Temporary Works Engineer – Groundworks Specialist

Mabey Hire Pty Ltd; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regular salary review

Career growth opportunities

On-the-job coaching and technical dev

In-house technical training

External training with equipment-sup

Exposure to diverse projects

Supportive team environment

Career development within Mabey

Job summary

Mabey Hire Pty Ltd is seeking a Civil Engineer (Temporary Works) based in Yatala, Queensland, to join our engineering team. You will design, specify and support temporary works and groundworks solutions across pre-tender to project delivery, collaborating with contractors and consultants.

The role emphasises structural steel and geotechnical engineering, with opportunities to mentor junior engineers and contribute to Mabey's expanding engineering services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering or equivalent.
• An interest in structural, geotechnical, temporary works or construction engineering.
• Strong skills in structural steel analysis and design applying AS 4100.
• Experience or demonstrated capability in geotechnical design, including retaining walls, excavation support and/or sheet piling.
• Experience with temporary works design methodologies and/or temporary support systems.
• Good working knowledge of Autodesk software: AutoCAD, Revit & Inventor and engineering drafting.
• Ability to develop safe and practical installation and de-installation methodologies for temporary support equipment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with customers, contractors, consultants and internal teams.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing positively to a collaborative team environment.
• Experience or knowledge in one or more of the following would be advantageous:
• - RPEQ / CPEng with a clear pathway to completion.
• - Sheet piling and retaining wall design
• - Trench shoring and excavation support
• - Hydraulic shoring and temporary propping systems
• - Structural steel and aluminium design
• - Bailey or panel bridging systems
• - Construction methodology and site-based engineering

Responsibilities

• Provide technical engineering support to customers from pre-tender through to project completion.
• Develop safe, practical and cost-effective temporary works and groundworks solutions using Mabey's range of equipment.
• Prepare engineering calculations, designs, drawings and technical documentation.
• Specify appropriate Mabey equipment based on project requirements, engineering principles and construction methodology.
• Apply structural engineering principles to the analysis and design of temporary steel structures in accordance with AS 4100.
• Apply geotechnical engineering principles to excavation support, retaining walls, sheet piling and groundworks solutions.
• Review site conditions, drawings and geotechnical information to develop practical engineering solutions.
• Provide technical and engineering support for live projects and assist customers with installation and de-installation methodologies.
• Attend customer meetings, site visits and project discussions as required.
• Support the Sales team by providing technical input during tenders, quotations and customer presentations.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with contractors, consultants and internal stakeholders.
• Support the development of engineering knowledge and product understanding across local branches.
• Assist with training and mentoring less experienced engineers and team members.
• Contribute to the growth and promotion of Mabey Engineering Services and the broader capabilities of Mabey.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Independent worker

Geotechnical design

Temporary works design

Structural steel design

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Inventor

Job description

Mabey Hire Pty Ltd is seeking a Civil Engineer (Temporary Works) based in Yatala, Queensland, to join our engineering team. You will design, specify and support temporary works and groundworks solutions across pre-tender to project delivery, collaborating with contractors and consultants.

The role emphasises structural steel and geotechnical engineering, with opportunities to mentor junior engineers and contribute to Mabey's expanding engineering services.