Lead a multidisciplinary mechanical and structural engineering team. Combine hands-on design with technical leadership and project coordination. Deliver industrial engineering projects across Australia. This role suits an experienced structural engineer who enjoys remaining involved in design while leading and developing a team. You will coordinate mechanical and structural engineering activities, oversee design quality and work closely with project delivery and fabrication teams to develop practical, buildable solutions.
Key responsibilities
Lead, mentor and coordinate a team of mechanical and structural engineers and designers
Undertake and review structural analysis and design using SpaceGass and AutoCAD
Oversee the design of industrial steel structures, equipment supports, platforms, walkways, access systems and associated infrastructure
Coordinate mechanical and structural design interfaces, including equipment layouts, loading requirements and connections
Review engineering calculations, drawings and documentation against applicable Australian Standards and project requirements
Allocate workloads and monitor engineering progress to meet project deadlines
Assist with engineering budget management, including estimating design hours,
tracking costs and identifying scope changes
Liaise with project managers, suppliers and fabrication teams to resolve design and delivery issues
Improve design processes, with a focus on safety, constructability, quality and cost efficiency
About you
A degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or a relevant engineering discipline
A solid foundation in structural analysis and design, particularly industrial structures and structural steel
Proficiency in SpaceGass and AutoCAD
The ability to lead an engineering team, provide technical guidance and coordinate competing priorities
Knowledge of relevant Australian Standards
Commercial awareness and the ability to support engineering budgets and resource planning
Clear communication skills and a practical approach to problem-solving
Experience within a fabrication or manufacturing workplace is highly regarded but not essential
Qualified engineering registration, including RPEQ, or chartered status will also be highly regarded
About us
K.Wright Practice is recruiting on behalf of an established engineering business delivering industrial equipment and infrastructure projects across Australia.
📌 Structural Engineer Team Leader Beenleigh (Australia)
🏢 K.Wright Practice
📍 Australia
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