Job Description
About This Role
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Principal Structural Engineer to join a well-established and highly regarded engineering consultancy based in Bunbury.
About This Role
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Principal Structural Engineer to join a well-established and highly regarded engineering consultancy based in Bunbury.
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.
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:
Structural design and documentation across residential, commercial, industrial and government projects
New structures, additions and alterations
Structural assessments, inspections and remedial works
Civil works including retaining walls, drainage and earthworks
Temporary works design and certification
Contract administration, QA and construction support
Site inspections and responding to RFIs and technical queries
Reviewing and checking structural documentation
Working closely with the drafting team to deliver high-quality documentation
Providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers
Managing smaller engineering projects, including quoting and invoicing
Liaising directly with clients, builders, architects and other stakeholders
Requirements
We are looking for an experienced structural engineer who is confident taking ownership of projects and providing technical leadership.
Ideally, you will have:
Extensive structural engineering/design experience
A relevant Civil,



Structural or Building Engineering qualification recognised by Engineers Australia
MIEAust membership
Strong knowledge of Australian Standards including AS****, AS****, AS****, AS**** and AS****
Strong hands-on structural design experience
Experience with SPACE GASS - highly desirable
Experience with Inducta SLB or similar software is advantageous
Experience across steel and reinforced concrete structures
Strong report writing and technical communication skills
Experience with structural inspections, assessments and remedial works
Previous experience mentoring or leading junior engineers
Solid client and stakeholder management skills
A valid Australian driver's licence
A White Card
Full working rights in Australia
Benefits
Genuine pathway towards future business ownership
Significant autonomy and influence
Diverse and technically interesting projects
Direct access to senior leadership
Opportunity to mentor and develop junior engineers
Professional development and CPD support
Long-term career stability
Predominantly South West-based projects
Bunbury-based office location
Competitive remuneration based on experience
About Brunel
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, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.
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.
Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Ewan: ******

📌 Principal Structural Engineer (Bunbury)
🏢 Brunel
📍 Bunbury