Senior Structural Engineer - 5+ years experience

About The Role:

This is a pivotal senior role within our Structural team, supporting the Structural Team Lead to manage projects end-to-end while driving technical excellence and mentoring the next generation of engineers. You will bring a depth of experience across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors, with the confidence to engage directly with clients and stakeholders to deliver exceptional outcomes.

You will be primarily office-based on the Sunshine Coast, with occasional site visits, inspections, and client meetings as required.

Duties will include:

Prepare structural engineering designs, detailed calculations, and technical reports across a wide-ranging project portfolio

Provide technical direction in the planning and design of complex structural projects

Develop concepts, tender, and detailed design deliverables

Support and review drafting to maintain accuracy and quality

Contribute to tender submissions and fee proposals

Utilise and maintain internal project management and reporting systems

Mentor, supervise, and develop junior and graduate engineers within the structural team

Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients, local authorities, government bodies, and commercial stakeholders





Prioritise workloads and manage competing deadlines without compromising quality or client satisfaction

Experience Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (specialising in structural engineering)

CPEng and RPEQ qualified, or actively preparing the submission toward these credentials

Membership of Engineers Australia

Minimum 5 years of experience in structural engineering within an Australian consultancy

Minimum 5 years of experience in structural engineering within an Australian consultancy

Thorough knowledge of the National Construction Code (NCC), relevant Australian Standards, and engineering legislation

Excellent written and verbal communication skills — able to present technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences

Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects simultaneously

High attention to detail and sound analytical problem-solving capability

Proficiency in structural analysis software and the Microsoft Office suite

Disclaimer: Only candidates demonstrating all the above skills & attributes will be considered, and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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📌 Senior Structural Engineer (Sunshine Coast)
🏢 Arcos Group
📍 Sunshine Coast