Senior Structural Engineer

Arup; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share

Job summary

Arup on the Gold Coast seeks a Senior Structural Engineer to lead design for small to medium buildings, assess existing structures and deliver strengthening projects. You will join a regional team and collaborate across disciplines to drive high‑quality solutions.

The role emphasizes hands‑on design, project leadership and client engagement, with opportunities to mentor others and contribute to larger regional and national initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering with Washington Accord recognition.
• RPEQ registration and at least seven years of building structures experience.
• Strong knowledge of Australian codes and practices.
• Experience leading technical design and managing small to medium projects.
• Excellent communication and client liaison skills.
• Willingness to develop others and lead a small team.

Responsibilities

• Undertake structural design of small to medium buildings.
• Lead project teams and engage with clients across Queensland and interstate.
• Support bids, price work and bid team activity.
• Provide site supervision as required.

Skills

Structural design

Project leadership

Client engagement

Contract administration

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Washington Accord)

RPEQ registration

Tools

Rhino

Grasshopper

Revit

Job description

Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

Join our growing Gold Coast team and be part of an extraordinary collective where diverse perspectives, shared ambition and collaboration drive remarkable outcomes.

Working alongside some of the industry's brightest minds, you’ll contribute to transformative projects that strengthen communities, shape more sustainable places and improve lives.

Backed by Arup's global network and the power of Total Design, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate across disciplines, tackle complex challenges and make an impact locally, nationally and internationally, all while enjoying the unique lifestyle the Gold Coast has to offer.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join our Gold Coast Building Structures team. This is an ideal opportunity for a Senior Engineer to continue their career development pathway towards leadership opportunities. This role offers a balance of hands‑on design, project leadership, client engagement and team development across small to medium‑sized buildings, existing‑building assessments and strengthening projects. You will also contribute to larger projects as part of a regional team.

In This Role, You Will

• Undertake structural design of small to medium sized buildings, including assessment and strengthening of existing buildings
• Participate in large structural engineering projects working with multi-disciplinary teams across Queensland and interstate to provide high-quality and innovative engineering solutions
• Support bid responses and price work, forming part of a bid team to identify and win new work
• Undertake Site Supervision roles as required

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

We Are Looking For a Collaborative And Commercially Aware Structural Engineer Who Can Combine Strong Technical Judgement With Effective Project And Client Leadership. You Will Bring

• A Bachelor of Engineering recognised under the Washington Accord, RPEQ registration and at least seven years of relevant building structures experience.
• Strong structural design capability, with sound knowledge of Australian codes and practices, contract administration and submission procedures.
• Experience leading technical design, managing small to medium-sized projects and taking ownership of fees, budgets, resources, commercial risks and deadlines.
• Clear communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts, work across disciplines and liaise directly with clients with minimal supervision.
• A commitment to developing others and an aspiration to lead a small team
• Skills in Rhino/Grasshopper, Revit or programming would be advantageous but are not essential.

What We Offer You

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Based in the beautiful Gold Coast, the Gold Coast team supports projects throughout Southeast Queensland and northern NSW while drawing on expertise from Arup's wider national and global network. The office underwent a fit-out in 2022 to create bright open-plan agile work areas, collaboration zones and modern breakout and social spaces reflecting our focus on collaboration, flexibility, and sustainability. Located in Bundall, the design elements are inspired by the Gold Coast's coastal and hinterland landscapes, and the office is well located to cafes, restaurants, transport hubs and stunning views of the Nerang River.

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. This drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture, from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity, LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion. We aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference.

Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup