Senior Structural Engineer at Emergent Group · Newcastle

About Us

Advitech is the founding company of Emergent Group. Having been around for nearly 40 years, we know how to treat our people, and our clients, to achieve the best outcomes. When you join Advitech, you also collaborate and support our other technical service companies within the Group, enhancing your exposure to diverse projects, challenging your technician abilities and accelerating your career growth.

The Role - Senior Structural Engineer

We have a great opportunity for an experienced and technically savvy Structural Engineer. If you enjoy variety, responsibility, and working on projects from concept to completion, this role is for you. You’ll bring your expertise in engineering design and analysis, and site work, combined with strong technical knowledge, to deliver practical, fit-for-purpose solutions. Collaboration is key—you’ll work closely with our team and communicate clearly with clients and stakeholders to achieve outstanding results.

Responsibilities

• Performing hands-on engineering investigations, analysis and assessments
• Reviewing and signing-off designs and associated documentation prepared by other team members
• Proactively coordinating and managing project scopes of work, budgets and delivery schedules
• Managing relationships with existing clients and developing new business relationships
• Preparing cost estimates and proposals for new opportunities
• Implementing and promoting the company’s Integrated Management System (IMS) policies and procedures
• Playing an active role in the business leadership group through regular meetings, workshops, training and business development activities

To be successful in this role, you will meet the following essential criteria:

• Degree qualification in Structural Engineering, recognised by Engineers Australia
• Relevant industry experience of 7 years or more
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) qualified by EA with an eligibility to obtain RPEQ & RPEV if required
• Comprehensive knowledge and proven technical experience in structural steel and reinforced concrete design including AS4100, AS1170, AS3600 etc.
• A strong working knowledge with a range of structural design software packages such as SPACEGASS, IDEA StatiCa, Strand 7 or similar would be highly regarded
• Experience or ability to perform site investigations including structural integrity with risk rating, dilapidation surveys of reinforced concrete and steel structures.
• Ability to co-ordinate with multiple engineering disciplines and drafting team within the company on project basis
• Experience in the application of engineering design guidelines, relevant acts, regulations and standards
• Superior report writing experience
• Competent in Microsoft 365
• Highly developed interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Current drivers licence

Structural engineers meeting the following desirable criteria will be considered favourably:

• Demonstrated leadership, business development and project management skills
• Ability to control business unit costs and manage budgets
• Local, consulting experience preferred, however relevant global experience will be considered
• A valid construction white card for site visits

About the Position

Position Type: Permanent - Full Time or Part Time – you decide! Reports To: Group Leader - Civil/Structural Engineering Location: Advitech office, located in the Emergent Group Headquarters, Newcastle. Flexible work practices apply for this role. Salary: base salary plus superannuation and generous income protection insurance, access to company vehicle, wellbeing vouchers, employee referral program bonus, overtime options, professional membership training and more

The wellbeing of our people is our top priority. We recognise and reward the efforts and contributions of our staff in many ways, including:

• Engineers Australia or other relevant institution membership costs and or training covered by the company
• Flexible work and leave arrangements including additional leave to reward loyalty
• Free car park including bike rack, showers and locker facilities
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family
• Social Club activities and Happy Hour events
• Annual wellbeing vouchers for gym memberships, sporting equipment or massage therapy
• Generous employee referral program

To Apply

If you have the legal right to live and work in Australia, and want to be part of our great team, submit your resume and cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements for this role.

We are a Responsive Employer. We appreciate the time and effort it takes to prepare and submit your application, and in return we carefully consider and provide responses to each and every applicant. We don’t just contact the short-listed candidates, or leave you wondering.

If you are not suitable for this role, we will consider you as an early applicant for future roles - such as Experienced Structural Engineer or Principal Structural Engineer.

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