Principal Structural Engineer

Principal Structural Engineer

Newport Consulting Engineers is a well-established consulting firm that specialises in providing Structural Engineering design services for small and medium residential, commercial and industrial projects. We are seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to join our team full-time.

Leadership is key to success in this role to ensure the development of a one team approach to address our clients' time and quality needs. We are strongly committed to supporting our engineers’ professional development with engineers participating frequently in formal and informal further education.

What Newport Offer You:

• Career Development support
• Career pathway
• Free onsite parking
• Frequent staff events
• Weekly complimentary office fresh fruit and vegetables  
• Superior Employee Assistance Program - TELUS Health
• Annual Wellness benefit
• Family friendly culture
• Regular salary reviews
• Attractive office location overlooking Brisbane River

Duties in this role will include (but not limited to): - 

• Project lead and liaison between clients, junior engineers and draftspersons.
• Subject matter expert and mentor to engineers and draftspersons in conjunction with the General Manager.
• Structural engineering design of reinforced concrete, structural steelwork, timber and masonry. 
• Preparation of detailed engineering documentation for compliance with relevant Australian Standards, NCC and Local Authority Requirements.
• Review and certification of drawings prepared by engineering and drafting staff for accuracy, design compliance and intent.
• Undertaking site inspections to ensure construction is in accordance with approved documentation and standards.
• Preparation of fee proposals for new projects.
• Financial responsibility for the delivery of assigned projects. 
• Development and maintaining professional relationships, integrity and accountability with all staff, service providers and stakeholders.

To succeed in this role, you will have: - 

• At least 10 years Structural Engineering experience.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications.
• RPEQ status.
• A desire to and ability to coach and mentor engineers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and commitment to assisting team members to deliver time sensitive jobs with a quality result under pressure.
• Ability to  provide direction and advice as part of a team. 
• Excellent knowledge of structural design principles.