For over 35 years, GPA Engineering has been a trusted, Australian-owned consultancy delivering engineering, procurement and construction management services across water, energy, renewables, defence, mining, and hydrogen. We develop and implement projects that drive critical infrastructure and support industries across Australia.

With offices nationwide (Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Darwin, Perth) and a reputation for technical excellence, our strength lies in our people. We bring together diverse, motivated professionals who value teamwork, integrity, safety, and sustainability. At GPA, you’ll find the scale and expertise of a leading consultancy, combined with the supportive culture of a close-knit team.

About the Role

With a strong pipeline of projects and increasing opportunities across key industries, GPA Engineering is seeking a Senior Civil/Structural Engineer to join our Adelaide team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer with approximately 7-15 years' experience who wants to work on technically challenging projects, expand their industry exposure and play a key role in delivering high-quality engineering outcomes.

As part of our growing Civil/Structural team, you'll contribute to a diverse portfolio of projects across oil & gas, mining, materials handling, water and power. Working alongside experienced engineers, designers and multidisciplinary project teams, you'll have the opportunity to tackle complex engineering challenges, develop innovative solutions and see your work make a tangible impact.

At GPA, you'll be encouraged to broaden your technical expertise, build strong client and stakeholder relationships, and take increasing ownership of project delivery.



Whether you're looking to deepen your specialist knowledge or grow into a technical leadership role, you'll find the support, variety and opportunities to help you achieve your career goals.

If you're motivated by engaging projects, collaborative teams and the chance to shape critical infrastructure across Australia, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Duties:

- Lead and undertake civil and structural design, modelling and analysis across a diverse range of projects, including steel, reinforced concrete and timber structures, foundations and supporting infrastructure.
- Undertake condition assessments of existing steel and concrete structures and develop practical recommendations for remediation, strengthening or modification where required.
- Prepare and review engineering calculations, drawings, specifications, reports and other technical documentation, ensuring designs comply with relevant Australian Standards, client requirements and engineering principles.
- Provide technical guidance and undertake design reviews, working closely with engineers, designers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver practical, fit-for-purpose solutions.
- Manage civil and structural projects and packages, including coordination of resources, budgets, schedules, technical deliverables and quality requirements.




- Work across a diverse portfolio of projects for major clients within the hydrocarbons, mining and metals, ports and materials handling, water, power, renewables and defence sectors.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients, understanding their technical and project requirements and identifying opportunities to provide further support.
- Support tenders, proposals and bidding activities, including development of scopes, methodologies, estimates and technical inputs to help secure new work.
- Support the Principal Engineers and discipline leadership in the continued development and growth of the Civil/Structural team in Adelaide.
- Mentor and support junior and intermediate engineers, providing technical guidance, design review and opportunities for professional development.
- Civil design experience, including drainage, earthworks, pavements and roadworks, would be advantageous.

We are looking for a collaborative and technically capable Senior Civil/Structural Engineer with strong problem-solving skills, sound engineering judgement and the ability to take ownership of technical delivery while supporting clients and developing other members of the team.

The successful candidate will ideally have:

- Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering from an Australian-recognised institution, or an equivalent recognised qualification.
- Experience: Approximately 7–15 years of relevant civil and structural engineering experience.
- Professional Accreditation: Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status, or the appropriate level of experience and competency to obtain Chartership.
- Industry Experience: Demonstrated experien

📌 Senior Civil/Structural Engineer (Adelaide)
🏢 GPA Engineering
📍 Adelaide