Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

TENSYS ENGINEERS PTY LTD You will become part of our 10-person team in Melbourne, working closely with colleagues in our Bath, UK office. Together, our teams collaborate on innovative and architecturally demanding projects across the world, specialising in lightweight, tensile and long-span structures.

As a Senior Structural Engineer, you will be responsible for the development and delivery of complex structural engineering projects, working closely with architects, clients, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams. Benefits Exciting projects in an innovative environment that keep you challenged and let you make a real impact. Training and development opportunities to continuously build your skills and grow your career.

Team events that strengthen our close-knit community and make work enjoyable. Work on extraordinary structures, push the boundaries of engineering, and join a team shaping the future of lightweight and tensile structures. Task & responsibilities Managing complex structural engineering projects for international clients and projects Preparing structural calculations for complex steel and concrete structures Developing advanced structural concepts for complex, lightweight and architecturally demanding structures Performing FEM analyses and structural optimisation, particularly for long-span, lightweight and tensile structures, including stadium roofs Delivering all stages of the structural engineering design process, from concept through to detailed design Preparing detailed design documentation and technical specifications Ensuring quality, programme and technical standards within your area of responsibility,



while taking on project management tasks Providing technical guidance and support to team members in the development and implementation of structural solutions

Working closely with multidisciplinary project teams and coordinating with other specialist disciplines Coordinating and liaising with clients, architects, designers and contractors Qualification & experience A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a closely related discipline is required. A Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering is highly desirable, particularly with a focus on structural design, advanced structural analysis or lightweight structures. Equivalent specialised knowledge and expertise gained through relevant professional experience will be considered in place of postgraduate study.

Minimum of 5-8 years of professional experience in the structural design and analysis of lightweight, long-span and complex structures, including cable and membrane systems Demonstrated expertise in advanced structural analysis, FEM modelling, numerical structural calculations and optimisation of complex structures Proven experience in the design and delivery of long-span and/or stadium roof structures, from concept development through to detailed design Demonstrated proficiency in advanced structural analysis, computational design,



modelling and BIM workflows, using tools such as SOFiSTiK, Rhino, Grasshopper and Revit, or relevant equivalent software. Experience in project coordination, technical quality management and providing guidance to team members. An independent, structured and reliable approach to work, combined with a high level of commitment and initiative Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary and international teams A collaborative mindset and the motivation to actively contribute to the development and delivery of innovative structural solutions Fluent English; additional languages are an advantage About Company Founded in 1990, Tensys is an international specialist structural engineering consultancy with 20 employees across its offices in Melbourne (Tensys Engineers Pty Ltd), Australia, and Bath, UK.

The company specialises in lightweight, tensile and long-span structures, working on complex and architecturally demanding projects across the fields of architecture, art and aerospace. Tensys combines structural engineering, advanced analysis and computational design to develop cutting-edge solutions for extraordinary structures, including stadium roofs, long-span structures, tensile and membrane systems, and complex geometric forms. Its portfolio includes landmark projects such as National Stadium Warsaw, Olympic Stadium Berlin, Khalifa Stadium and the YAS F1 Marina Circuit, as well as a wide range of innovative structures across architecture, art and aerospace.

Work Type: Full time Salary: $100000-105200 Job Publish: 16-10-2026 Job Expire: 15-11-2026

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📌 Senior Structural Engineer (Melbourne)
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