Structural Site Engineer

Residential Engineering; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote working flexibility

Supportive team environment

Exposure to residential projects

Ongoing training

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Residential Engineering is looking for a Structural Site Engineer to support residential construction projects across Canberra and surrounding areas. This role is predominantly field-based, with some remote work options, and involves on-site inspections, technical assessments and practical engineering advice.

You’ll work with builders and contractors, plan inspection schedules and contribute to design tasks when feasible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Experience conducting site inspections within the Australian construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of Australian Standards and on-site best practices.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel extensively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structural inspections across residential projects.
• Plan daily inspection schedules and travel across your region.
• Prepare inspection reports, photos and documentation.
• Liaise with builders, site supervisors and stakeholders on findings.
• Assist with structural design tasks when workload allows.

Job description

About Us
For more than 40 years, Residential Engineering has delivered practical engineering solutions to the residential construction industry across New South Wales. Our expertise spans structural and geotechnical engineering, inspections, surveying, and bespoke design services. With a focus on buildable, cost-effective outcomes, we combine responsive service with long-standing client relationships to help deliver successful residential projects with confidence.
Residential Engineering is backed by Five Group, a national network of engineering, surveying, consulting, and professional services businesses. Through this connection, we benefit from shared expertise, strong operational support, and a collaborative network that strengthens our capability and creates opportunities for our people and clients across Australia and South-East Asia.

Location: Canberra, ACT ORGoulburn, NSW (Field-based & remote)

Our Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Remote working flexibility with autonomy in your day-to-day role
• Supportive and close-knit team environment
• Exposure to a variety of residential construction projects
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing initiatives

Your Role

As our Structural Site Engineer, you'll play a key role supporting residential construction projects across your region through site inspections, technical assessments and engineering advice.

This is a predominantly field-based position suited to an engineer who enjoys being out on site, engaging with builders and contractors, and seeing projects firsthand. While inspections will make up majority of your workload, you'll also have opportunities to complete structural design work and technical engineering tasks during quieter periods.

You'll operate with a high degree of autonomy, planning your inspection schedule, liaising directly with site contacts and delivering practical engineering solutions that support safe and compliant construction outcomes.

What You’ll Do:

• Conduct structural inspections across residential construction projects.
• Plan and manage daily inspection schedules and travel efficiently across your region.
• Prepare and submit inspection outcomes, photographs and supporting documentation.
• Liaise with builders, site supervisors and project stakeholders regarding inspection findings.
• Provide practical engineering advice and recommendations relating to site compliance and construction outcomes.
• Assist with structural design work, including concrete, steel and timber structures, when inspection workloads permit.

What You’ll Bring

• Tertiary qualifications in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Training in Asbestos and Silica awareness would be ideal.
• Experience undertaking site inspections within the Australian construction industry.
• Working knowledge of residential construction practices and relevant Australian Standards.
• Exposure to the design of concrete, steel or timber structures.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage confidently with site personnel and clients.
• Current driver's licence and willingness to travel extensively throughout your allocated region.

At Five Group, we're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where people can thrive and succeed.

Recruitment agencies: our Talent Acquisition team recruits directly and will contact selected partners if external support is required.