Job Description
About This Role
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An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Principal Structural Engineer to join a well-established and highly regarded engineering consultancy based in Bunbury.
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About This Role
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An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Principal Structural Engineer to join a well-established and highly regarded engineering consultancy based in Bunbury.
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This is more than a traditional senior engineering position. The successful Principal Structural Engineer will take a leadership role within a small, established engineering team, working closely with the Managing Director and playing a key role in the continued growth of the business.
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You will take the lead across a diverse range of structural engineering projects throughout the South West and wider WA, with responsibilities spanning design, inspections, reporting, project delivery and technical leadership. Your work will include:
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Structural design and documentation across residential, commercial, industrial and government projects
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New structures, additions and alterations
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Structural assessments, inspections and remedial works
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Civil works including retaining walls, drainage and earthworks
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Temporary works design and certification
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Contract administration, QA and construction support
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Site inspections and responding to RFIs and technical queries
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Reviewing and checking structural documentation
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Working closely with the drafting team to deliver high-quality documentation
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Providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers
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Managing smaller engineering projects, including quoting and invoicing
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Liaising directly with clients, builders, architects and other stakeholders
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Requirements
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We are looking for an experienced structural engineer who is confident taking ownership of projects and providing technical leadership. Ideally, you will have:
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Extensive structural engineering/design experience
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A relevant Civil, Structural or Building Engineering qualification recognised by Engineers Australia
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MIEAust membership
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Strong knowledge of Australian Standards including AS****, AS****, AS****, AS**** and AS****
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Strong hands-on structural design experience
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Experience with SPACE GASS - highly desirable
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Experience with Inducta SLB or similar software is advantageous
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Experience across steel and reinforced concrete structures
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Strong report writing and technical communication skills
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Experience with structural inspections, assessments and remedial works
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Previous experience mentoring or leading junior engineers
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Strong client and stakeholder management skills
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A valid Australian driver's licence
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A White Card
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Full working rights in Australia
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Benefits
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Genuine pathway towards future business ownership
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Significant autonomy and influence
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Diverse and technically interesting projects
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Direct access to senior leadership
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Opportunity to mentor and develop junior engineers
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Professional development and CPD support
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Long-term career stability
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Predominantly South West-based projects
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Bunbury-based office location
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Competitive remuneration based on experience
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About Brunel
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Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, skilled, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.
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Operating in Australasia since ****, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.
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Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.
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If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Ewan: ******

📌 Principal Structural Engineer (Bunbury)
🏢 Brunel
📍 Bunbury