Ever wanted to trade repetitive number crunching for structural detective work?

If you're an experienced Structural Engineer looking for complete work-from-home flexibility, zero corporate micromanagement, and a role where report quality takes priority over volume, this prospect is built for you.

We are partnering with a premier global firm looking to expand its national forensic engineering footprint across Queensland.

Remuneration & Package

- Salary: $140,000 – $150,000 + Super
- Vehicle: $20,000 p.a. Car Allowance
- Bonus: Generous performance bonus structure
- Setup: All necessary IT hardware, tools, and PPE equipment will be delivered to your home prior to commencement

The Role: Structural Detective Work Forget cookie-cutter design templates. In this role, you will investigate complex insurance claims and asset failures, using deep curiosity and technical problem-solving to figure out exactly how and why structural damage occurred.

- Investigate & Assess: Conduct site inspections across residential, commercial, and small-to-medium structures to identify damage causation and design/construction defects against relevant codes.
- Deliver Solutions: Prepare clear, forensic-level causation reports, scopes of work, and repair design packages.
- Technical Computations: Perform structural repair calculations using tools like SpaceGass and Structural Toolkit.
- Mentorship: Share your expertise by coaching and mentoring junior engineers across the national team.

About You To be successful in this role, you must meet the following criteria:

- Bachelor of Civil/Structural Engineering.




- RPEQ Registration (or immediate eligibility for interstate equivalent - CPEng/NER/RPEV).
- 10+ years of Australian industry experience (5+ forensic engineering).
- Must hold Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency. (Note: Applicants who have not worked as a Structural Engineer in an Australian consultancy will not be considered.)

- Proficiency in structural analysis software (SpaceGass, Structural Toolkit, etc.).
- Exceptional Written & Verbal English Communication: High-level report writing and articulate verbal communication are non-negotiable.

- Mindset & Attitude: A true structural detective mindset-curious, highly analytical, with a strong "can-do" attitude and a desire to grow your career long-term in the forensic engineering/insurance space.

Why Engineers Stay Here (Ultra-Low Turnover)

- 12-Month Onboarding: You won’t be thrown into the deep end. Guided 1-on-1 support from a dedicated onboarding specialist ensures you are fully set up before conducting your first inspection.

- National Support & Quality Oversight: Backed by local and national Team Leads and QA specialists to review reports and provide coaching.
- Strong Team Culture: Enjoy genuine autonomy with the backing of a friendly, collaborative national network that connects monthly for regional team lunches.

? Interested? Not sure if this is the exact right fit? Let’s have a confidential chat and find out. Even if this isn't the perfect match, I may have another role that ticks all your boxes. .

Reach out with your CV and I'll be in touch.

Siobhan Barrett

? ••••@aptus.com.au

? 04•• ••• 689

#SCR-siobhan-barrett

📌 Senior Forensic Engineer | 100% Remote (Queensland-based) (Brisbane)
🏢 Aptus
📍 Brisbane