Senior Structural Engineer — Lead Projects & Mentorship

MLEI Group; Gold Coast City; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

MLEI Group on the Gold Coast is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead projects from concept through to detailed design and construction support. You will build strong client relationships and guide junior engineers within a collaborative, technically strong team.

You will drive technical excellence, contribute to innovation, and support business development with fee proposals and a growing project pipeline across Australia.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• 8+ years’ local structural design experience within the building sector.
• Professional Engineering registration / Chartered status highly desirable.
• Proficiency in design and analysis software including Inducta Suite (RCB, SLB, PTD), ETABS, RAPT, SpaceGass, RAM.

Responsibilities

• Lead project lifecycles from concept through to detailed design and construction support, ensuring safe, cost-effective outcomes.
• Manage, maintain and grow trusted relationships with clients and project partners.
• Contribute to technical excellence and innovation within the team.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers.
• Drive business development, fee proposals and project pipeline growth.

Skills

Project leadership

Client relationship management

Team mentoring

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

Inducta Suite (RCB, SLB, PTD)

ETABS

RAPT

SpaceGass

RAM

Job description

MLEI Group on the Gold Coast is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead projects from concept through to detailed design and construction support. You will build strong client relationships and guide junior engineers within a collaborative, technically strong team.

You will drive technical excellence, contribute to innovation, and support business development with fee proposals and a growing project pipeline across Australia.