Applicants who have not worked as a Structural Engineer in an Australian consultancy will not be considered.)

Proficiency in structural analysis software (SpaceGass, Structural Toolkit, etc.).

Exceptional Written & Verbal English Communication: High-level report writing and articulate verbal communication are non-negotiable.

Mindset & Attitude: A true structural detective mindset-curious, highly analytical, with a strong "can-do" attitude and a desire to grow your career long-term in the forensic engineering/insurance space.

Why Engineers Stay Here (Ultra-Low Turnover)

12-Month Onboarding: You won’t be thrown into the deep end. Guided 1-on-1 support from a dedicated onboarding specialist ensures you are fully set up before conducting your first inspection.

National Support & Quality Oversight: Backed by local and national Team Leads and QA specialists to review reports and provide coaching.

Strong Team Culture: Enjoy genuine autonomy with the backing of a friendly, collaborative national network that connects monthly for regional team lunches.

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• How many years' experience do you have as a structural engineer?
• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
• How many years' experience do you have as a forensic engineer?