Role & company details: 
We are seeking a senior structural engineer with a passion for steel and concrete design and exposure to local heavy / light industrial , commercial and residential building projects. Ideally you will have extensive design experience including the detail design of complex reinforced concrete and structural steel structures and foundations. 
Our client is design consultant working closely with asset owners and other consultants within the water / waster water industries, mining / oil gas production / facilities and building manufacturing environments. As a result of business growth and the director's ambition to expand this consulting practice, we are seeking a senior engineer  with either strong team leader experience or the capacity to lead and mentor a team of junior to mid level engineers. 

Responsibilities:

• Conduct detailed structural analysis, calculations, produce designs and design documentation using relevant software and industry standards, experience with finite element analysis will be highly favourable 
• Manage mentor and develop a team of five structural engineers 
• Manage engineering projects including the supervision of drafting subcontractors
• Collaborate with architects, design team, project managers and other engineering professionals.
• Resolve a range of engineering issues and problems, compile technical reports and accompanying presentations
• Manage the verification of the design in accordance with the company quality system.
• Liaise with your team and industry experts to maintain your knowledge and understanding of trends and technology in structural engineering.
• Bring a high level of professionalism and great communication skills to carry out stakeholder interaction with clients, providing recommendations for solutions and needed actions.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify potential hazards or vulnerabilities in structures for potential impact on safety and functionality.

• Full time permanent role
• Excellent team working environment
• Opportunities for personal and professional progression
• Exposure to a variety of building sectors
• Assistance working towards career goals.
• Attractive salary packages based on professional experience.
• An opportunity to attain associate level and profit sharing 

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Tertiary Qualification in Structural Engineering
• Member of Engineers Australia and PE certified (RPEng or CPEng willl be very highly regarded) 
• 10-15 year+ local experience in a design consultant environment (must have local project experience) 
• Understanding of construction methods and their effect on design.
• Extensive experience with reinforced concrete and structural steel design (essential)
• A great sense of humour and a strong desire to foster positive office morale and committed to supporting others.