Senior Structural Engineer

Building Talent Recruitment; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Building Talent Recruitment in Melbourne seeks a senior structural engineer to own project delivery across a range of building projects. You will lead structural design for mixed-use developments, coordinating across steel, concrete, timber and masonry elements, and act as a primary client contact within a seasoned team.

The role involves mentoring junior engineers, reviewing designs for technical excellence, and maintaining high standards across multiple projects within a well-established

Qualifications

• 4+ years' experience in structural design within a consultancy environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and manage client relationships.
• Experience across commercial, residential or industrial developments.
• Proficiency in structural analysis software such as Inducta, SpaceGass and RAPT.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
• Full Australian working rights.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct engineering projects of a complex nature to meet client requirements.
• Lead project delivery and mentor junior engineers.
• Review designs and maintain high technical standards across projects.
• Coordinate with drafters and consultants to prepare documentation.
• Liaise with builders, architects and services engineers on design issues.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Client exposure

Tools

Inducta

SpaceGass

RAPT

Job description

8d ago , from Building Talent Recruitment

The Company

This established, mid-tier engineering consultancy has a strong presence across Australia and a reputation for delivering complex building and infrastructure projects.

They have built a genuinely supportive and team-oriented environment, with a focus on long-term careers, low staff turnover and giving engineers the backing to do their best work.

The Role

Based in Melbourne, this is a senior structural role within a well-established team, offering the opportunity to take ownership of project delivery across a range of building projects.

You’ll lead structural design across mixed-use residential, commercial and industrial developments, working across steel, post-tensioned and precast concrete, masonry and timber structures.

This is a hands-on role with real scope, so you’ll act as a key point of contact for clients and consultants, manage project delivery, and collaborate with experienced engineers across the wider business. You’ll also play a key role in reviewing designs, mentoring junior engineers and helping maintain a consistently high technical standard across projects.

The Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct engineering projects of a complex nature to meet client requirements.
• Use knowledge and initiative to devise and implement new approaches to complex engineering problems
• Contributeto project planning and ensures projects are delivered within program and budget
• Liaise with drafters to enable preparation of documentation
• Liaise and coordinate with builders, architects, and services engineers on design issues

The Requirements

• 4+ years' experience in structural design within a consultancy environment
• Proven ability to lead projects and manage relationships across building projects
• Experience across commercial, residential or industrial developments
• Proficiency in structural analysis software such as Inducta, SpaceGass and RAPT (or similar)
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach
• Full Australian working rights

Additional information

• Join a respected, multidisciplinary consultancy with a strong national presence
• Work on complex projects across the residential, commercial and industrial space
• Genuine senior role with ownership, client exposure and experienced support