Senior Structural Engineer

Airswift; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to join our Sustaining Capital Projects team in Western Australia, delivering engineering solutions for major mining operations.

You will design, review, and deliver structural solutions from concept through detailed design and project execution, while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring adherence to Australian standards and client requirements.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering is required.
• Experience on WA mining projects in an Engineering Consultancy or EPCM environment.
• Involvement in Sustaining Capital (SUSCAP) projects.
• Strong experience in structural steel and reinforced concrete design.

Responsibilities

• Deliver structural engineering design and analysis for sustaining capital mining projects.
• Prepare and review calculations, specifications, reports, and technical documentation.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers and designers.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Liaise with clients, vendors, and stakeholders to develop practical engineering solutions.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant Australian standards and client requirements.
• Contribute to project planning, scheduling, and risk management activities.
• Participate in design reviews, constructability assessments, and technical workshops.

Skills

Structural design

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring junior engineers

Education

Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Job description

Location: Perth, WA

Contract: 12-Month Contract (subject for extension)

Roster: Mon - Fri

The Role

An opportunity exists for an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to join a high-performing Sustaining Capital Projects team, delivering engineering solutions across major mining operations in Western Australia. The role will primarily support major clients' sustaining capital projects, with occasional involvement in gold sector developments and other commodity projects. Working within a multidisciplinary engineering consultancy environment, you will be responsible for the design, review, and delivery of structural engineering solutions from concept through to detailed design and project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver structural engineering design and analysis for sustaining capital mining projects.
• Prepare and review calculations, specifications, reports, and technical documentation.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers and designers.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Liaise with clients, vendors, and stakeholders to develop practical engineering solutions.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant Australian standards and client requirements.
• Contribute to project planning, scheduling, and risk management activities.
• Participate in design reviews, constructability assessments, and technical workshops.

Required Experience

• Degree qualification in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Proven experience working on WA mining projects within an Engineering Consultancy or EPCM environment.
• Previous involvement in Sustaining Capital (SUSCAP) projects.
• Strong experience across structural steel and reinforced concrete design.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver high-quality engineering outcomes.

Preferred Technical Background

Experience in the design and assessment of:

• Structural steelwork
• Reinforced concrete structures
• Conveyors, chutes, bins, and crushing & screening structures
• Transfer stations
• Pipe racks and support structures
• Heavy equipment slabs, pedestals, and foundations
• Materials handling infrastructure

About You

• Strong technical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communicator with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Capable of working independently while contributing to collaborative project teams.
• Committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

About Airswift

Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with unique project needs. With over 1000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 60 countries, Airswift's geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry.

Only candidates with the right to work in Australia will be considered (Australia Citizen, PR Holder, or Valid Australia working VISA).