Principal Structural Engineer

Hays · Cairns QLD · Full time
Posted 8d ago

Principal Structural Engineer

Hays
Cairns QLD

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Full time

~$200k(Estimated)
200000
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KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Lead and grow a Structural Engineering team delivering complex projects.
  • Provide technical direction from concept through to detailed design and commissioning.
  • Manage client relationships and contribute to business growth.

Looking for an experienced Principal Structural Engineer to join our Townsville Office!

Your new company
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Principal Structural Engineer to lead and grow a Structural Engineering team delivering complex projects across the mining, resources, industrial, ports and materials handling sectors. This position combines technical leadership, team development, client engagement and project delivery responsibilities.

Your new role
Working closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams, you will provide technical direction from concept through to detailed design, construction support and commissioning. You will play a key role in strengthening engineering capability, maintaining high technical standards and driving successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead structural design, analysis and refurbishment projects for heavy industrial and materials handling infrastructure.
  • Provide technical leadership from concept through to detailed design and commissioning.
  • Conduct structural audits, inspections and asset integrity assessments.
  • Review and approve engineering designs, ensuring compliance with Australian Standards.
  • Mentor and develop engineers while promoting technical excellence.
  • Manage client relationships and contribute to business growth.

What you'll need to succeed
Degree-qualified Structural Engineer.CPEng and/or RPEQ.Extensive experience within mining, resources, industrial or heavy infrastructure sectors.Strong leadership, technical review and client-facing skills.Sound understanding of Australian Standards and Safety in Design principles.What you'll get in return
Lead a high-performing engineering team.Diverse portfolio of mining and industrial projects.Opportunity to influence technical direction and business growth.Relocation assistance available.What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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Skills

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Asset integrity assessmentsAustralian standardsClient engagementMentoring engineersProject managementRefurbishment projectsSafety in design principlesStructural analysisStructural auditsStructural designTeam leadershipTechnical review

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CpengRpeq

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Relocation assistance available