Senior Structural Engineer

Mott MacDonald; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Mott MacDonald in Melbourne seeks a Senior Structural Engineer to join our Buildings structures team. You will contribute to a diverse pipeline of major projects across Australia, with responsibility for detailed design, technical governance, and client engagement.

The role offers opportunities to lead, mentor, and deliver high‑quality outcomes in a collaborative, global environment. You will work with engineers, architects, and consultants to drive innovative, sustainable design solutions and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Extensive experience delivering detailed design in buildings and infrastructure.
• Strong judgement on design decisions and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver landmark building projects across sectors.
• Take accountability for structural scope, resourcing, and program outcomes.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, and consultants to drive sustainable design.
• Engage directly with clients, shaping strategies and partnerships.
• Contribute to proposals and bids, engaging with key clients.
• Provide technical governance and peer reviews across high-risk projects.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, creativity, and purpose-driven work.
• Drive technical excellence and development of the team.

Skills

Local experience

Commercial acumen

Client engagement

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

ETABS

SAP2000

Job description

Brilliant people trusted to do brilliant things

Mott MacDonald is a vibrant and forward-thinking engineering, management, and development consultancy. Working together as a global team we plan, design, deliver and maintain the transport, energy, water, buildings, and wider infrastructure that is integral to people’s daily lives. We value excellence in every dimension of our business and continuously seek opportunities to improve what we do and how we do it.

We employ brilliant people who combine their diverse skills and experiences to achieve brilliant things. Whether you want to specialise or broaden your experience, you'll be supported by global specialists eager to share their expertise. With numerous opportunities to learn and grow, the possibilities are as diverse as our people. Working as a connected global team, we deliver impactful projects that shape the future.

Your Opportunity

Due to strong growth and an exciting pipeline of projects, Mott MacDonald's Buildings structures team has exciting openings for a Senior Structural Engineer in the Melbourne office. You will be joining a diverse and passionate team with a proven track record delivering major projects across Australia. We have secured a significant pipeline of work on some of the largest projects in Australia in the Aviation, Defence, Rail & Water markets and we want you to be a part of this exciting growth. In this role you will have an opportunity to contribute to some of the groundbreaking projects.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Deliverlandmark building projectsacross sectors including arts & culture, aviation, education, transport, civic, and life sciences.
• Take accountability for structural scope, resourcing, program performance, and commercial outcomes on major commissions.
• Collaborate with a diverse team of engineers, architects, and consultants to driveinnovative, sustainable design solutions.
• Engage directly with clients, shaping project strategies and building long-term partnerships.
• Work on proposals and bids, actively engaging in the market with our key clients.
• Provide technical governance and peer review oversight across complex and high‑risk projects, ensuring consistency, quality, and compliance with relevant standards and codes.
• Contribute to a workplace culture that valuescollaboration, creativity, and purpose-driven work.
• Actively engaged in driving technical excellence and the training and development of the team.

About You

• Strong local experience in detailed design and delivery.
• Technically authoritative and commercially astute, with strong judgement in design decision‑making, risk management, and delivering value‑focused outcomes for clients.
• Trusted client advisor and market leader, confident engaging at senior stakeholder level and contributing to winning work, thought leadership, and long‑term client relationships.

This role supports key Defence sector projects; therefore, preference will be given to candidates who are Australian Citizens.

Culture & Benefits

Mott MacDonald celebrates diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive work environment that values work-life balance, diversity, inclusion, and equity. We welcome diverse applicants, including First Nations People, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people of all genders, neurodiversity, cultural backgrounds, age groups, and those with intersectional identities.

Our benefits package is designed to enhance your experience:

• A flexible and agile work atmosphere that caters to your professional journey and life's special moments
• A competitive salary complemented by Discretionary Group and Personal Performance Bonuses for eligible employees
• Comprehensive coverage including life and salary continuance insurance, providing peace of mind during uncertain times
• Opportunities to enhance your work-life balance through the option to purchase extra annual leave
• Employee resource groups including the Inclusive Network for Women, Corporate Social Responsibility and more

Employee Ownership

• Our employee ownership model means no external investors, just us, creating a culture of shared success.
• Our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, giving them a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses.
• As your career grows, so does your stake, recognising your long‑term impact and contribution.
• Your voice matters, with the opportunity to connect directly with senior leadership through formal channels to help shape our future.
• As a senior role, you will have a direct pathway towards ownership from day 1

You’ve got this!

We endorse a diverse and inclusive workplace, and look to provide suitable opportunities for employees including the opportunity for part time and job shared roles where possible.