Structural Engineer

IAS Recruitment; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

IAS Recruitment client seeks a Structural Engineer specialising in Temporary Works in Brisbane. You will design and deliver complex structural solutions from concept through construction, taking ownership of projects and collaborating with clients, contractors and the wider design team.

You will bring a Bachelor degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and 2–5+ years of experience in temporary works, strong knowledge of Australian Standards, and a collaborative leadership style focused on

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree required in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• 2–5+ years' experience in structural engineering with temporary works.
• Strong knowledge of temporary works design, construction methods, and stability.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor engineers and drafters.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver complex structural solutions from concept to construction.
• Own projects and provide technical expertise across design and temporary works.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, engineers and drafters to deliver outcomes.

Skills

Temporary works

Structural engineering

Leadership/mentoring

Client relationship management

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

Our client is a respected Australian-owned structural engineering consultancy delivering innovative, sustainable and high-quality solutions across major residential, commercial and industrial projects.

With a strong culture of collaboration, technical excellence and professional development, this is an excellent opportunity for a Structural Engineer with temporary works experience to take the next step in their career.

The Role

As a Structural Engineer specialising in Temporary Works, you will play a key role in the design and delivery of complex structural solutions from concept through to construction.

You will take ownership of projects, providing technical expertise across structural design, temporary works engineering and project delivery. Working closely with clients, contractors, engineers and drafters, you will have the opportunity to contribute to a diverse range of challenging projects while helping to develop the capability of the wider team.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• 2–5+ years' experience in structural engineering, with demonstrated experience in temporary works
• Strong understanding of temporary works design, construction methodologies and structural stability
• Demonstrated experience leading and mentoring engineers and drafters
• Strong knowledge of Australian Standards, the National Construction Code and Australian construction practices
• Excellent technical, communication, problem-solving and project management skills
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients, contractors and project stakeholders
• A collaborative leadership style with a genuine interest in developing others
• A commitment to delivering technically robust, practical and high-quality engineering solutions
• Flexible work arrangements and genuine work-life balance
• Supportive, innovative and sustainability-focused culture
• Clear career progression into leadership and management
• Ongoing professional development and technical training
• Opportunity to work on major residential, commercial and industrial projects
• Exposure to complex and challenging temporary works projects
• Collaborative team environment where your contribution is recognised and valued