Benefits and culture
At the Five Group we believe that the people we employ are what makes us the great company we are today. We offer many benefits to staff, including and not limited to:
- Full and unlimited access to Go1 Learning Platform.
- Flexible working arrangements with partial work from home available.
- Employee Assistance Program and self-care programs.
- Access to a range of internal and external professional development programs.
- Positive and nurturing culture with a full social calendar.
- Recognition, rewards and mentorship from exceptional leaders.
- Work life balance.
- Exclusive employee discounts.
- Meaningful, rewarding career in a supportive team.
We actively strive for diversity in our teams and applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation or disability.
Who are we?
Structerre Consulting Engineers has been helping its clients succeed for 40 years now. We think part of why we're a leading Australian Structural and Geotechnical engineering consultancy for the residential, commercial and industrial markets in WA, QLD, NSW and VIC is our customer service and the passion and dedication of our employees. We are constantly growing and developing ourselves to provide innovative and cost-effective solutions.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Engineer with local VIC residential experience to join our diverse Residential Section in our Mitcham office. Our Residential (dwellings) Section helps our clients with a range of design, documentation and detailing for single and double storey homes, and custom-built residences.
In this role, you will:
- Build, maintain and develop relationships with clients, liaising with them on all aspects of their design requirements.
- Work with clients to understand their requirements and provide cost effective designs and solutions within designated timeframes.
- Ensure that engineering designs adhere to Australian Standards and Structerre's design philosophy, in addition to the Company's technical procedures and standardised processes.
- Provide technical advice to staff within and outside the Section, and to external clients, as required.
- Provide leadership to, and assist in the development of, other engineers through guidance and instruction.
- Interpret architectural drawings for structural design consideration and extract relevant information.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for a client-focused individual to hit the ground running who has Australian residential engineering experience. Standout applicants must have previous experience in the Australian residential market, a 'can do' attitude and eye for detail in addition to demonstrating the following:
- A completed Civil/Structural Engineering Degree that is recognized by Engineers Australia (required).
- Professional Engineering Registration would be advantageous.
- 3-5 years’ experience.
- A strong client focus and desire to deliver practical, sustainable and effective engineering solutions.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Experience with the following is must:
- Footing design, Waffle, Raft Slabs
- Subfloor design
- Timber / steel framing design
- Retaining walls design
- Suspended concrete floor design (Residential)
- A high level of initiative and proactivity, particularly in relation to creative problem solving
- A valid Construction White Card
- A valid Drivers’ Licence
- Previous experience with signing off on jobs would be highly advantageous
If you meet the requirements above, send your resume through today without delay.
Only applicants with permanent Australian working rights will be considered for this role.