About the role

Ostanes Engineering is seeking an experienced, commercially minded structural engineer interested in taking a leading role in developing and managing the design side of the business. This role would initially focus on managing incoming structural design enquiries, quotations and client communication, delivering and overseeing structural designs, calculations, drawings and applicable certification, working across residential, commercial and other structural engineering projects within your competence, and developing competitive pricing strategies to improve project conversion and profitability. As the relationship develops, opportunities may include expanding into structural inspections, broader business management, business development and potentially an equity stake or buy-in arrangement.

Key responsibilities

- Managing incoming structural design enquiries, quotations and client communication

- Delivering and overseeing structural designs, calculations, drawings and applicable certification

- Working across residential, commercial and other structural engineering projects within your competence

- Developing competitive pricing strategies to improve project conversion and profitability

- Working collaboratively through established business systems, with flexibility and professional independence

About you

- Holds current RPEQ registration, preferably with strong Queensland project experience

- Has practical structural design experience and sound commercial judgement





- Demonstrates a proactive, solutions-focused, can-do attitude

- Can independently manage projects and communicate professionally with clients

- Is comfortable with flexible, project-based work and variable workloads

- Has an entrepreneurial mindset and is interested in building something for the longer term

About us

Ostanes Engineering is an established Queensland-based structural engineering consultancy delivering engineering services across Queensland and other Australian states. With an established client base, consistent project enquiries, a growing market presence and integrated business management systems, we are exploring an exciting opportunity to expand our structural design capabilities through a long-term business partnership.

An prospect to build something bigger

If you've always wanted to become your own boss, take greater control of your professional future and build something beyond a traditional engineering career, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

Already running your own engineering business? We're equally interested in exploring how combining our experience, resources, client networks and capabilities could help both businesses grow further and faster.

We're not simply looking to fill a position. We're looking for the right person to build something successful together, with genuine long-term growth potential and a possible pathway to business ownership.

📌 Structural Engineer (RPEQ) — Prospective Business Partner (Brisbane)
🏢 Ostanes Engineering
📍 Brisbane