Senior Structural Engineer

Robert Bird Group; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Robert Bird Group is seeking Senior Structural Engineers to join its Construction Engineering team in Melbourne. You will provide specialist staged analysis, construction methodology and temporary works design for major projects, collaborating with Directors and Associates to deliver high-quality outcomes.

The role requires 7+ years of structural experience, strong knowledge of Australian codes, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of structural engineering experience.
• Experience in temporary works design is preferred.
• Strong understanding of Australian codes and standards.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Solid grounding in steel and concrete design.
• Demonstrated ability to document technical reports with minimal edits.

Responsibilities

• Detailed structural design of temporary works and impacts on permanent works.
• Client liaison with Project Directors and Associates on current and future projects.
• Active involvement in project delivery and resource management with the Project Directors.
• Deliver projects while upholding innovation, technical excellence and quality.
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to maintain quality and timeliness.

Skills

Structural design

Temporary works design

Project management

Communication skills

Australian codes & standards

Technical reporting

Team collaboration

Education

Structural engineering degree

Tools

Structural software

Job description

• Play a critical role in the built environment by uplifting lives, creating regenerative environments and advancing industries
• Work in a truly flexible environment, in a hybrid role, with an incredibly supportive team
• Environment where collaboration and innovation are encouraged

Create futures worth inheriting with Robert Bird Group (RBG) and the SJ Group

About Robert Bird Group (RBG)

Robert Bird Group, a member of the SJ Group, is a leading structural, civil and specialist global consulting engineering firm committed to delivering each client’s vision through ‘the relentless pursuit of engineering’ excellence across all projects.

We strive for ‘good to great design’ by transforming inspiring concepts into build-able designs using our innovative, collaborative, and proactive ideas.

The Role

Due to recent project wins, we are currently seeking Senior Structural Engineers to join our Construction Engineering team in Melbourne. Successful candidates will provide specialist staged analysis, construction methodology and temporary works design services to some of the biggest contractors constructing Melbourne's most significant building and major transport infrastructure projects.

Your duties will include, but will not be limited to, the following:

• Detailed structural design of temporary works and associated impacts on permanent works
• Client liaison, in conjunction with Project Directors and Associates, regarding current and future projects
• Active involvement in all your projects, including project resource management, in conjunction with the Project Directors
• Successfully deliver current and future projects, while supporting RBG's reputation for innovation, technical excellence, quality, and project delivery
• Proactively collaborating with team members, contributors, and stakeholders to maintain quality, timeliness, and co-ordination of project deliverables

About You

• Relevant Engineering qualifications – with a focus in Structural Engineering
• 7+ years’ Structural engineering industry experience
• Experience in the delivery of temporary works design is preferred but not required
• Strong understanding of Australian codes and standards
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience in the delivery of detailed engineering drawings corresponding with level of duties
• Solid grounding in steel and concrete design
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Demonstrated design experience using relevant Structural software
• Possesses project management and hands-on experience, encompassing administrative, commercial and technical aspects
• Submit technical reports of a standard requiring minimal correction; and provide final review of reports
• Able to work on own initiative and in a team environment
• Full working rights

All recruitment activities go through our internal Resourcing function and currently, this role does not require agency input. Please do not forward resumes directly to RBG employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.