Senior / Lead Structural Engineer

About Us

Advitech (founding company of Emergent Group) provides high-level engineering and environmental services, advice, and management across multiple sectors. When you join Advitech, you become part of the Emergent Group family of highly specialised technical sciences companies. Emergent Group has been built on the philosophy that we are better and stronger together and that is reflected in how we value our people and offer employee benefits to support professional development and wellbeing.

The Role

Advitech is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to supervise and lead a team that is shaping the future of engineering solutions. The successful candidate will take pride in delivering innovative and sustainable designs across a diverse range of projects such as sustainable housing, the iconic telescope and agriculture. If you have experience in structural design and consulting across heavy industry, mining and materials handling, and are eager to contribute to challenging projects, we invite you to bring your expertise and creativity to our collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting the Structural Engineering team in the provision of engineering design and asset integrity services
• Ensuring services are fit for purpose and compliant with relevant codes and regulatory standards
• 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
• Supporting the development, wellbeing and resourcing of team members
• Playing an active role in the business leadership group through regular meetings, workshops, training and business development activities
• Adopting continuous learning and improvement processes in all aspects of the position

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
• Must be able to work in a team environment, participate in design discussions, and mentor junior staff
• 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
• Ability to perform hand calculations as required
• 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: Competitive salary plus superannuation and generous income protection insurance, wellbeing vouchers, referral program bonus, overtime options, professional membership training subsidised, plus monthly Group lunches.

The wellbeing of our people is our top priority. For more information on our employee value proposition, click here. Some of our benefits include:

• Strong project pipeline to ensure employment security and longevity
• Industry leading training and development programs as required
• Engineers Australia or other relevant institution membership costs covered by the company
• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• 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 including monthly lunches and Happy Hour events
• Healthy lifestyle vouchers for gym memberships 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.

We are proud to be a Veteran Employer of Choice.

Applications close 27 April 2025