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 chance
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 ****, AS ****, AS ****, AS/NZS ****, AS ****** 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
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
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 clear 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
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📌 Temporary Works Engineer - Melbourne
🏢 Legend Hire
📍 Melbourne