Senior Structural Engineer

Talent Web Recruitment; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Supportive culture with mentoring

Exposure to nationwide projects

Stable team with social activities

Job summary

Talent Web Recruitment is partnering with a boutique, multi-disciplinary consultancy in Australia to hire a structural engineer with 5–8 years' experience. The successful candidate will run projects from start to finish, mentoring juniors and leading design for luxury residential, commercial and industrial work.

You will be RPEQ-registered or close to it, and will liaise with clients and contractors to deliver practical, safe, and innovative solutions, while growing with the team across the

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of structural engineering experience.
• RPEQ registration or near completion with plan to sign off.
• Ability to manage projects with minimal supervision to completion.
• Strong design and analysis for luxury residential; commercial/industrial experience.
• Knowledge of Australian codes and standards; practical construction methods.
• Strong communication, collaboration and leadership potential.
• Hands-on mindset with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver projects from concept to construction.
• Manage end-to-end: client brief, design development, technical reviews, drawings, calculations, approvals, construction support.
• Sign off own work; collaborate with directors for signoffs when needed.
• Mentor junior engineers and drafters.
• Engage with clients, consultants and contractors to ensure practical, safe, and innovative solutions.
• Identify opportunities and contribute to business growth by maintaining client relationships.

Skills

RPEQ registration

Project management

Structural design

Leadership

Client communication

Mentoring

Tools

ETABS

SPACEGASS

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Join a boutique multi-disciplinary consultancy who prides themselves in delivering excellent quality in quick turnaround times.

We’re looking for a structural engineer around the 5–8-year mark who can run projects from start to finish, is RPEQ registered, and can take on leadership and mentoring responsibilities as the team grows.

This role would suit someone who is comfortable in interacting with clients and managing a range of small to medium sized residential and commercial design projects.

What you’ll do

• Lead and deliver a range of projects (residential, commercial and industrial) from concept to construction.
• Manage projects end-to-end: client brief, design development, technical reviews, coordination, drawings, calculations, approvals, and construction support.
• Sign off your own work (RPEQ-qualified); collaborate with directors for project signoffs when needed.
• Mentor junior engineers and drafters; share knowledge and raise the team’s capability.
• Engage with clients, consultants, and contractors to ensure practical, safe, and innovative solutions.
• Contribute to business growth by identifying opportunities, maintaining client relationships, and delivering quality work consistently.

What we’re looking for

• 5–8 years of structural engineering experience.
• RPEQ registration (or near completion with a clear plan and timeline to sign off).
• Proven ability to manage projects with minimal supervision and drive them to completion.
• Strong design and analysis skills for luxury residential work; commercial/industrial experience.
• Proficiency with structural software (ETABS, SPACEGASS, Revit , AutoCAD).
• Knowledge of Australian codes and standards; practical understanding of construction methods.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership potential.
• A practical, hands‑on mindset with attention to detail.

What’s on offer

• Competitive remuneration aligned to experience, with potential for growth.
• A supportive, non-corporate culture with genuine collaboration and mentoring.
• Exposure to projects nationwide
• A stable, long-tenured team with regular social activities and a positive, constructive environment.

If you are looking for a culture that values its people, a workplace that feels like home where a close-knit team of people work well together and take real pride in the work they do, then this is for you.