SENIOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

Work Initiatives; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 154,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Work Initiatives on the Gold Coast is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead projects, advance design delivery and mentor junior engineers. You will work on a range of building projects with client interaction and site involvement.

This role blends technical design, project leadership and hands-on site inspection, with space to grow into broader delivery leadership while remaining close to the Gold Coast community.

Qualifications

• Solid technical background in structural engineering.
• Strong experience with SpaceGass, ETABS and RAPT.
• Experience undertaking site inspections and construction-related issues.
• Leadership or mentoring experience and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Structural analysis and design across a range of building projects.
• Undertaking site inspections and resolving structural issues during construction.
• Liaising directly with builders, architects, clients and other consultants.
• Providing technical guidance and support to less experienced engineers and designers.

Skills

Structural analysis

Building design

SpaceGass

ETABS

RAPT

Site inspections

Leadership mentoring

Client liaison

Job description

SENIOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEERConvenient Gold Coast location5+ Years' Experience / Leadership Opportunity / Career ProgressionNational consultancy with very stable environment

Great salary $176-154k depending on experience Ready for the next step in your structural engineering career? You've developed a solid technical background in structural engineering, gained valuable project experience and are now looking for an opportunity to take on greater responsibility.

Perhaps you're already operating at Senior level, or you're an experienced Structural Engineer who knows you're ready to make that move. What you're looking for is an opportunity where your technical expertise is valued, your leadership skills can develop and you can become more involved in the broader delivery of projects. A well-regarded engineering consultancy on the Gold Coast is seeking an ambitious Structural Engineer who wants to take the next step in their career.

More than just structural design

This opportunity offers a combination of technical design, project involvement, site inspections and client interaction. You'll have the chance to take greater ownership of your work, contribute to engineering decisions and develop your confidence in dealing directly with clients, builders and other project stakeholders. Your responsibilities will include:Structural analysis and design across a range of building projects.

Working with engineering software including SpaceGass, ETABS and RAPT.Undertaking site inspections and resolving structural engineering issues during construction. Liaising directly with builders, architects, clients and other consultants. Providing technical guidance and support to less experienced engineers and designers.

Assisting with project coordination, design reviews and quality assurance. Taking increasing responsibility for project delivery and client relationships. This is a position where you'll be encouraged to become a more rounded Structural Engineer, rather than concentrating exclusively on calculations and design.

Develop your leadership and client skills

The consultancy is particularly interested in someone who has already demonstrated some leadership ability and is keen to build on it. You may have mentored junior engineers, coordinated project work or taken responsibility for particular aspects of structural design and delivery. Equally important is your ability to communicate effectively.

You'll be comfortable meeting people on site, discussing technical issues with builders and architects, and developing professional relationships with clients. Strong written and verbal communication skills will be essential, along with a practical approach to solving engineering problems. What we're looking for - Ideally, you'll bring:At least five years' structural engineering experience, preferably within an Australian consultancy environment.

Strong technical experience in structural analysis and building design. Working knowledge of SpaceGass, ETABS and RAPT.Experience undertaking site inspections and dealing with construction-related engineering matters. Some demonstrated leadership or mentoring experience.

The confidence to communicate with clients, architects, builders and other consultants. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Sound engineering judgement and a practical, solutions-focused approach.

A genuine desire to progress your career and take on greater responsibility. You don't necessarily need to be managing a team already. What matters is that you have the technical foundation, interpersonal skills and ambition to develop into a stronger technical and project leader.

Build your career without leaving the Gold CoastLocation and lifestyle matter. This opportunity offers the convenience of working within the Gold Coast area while continuing to develop your career in structural engineering. You won't need to compromise your professional ambitions to enjoy the benefits of living and working locally.

You'll have the opportunity to become more involved in project delivery, develop your technical and leadership capabilities and establish yourself as an important member of the engineering team. Your next move should move you forward

Note: Only Australian / New Zealand applicants with local experience are encouraged to apply.