Senior Structural Engineer

Peritas; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Peritas in Australia is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead projects from planning to completion, delivering results with engineering excellence.

You will sign off on calculations, drawings and reports, mentor junior engineers, and drive safety, quality and continuous improvement across the team. The role demands strong collaboration with clients and stakeholders, and a commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of experience in structural engineering.
• Demonstrated experience on complex commercial and industrial projects.
• Bachelor of Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
• CPEng status or working towards it.
• Member of Engineers Australia.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from planning to completion, ensuring client satisfaction and efficient delivery.
• Sign off on calculations, drawings and reports.
• Manage and monitor workloads across juniors, ensuring high-quality outputs.
• Provide technical oversight and resolve complex engineering challenges.
• Represent the company in key meetings and maintain strong external relationships.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and support team cohesion.
• Conduct peer reviews of project deliverables.
• Contribute to the development of internal standards and procedures.
• Ensure all work complies with HSEQ and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain current industry knowledge and actively engage in professional development.

Skills

6–10 years structural experience

Leadership of juniors

Education

Bachelor of Civil Engineering (or equivalent)

CPEng status or working towards it

Member of Engineers Australia

Job description

As a Senior Structural Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in delivering projects from concept

to completion, championing engineering excellence and driving continuous improvement. You'll have the opportunity to hone your skills, specialise in key areas, and leverage your strengths to elevate project outcomes. Your expertise will not only shape successful projects but also contribute to building better futures with a forward-thinking perspective.

Responsibilities:

Technical Excellence

• Lead projects from planning to completion, ensuring client satisfaction and efficient delivery.
• Sign off on calculations, drawings and reports.
• Manage and monitor workloads across juniors, ensuring high-quality outputs.
• Provide technical oversight and resolve complex engineering challenges.
• Represent the company in key meetings and maintain strong external relationships.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and support team cohesion.
• Conduct peer reviews of project deliverables.
• Contribute to the development of internal standards and procedures.
• Ensure all work complies with HSEQ and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain current industry knowledge and actively engage in professional development.

Health, Safety, Environment and Quality

• Comply with all HSEQ policies and procedures, actively participating in training and maintaining essential documentation.
• Contribute to a safe and quality-focused workplace by identifying and reporting risks and supporting corrective actions.
• Engage in emergency preparedness activities, ensuring readiness and a proactive approach to safety and incident response.

Innovation

• Contribute ideas to enhance our systems, tools, and ways of working.
• Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency and automate routine tasks.
• Embrace technology to improve collaboration, information sharing, and quality control.

Experience & Qualifications

• 6-10 years of experience in structural
• engineering, with demonstrated expertise in
• complex commercial and industrial projects.
• Bachelor of Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
• Charted Professional Engineer (CPEng) status or working towards it
• Member of Engineers Australia