Senior Structural Engineer (Contract 4 - 6 months minimum)

Powerstaff Consulting; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Powerstaff Consulting is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer for Adelaide projects, delivering mid to high-rise concrete and steel frame builds. You will work with a growing structural team, liaising with site and construction teams to keep projects moving.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years in structural projects, with strong knowledge of concrete and steel frames, and a collaborative approach to grow with the team in a busy Australian practice.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years' experience in structural projects.
• Experience with concrete and steel frame construction on mid to high-rise buildings.

Responsibilities

• Review structural drawings and designs for concrete and steel frame buildings.
• Respond to and resolve builder queries during construction.
• Coordinate with site teams on detailing and sequencing.
• Support project delivery across multiple concurrent builds.

Skills

Concrete structures

Steel frame

Site liaison

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Job description

YOUR NEXT COMPANY

Our client delivers Structural and Civil projects across Commercial, Residential and Government sectors, with a growing pipeline of mid to high-rise concrete builds in Adelaide and on the East Coast. Their values are grounded in Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Quality and Innovation. Following some recent team changes, they are now seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join their Adelaide operations for a 4 - 6month minimum contract. If you are a good fit for the team there is a chance it may transition to a permanent role.

YOUR NEXT ROLE

This is an opportunity to join a growing structural team working across mid to high-rise concrete and steel frame buildings. You'll play a key role in the delivery of complex builds, working closely with site and construction teams to keep projects moving.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing and interpreting structural drawings and designs for concrete and steel frame buildings
• Responding to and resolving builder queries throughout construction
• Coordinating with site teams on structural detailing and sequencing
• Supporting project delivery across multiple concurrent builds

ARE YOU A FIT

You'll have a minimum of 6 years' experience in structural projects, ideally gained in Adelaide, or at least within Australia with solid exposure to concrete and steel frame construction on mid to high-rise buildings.

TO THRIVE IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL BRING

• Strong technical knowledge of concrete and steel frame structures
• Confidence liaising directly with builders and resolving site queries
• A collaborative approach and desire to grow with a long-term team
• Sound problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• ASAP start