Senior Structural Design Engineer – Brisbane

Full Time Location : Newstead, Brisbane
Start Date: Available Now

The opportunity

Due to increasing demand for our services, we are looking for a Senior Structural Design Engineer to join our Brisbane team. Residential structures are at the heart of this role, from high-end and bespoke homes through to multi-level residential buildings, but it isn’t limited to residential.

You’ll also contribute to a broader range of projects involving commercial/industrial and civil structures, working closely with our Partners, engineers, drafters and key clients, taking technical ownership of your projects and helping to guide the work of the wider team.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver structural design and documentation with a strong focus on residential projects, from bespoke lightweight homes through to multi-level residential structures
• Contribute to the design of commercial, mixed-use, industrial and other structures
• Lead and manage projects from concept design through to construction documentation
• Design steelwork, reinforced concrete, masonry and timber framing systems to a high technical standard
• Design basements, retaining structures, piled and shallow footing systems, including solutions for difficult or constrained sites
• Undertake site inspections, respond to construction queries and resolve construction issues
• Liaise directly with clients, architects, builders and other consultants
• Develop practical and economical structural solutions
• Mentor, review and verify the work of graduate and mid-level engineers and drafters

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil/Structural) recognised by Engineers Australia
• Current RPEQ registration
• 8+ years’ structural design experience in a consultancy environment, including time leading projects
• Confident application of the relevant Australian Standards
• Proficient working knowledge of SPACE GASS, Strand7, Hyne Timber Design and Inducta Suite, and familiarity with Autodesk software
• Naturally collaborative, adaptable and a strong communicator with proven ability to lead projects and small teams independently

Residential design

• Strong residential design experience across a range of materials, including timber and structural framing, suspended concrete slabs and steel
• Experience on high-end or architecturally designed homes, translating design intent into practical, buildable structures

Multi-level / Commercial / Industrial / Civil structures

• Experience in the design of multi-level buildings, including reinforced and post-tensioned concrete, transfer structures and lateral stability systems
• Proven experience designing basements, retaining walls and piled footings, including on difficult or constrained sites

Technical knowledge and software

• Confident application of the relevant Australian Standards
• Proficient working knowledge of SPACE GASS, Strand7, Hyne Timber Design and Inducta Suite, and familiarity with Autodesk software

Working style

• Naturally collaborative, adaptable and a strong communicator
• Proven ability to lead projects and small teams independently, while working as part of a team spread across our Queensland, New South Wales and Victorian offices

Highly regarded

• Chartered status (CPEng) with Engineers Australia
• Established rapport with boutique and high-end architectural practices
• Experience in business development, fee proposals and growing client relationships

Why Westera Partners?

We offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment in our Brisbane office, where individual efforts are recognised and high performance is rewarded with competitive pay and the conditions to perform at your best. We work with some of Australia’s most award-winning architects, developers and builders, and our engineers are known for their technical expertise and genuine care for their clients.

As a senior member of our Brisbane team, you’ll have genuine ownership of your projects, the opportunity to mentor and develop our emerging engineers, and a clear pathway towards Associate and leadership roles.

While we remain focused on delivering outstanding services to our clients, we also foster a culture that values work-life balance and team wellbeing. Regular social events and team gatherings provide opportunities to connect, celebrate achievements, and continuously improve.

Join our team

We welcome applications from experienced Senior Structural Design Engineers who are ready to take on a leadership role within a reputable consultancy. To be considered, you must be able to provide evidence of the following:

• 4-year degree qualification recognised by Engineers Australia
• Current RPEQ registration
• Valid Australian Work Rights
• Valid Driver’s Licence

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