Senior Structural Engineer – Temporary Works

u&u Recruitment Partners; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

u&u Recruitment Partners in Adelaide seeks an experienced Senior Structural Engineer specializing in temporary works. The role is full-time and permanent, with responsibilities spanning design, documentation, and site collaboration to deliver buildable solutions.

You will work with a team across multiple offices when needed, applying your expertise in formwork, shoring and sequencing under Australian standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or equivalent.
• 5 to 10 years of structural engineering experience with a focus on temporary works.
• Knowledge of Australian standards and construction safety principles.
• Proficiency with Strand7, IdeaStatica, and SpaceGass.

Responsibilities

• Designing and documenting temporary works including formwork, falsework, shoring and crane bases.
• Developing construction methodologies and sequencing plans with site teams.
• Carry out detailed structural analysis to ensure safe and buildable designs.
• Visit sites for inspections and provide hands-on engineering guidance.
• Review reports, drawings and calculations for quality and accuracy.
• Collaborate with engineers, drafters and consultants to deliver coordinated solutions.

Skills

Temporary works design

Construction sequencing

Site coordination

Communication with teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

Strand7

IdeaStatica

SpaceGass

Job description

Senior Structural Engineer – Temporary Works

u&u are partnering with a leading engineering consultancy to find an experienced Structural Engineer for their Adelaide team.

This is a permanent, full-time role suited to someone with 5 to 10 years' experience, ideally with a strong background in temporary works design, construction methodology, and sequencing.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Designing and documenting temporary works, including formwork, falsework, shoring, propping, crane bases, and access platforms;
• Developing construction methodologies and sequencing plans alongside site teams and contractors;
• Carrying out detailed structural analysis to ensure designs are safe, compliant, and buildable;
• Assessing how materials behave and perform under construction-stage conditions;
• Preparing and reviewing concept, schematic, and detailed temporary works designs;
• Visiting sites to carry out inspections, support construction teams, and provide hands-on engineering guidance;
• Working closely with engineers, drafters, and consultants to deliver coordinated solutions;
• Reviewing technical reports, drawings, and calculations for quality and accuracy;
• Connecting with colleagues across Adelaide, Melbourne, Perth, and other offices to support projects nationally; and
• Contributing to high-quality construction and temporary works documentation.

What You'll Bring:

• A Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent);
• 5 to 10 years' experience in structural engineering, with a solid focus on temporary works and construction engineering;
• Good working knowledge of Australian standards and construction safety principles;
• Confidence using structural analysis software, particularly Strand7, IdeaStatica, and SpaceGass;
• A track record of developing practical, buildable solutions under real site constraints;
• Strong communication skills, especially when coordinating with site teams and contractors; and
• A proactive, hands-on mindset when it comes to solving engineering problems.

At u&u Recruitment Partners, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability.

Should you require reasonable adjustments or have a preferred method of communication throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to make a request via @uandu.com or phone the above-mentioned u&u consultant to discuss. In response to these requests, we will collaborate closely with you to implement the appropriate adjustments.

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