Structural Engineer – Buildings – Senior Or Intermediate

Ghd; Wollongong City Council; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work practices

Career development

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

GHD is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join our NSW/ACT Design and Building Engineering group, with base options in Sydney, Newcastle, Canberra or Wollongong. You will lead structural design for major buildings, work with architects and other engineers, and provide strategic technical guidance to clients.

We value mentoring, ongoing professional development, and a collaborative global team culture that supports career growth and delivering high-quality, bespoke solutions.

Qualifications

• University degree in Civil and/or Structural Engineering.
• 5–15 years’ experience as a Structural Engineer in building design.
• Experience with Australian Building Codes and Standards.
• EA membership and working toward CPEng/NER is desirable.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support structural design projects for buildings, including inspections and reporting.
• Collaborate with architects, project managers and other engineers in multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide clients with technical guidance and maintain strong client relationships.
• Project management and leading project teams to ensure timely delivery.
• Mentor junior staff and pursue professional development opportunities.

Skills

5-15 yrs exp

Client engagement

Project management

Mentoring

Communication skills

Education

Civil/Structural Eng degree

Job description

Help us build the future and we’ll help you build a rewarding and purposeful career.

GHD is a global, multidisciplinary professional services network providing clients with integrated solutions across advisory, digital, engineering, architecture, environmental and construction.

Who are we looking for?

We're delivering some of the most significant building and infrastructure projects across NSW and the ACT. As our business continues to grow, we're seeking an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team of engineers, architects and designers. This is an opportunity to influence complex multidisciplinary projects, work alongside industry-leading specialists, and help create smarter, more sustainable buildings. In return, we’ll provide you with unlimited space to grow.

Based in Sydney, Newcastle, Canberra or Wollongong, you’ll bring specialist experience in Buildings Engineering at Senior or Intermediate level and join our Design and Building Engineering group for NSW/ACT.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact on building projects across NSW and ACT, while working as part of our collaborative and supportive multi-disciplinary global team.

The role offers significant potential for professional development, including mentoring junior staff and benefiting from guidance provided by our Technical Directors.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Leading and supporting structural design projects for buildings, along with inspections, assessments, and reporting.
• Working collaboratively with architects, project managers, building services and civil engineers in multidisciplinary teams delivering iconic projects.
• Providing clients with expert technical guidance and strategic advice, while developing and maintaining strong and supportive client relationships
• Project management and leading project teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Ongoing career development opportunities in a vibrant and collaborative workplace culture.

What you will bring to the team:

• A relevant university degree in Civil and/or Structural Engineering.
• Between 5 and 15 years’ industry experience as a Structural Engineer, with specific depth of experience in building design projects in a consulting environment.
• Experience utilising a broad range of skills across various types of buildings and materials.
• Membership of Engineers Australia and working towards CPEng and NER registration is highly desirable.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Australian Building Codes and Standards.
• Existing security clearance or Ability to hold a security clearance for project specific work is highly desirable.
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage confidently with clients and stakeholders.
• A passion for delivering high-quality, bespoke solutions and mentoring others.

GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.

GHD embraces a range of flexible work practices to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where our people can thrive.

We’re open to discussing full time or part time options.

We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.