Senior to Principal Structural Engineer

With approximately 50,500 talented people globally and 5,400 talented people based in more than 50 offices in Australia and New Zealand, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come. Our purpose is simple; we exist to future proof our cities and our environment.

Due to the ongoing success of our Australian operations, our Transport Bridges and Structures team have a need for a Senior to Principal Structural Engineer to join our Adelaide team.

Position purpose: Delivering a variety of civil infrastructure projects for our South Australian clients and support the Bridges and Structures Team on a national level where special skills are required. The role is technical focused and will also require a good understanding of project management elements to be able to lead small design teams independently.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Lead and undertake structural engineering tasks on projects of varying complexity and size, including bridges, underground structures, stations and/or retaining walls etc.
• Provide technical direction and review of work performed by other members of the team.
• Provide technical review of engineering drawings and reports.
• Promote and contribute to a culture of technical excellence within the team.
• Effectively anticipate and exceed client needs and encourage client focus in colleagues including coordination with other disciplines.
• Proactively maintain effective networks and relevant industry relationships to gain cooperation in meeting business and client outcomes.
• Manage project quality and risk management systems.
• Understanding of contracts and commercials as related to project delivery.
• Mentoring in technical, project delivery and client relationship topics.
• Provide input into pursuits and proposals.
• Comply with all role specific SHEQ obligations.
• Promote the continual improvement of best practice OHS&E and Quality systems and behaviours.
  

Experience, Skills And Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering.
• Chartered status CPENG or equivalent (or a commitment to attain this level within the first 6-12 months).
• Typically, 10+ years’ experience.
• Demonstrated competence in providing technical expertise across a broad range of transport projects.
• Competent in managing projects of varying complexity and size.
• Competent in managing risk and safety in design processes.
• Strong experience in client relationships.
• Demonstrated multiple instances of delivering best client outcomes/options which have saved the client costs/time.
• Experienced in bidding and winning work.
• Engaged in industry associations.
  

Benefits At WSP

• Personalised career growth and access to international opportunities.
• Suite of benefits including health and wellness initiatives.
• Organisation that truly values and practices flexible working options.
• State of the art, modern and contemporary offices.
• Paid Parental and Partner Leave.
• Opportunity to purchase up to 4 weeks extra annual leave per year as part of salary sacrificing.
  

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WS P supports a diverse and inclusive work environment as well as equal employment opportunities. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people of culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Please note we will not be engaging the services of recruitment agencies for this role.