Senior Structural Engineer - Buildings

Stantec; City of Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development programs

Mentoring and career progression

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join our Brisbane Buildings team. You will lead structural design across the full lifecycle, mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with health, education, and commercial projects.

The role requires Chartered status or progress toward it, strong client relationships, and a solid consultancy background with knowledge of the Building Code of Australia. Flexible working arrangements are available in a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• Chartered status (MIEAust / CPEng) or working towards it.
• Solid post-graduate experience in building structures (consultancy background preferred).
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage client relationships.
• Collaborative mindset with ownership of projects and knowledge of Building Code of Australia.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to structural engineering design across full project lifecycle.
• Work on boutique to large, complex developments.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across health, education, sport/leisure, multi-residential, retail and commercial sectors.
• Mentor and support junior engineers as a senior technical resource.
• Engage directly with clients, consultants and contractors to deliver outstanding outcomes.
• Contribute to development of the Structural team and uphold brand culture.

Skills

Technical leadership

Communication

Client relationship management

Collaboration

Mentoring junior engineers

Education

Civil/Structural engineering degree

Chartered status (MIEAust / CPEng) or pursuing

Tools

RAM Concept

SpaceGass

ETABS

Job description

Senior Structural Engineer - Buildings - ( 260000CU )

Description

Senior Structural Engineer, Buildings

About The Role

Stantec's Buildings team is seeking an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to join our growing Brisbane office. This is a rare opportunity to work on some of Brisbane’s most iconic and landmark projects, alongside nationally significant work that shapes communities and leaves a lasting legacy. We operate across all building types, including health, education, sports and leisure, multi-residential, retail and commercial buildings. The role will enable you to thrive in a firm that boasts global expertise but with extensive local history, knowledge and presence.

Bring your technical leadership to a role with a growth focus.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and contribute to structural engineering design across the full project lifecycle
• Work on projects ranging from boutique builds to large, complex developments
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams across health, education, sports and leisure, multi-residential, retail, and commercial sectors
• Mentor and support junior engineers as a senior technical resource
• Engage directly with clients, consultants, and contractors to deliver outstanding outcomes
• Contribute to the development of the Structural team, be an ambassador to our brand and to our company culture.

About You

• Tertiary qualification in Civil/Structural Engineering
• Chartered status (MIEAust / CPEng) or working towards it
• Solid post-graduate experience in building structures (consultancy background preferred)
• Strong communication skills and the ability to manage client relationships
• A collaborative mindset with the drive to take ownership of your projects
• Thorough knowledge of the Building Code of Australia and relevant Australian Standards
• Structural software knowledge of RAM Concept, SpaceGass and ETABS (essential)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Problem solving mindset with strong interpersonal skills

Why Stantec?

• A strong pipeline of landmark and meaningful projects
• A supportive, collaborative team culture
• Genuine opportunities for career progression
• Flexible working arrangements
• A firm that invests in your professional development

What We Offer

• Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements - Including work from home opportunities, provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part time employment.
• Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave.
• Learning and Talent Development Programs - Including Global programs, online learning and on-the-job learning
• Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others
• A friendly team environment, with dedicated and enthusiastic staff committed to producing high quality service and deliverables
• Professional Memberships
• Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI)
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs
• Service Recognition Awards
• Employee Assistance Program

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites over 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport and infrastructure projects to life.

Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.

Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That's why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind.

We care about the communities we serve—because they're our communities too. We're designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.

Culture

Stantec is serious about healthy work-life balance, diversity, inclusion & equity, indigenous relations, innovation, community engagement, corporate sustainability, and social wellbeing. We have employee groups for women, LGBTQI , neurodiversity, and more! Our employees play sport, fundraise, volunteer, learn, and have fun together.

We are committed to reconciliation and to building respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We’re better together when different perspectives are welcomed and valued, and we’re committed to a workplace where everyone can belong and thrive. If you need any adjustments to participate in our recruitment process, please let us know.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans