About Us
Join Advitech, founding company of Emergent Group, where nearly 40 years of excellence in engineering and environmental services have shaped our success. Our growth is driven by diverse clients, our talented team, and our commitment to supporting, recognising and rewarding their achievements. When you join Advitech, you become part of Emergent Group, where you can also collaborate and support our other technical service companies. At Emergent Group we are better and stronger together, so this is your opportunity to be part of our dynamic team.
The Role - Lead Structural Engineer
As our Lead Structural Engineer, you will mentor, 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 team.
Responsibilities
- Leading and supporting the Structural Engineering team in delivering 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: Industry leading salary plus superannuation and generous income protection insurance, wellbeing vouchers, employee referral program bonus, overtime options, professional membership training, plus monthly Group lunches.
The wellbeing of our people is our top priority. We recognise and reward the efforts and contributions of our staff in many ways, including:
- Industry leading training and development programs
- Engineers Australia or other relevant institution membership costs 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 including monthly lunches 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 keep your details on file for future roles.
We are proud to be a Veteran Employer of Choice.
Applications close 8 June 2025