Senior Structural Design Engineer – Lead Industrial & Commercial

Amida Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Amida Recruitment is seeking an experienced Senior Structural Design Engineer to join a Sydney team. Role focuses on industrial and commercial projects with emphasis on structural steel, RC and precast, delivering from concept through construction.

Lead design, coordinate with drafters and project teams, liaise with architects and clients, and provide technical leadership across the full lifecycle of projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar structural engineering role.
• Experience designing structural steel, reinforced concrete and precast structures.
• Strong understanding of Australian Standards and the NCC.
• Proficient in structural analysis and design software.
• Strong communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Undertake concept, tender and detailed structural design.
• Design structural steel, reinforced concrete and precast concrete elements.
• Prepare design details and documentation for drafters.
• Prepare engineering reports where required.
• Develop practical, economical and buildable design solutions.
• Review and check own designs prior to issue.
• Check and verify engineering work completed by other engineers.
• Undertake peer reviews and independent design reviews.
• Ensure compliance with relevant Australian Standards, NCC requirements, project requirements and company QA procedures.
• Deliver projects to agreed scope, programme and budget.
• Coordinate engineering activities with drafters and project teams.
• Liaise with architects, builders, fabricators and consultants.
• Attend project meetings and facilitate technical coordination.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Attend client meetings and present engineering solutions.
• Provide timely technical advice throughout project delivery.
• Undertake site inspections and structural assessments.
• Carry out steelwork and bolt inspections.
• Respond to RFIs and contractor queries.
• Review shop drawings and construction submissions.
• Assist with defect investigations and remedial design where required.

Skills

Structural design

Leadership

Project coordination

Client engagement

Australian Standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

Structural analysis software

Job description

Amida Recruitment is seeking an experienced Senior Structural Design Engineer to join a Sydney team. Role focuses on industrial and commercial projects with emphasis on structural steel, RC and precast, delivering from concept through construction.

Lead design, coordinate with drafters and project teams, liaise with architects and clients, and provide technical leadership across the full lifecycle of projects.