Senior Structural Engineer (Contract 4 - 6 Months Minimum)

Powerstaff Consulting - Specialist Recruitment & Executive ...; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

YOUR NEXT COMPANY in Adelaide is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join the team for a 4-6 month contract, with potential for permanency. You will work on mid to high-rise concrete and steel frame buildings, coordinating with site and construction teams to keep projects moving.

You should bring at least 6 years of structural experience, strong knowledge of concrete and steel structures, and a collaborative approach.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years' experience in structural projects, preferably in Adelaide or Australia.
• Strong knowledge of concrete and steel frame structures.
• Ability to liaise with builders and resolve site queries.
• Collaborative approach with a view to long-term growth.
• ASAP start.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong technical knowledge of concrete

Confidence liaising with builders

Collaborative approach

Attention to detail

ASAP start

Job description

15th September, 2026

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

If you're looking to build your career with a business that does good quality projects and may lead to a permanent role,