Temporary Works Engineer | Melbourne (Spotswood)

You need at least 3 years of temporary works design experience for this role.

About Legend Hire

Legend Hire is a family-owned specialty rental business. We engineer, supply, install and remove temporary works for construction and utility contractors across Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne.

We take execution risk out of construction and utility projects. We get involved early, our in-house engineers find a better way, and the gear arrives on site on time. Our customer promise is simple: one call, the right solution, on site, on time, invoiced right.

The opportunity

We need a Civil or Structural engineer to be the local technical authority for our Propping & Shoring divisions.

You'll report to our National Manager – Legend Projects. You'll work closely with our Project Solutions Managers, install crews and national engineering team.

Key responsibilities

• Design propping schemes (façade retention, needling, back-propping, tramway, tilt panel, bracing) and shoring schemes (trench shoring, slide rail, aluminium shoring boxes, excavation support) using the Legend fleet

• Complete load calculations, structural analysis and member checks in SpaceGass, Structural Toolkit, SupportIT or equivalent

• Design to AS/NZS 1170, AS 4100, AS 3610, AS/NZS 1576, AS 4744.1 and WorkSafe Victoria requirements

• Produce clear, compliant drawings in AutoCAD and Bluebeam, and certify designs within your registration scope

• Deliver an engineered concept and price within 48 hours of an enquiry

• Attend site assessments and early design meetings with builders, remedial and civil contractors, consultants and asset owners

• Brief install crews, inspect and sign off works on site, and manage design variations quickly and in writing

• Design for profit by using the fleet efficiently, keeping sub-hire to a minimum and recovering engineering time on every job





• Help build Legend's design standards library and feed site insight into product development

About you

Essential:

• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil or Structural). We'll consider Mechanical if you have proven structural design experience

• At least 3 years of temporary works design experience in propping, shoring, formwork, excavation support or similar

• Registration as a Professional Engineer (Structural or Civil) in Victoria, or eligibility to register within 12 months

• Working knowledge of the Australian Standards for temporary works and structural design

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Bluebeam, plus experience with at least one structural analysis package

• A current White Card and a full Australian driver's licence

Highly regarded:

• Engineering experience with an equipment rental company, a propping or shoring contractor, or a temporary works consultancy

• Façade retention work, work near tram or rail corridors, or deep excavation projects in Melbourne

• CPEng / NER, or RPEQ for work across state borders

• Autodesk Inventor

• An existing network of Melbourne builders and civil contractors

Why Legend

• Real engineering that matters. Our in-house engineers are how we win work. Engineering is at the centre of the business, not treated as a cost

• Build Melbourne. Be the founding technical authority as Propping VIC grows and Civil Rents Melbourne launches

• Built to last. Our purpose is a profitable, enduring business for current and future generations of our people, the Legends

• Clear scorecard. Your KPIs are live in Bloom, so you always know where you stand

• Reward. Fully maintained vehicle, profit share above budget, Legend Academy training and a explicit path to grow. Top performers are paid and promoted first

• Values. Hungry for Growth, Move Fast to Get Results, WOW the Customer, We Care, Keep it Simple

How to apply

Apply via SEEK with your CV and a short cover note. In the note, tell us about a propping or shoring design you're proud of and your current registration status. All applications are treated in confidence.

📌 Temporary Works Engineer - Melbourne (Spotswood)
🏢 Legend Hire
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