Senior Structural Engineer: Lead Projects & Teams

MLEI Group; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MLEI Group is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer in Adelaide to lead projects from concept to construction support, delivering safe, cost-effective outcomes while mentoring junior engineers. You will build client relationships, contribute to technical excellence, and drive innovative structural solutions within a collaborative national team.

Join a growing consultancy with opportunities for leadership development, exposure to diverse projects across commercial, industrial and infrastructure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering (minimum).
• Professional Engineer registration (NER); Chartered status or RPEQ highly regarded, or genuinely working towards.
• 6-10 years’ local structural design experience within the building sector.
• Proven track record in project delivery and client-facing roles.
• Proficiency in ETABS, SpaceGass and RAM (Revit/BIM coordination experience well regarded).
• Strong understanding of Australian Standards and NCC requirements.
• Demonstrated experience leading project teams.
• Strong understanding of lateral stability design of large buildings, including earthquake requirements and wind loading.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to develop project scope of works and proposals.

Responsibilities

• Lead project lifecycles from concept through to detailed design and construction support, ensuring outcomes are safe, cost-effective, and compliant.
• 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.

Skills

Structural design

Client relationship

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Tools

ETABS

SpaceGass

RAM

Revit

Job description

MLEI Group is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer in Adelaide to lead projects from concept to construction support, delivering safe, cost-effective outcomes while mentoring junior engineers. You will build client relationships, contribute to technical excellence, and drive innovative structural solutions within a collaborative national team.

Join a growing consultancy with opportunities for leadership development, exposure to diverse projects across commercial, industrial and infrastructure