Principal Structural Engineer

3 weeks ago


City of Melbourne, Australia pitt&sherry Full time

About Us:

pitt&sherry is an Australian employee-owned consultancy. Since 1963, we have been delivering engineering and environmental consulting, advisory and project management services. We thrive on tackling challenging projects that enable us to live up to our vision: inspired thinking to embrace the challenges of a changing world.

We are proud to be Australia's most agile thinkers: we are engineers, scientists, planners, technicians, project managers and consultants and coupled with our multi-disciplinary offering, we deliver solutions that make a true difference to people and place. With seven offices throughout Australia, we are committed to remaining big enough to deliver and small enough to care.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a motivated Principal Structural Engineer to join our team in Melbourne. You will contribute to a variety of major infrastructure projects, as well as industrial and commercial developments; whilst providing technical guidance in a range of different structural materials for our junior team members. With offices Australia wide there is plenty of opportunity to collaborate across our multi-disciplinary teams. Your responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

- Become a technical focal point and provide technical guidance for the structural team in Melbourne
- Apply engineering fundamentals to solve intermediate to advanced engineering solutions
- Liaise with clients and design technicians and other team members to deliver practical solutions
- Manage clients, prepare fee proposals and tender documentations
- Provide technical guidance to junior members of the team

What you bring:

- Minimum 15+ years of experience in structural design
- Indepth experience in structural engineering design and already obtained Engineers Australia Chartered Professional Engineering Status or equivalent
- Bachelor of Civil/Structural Engineering or higher
- Strong analytical thinking skills and a problem-solving mentality
- Willingness to contribute to technical guidance of junior members through mentoring and checking of technical documentation
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both with colleagues and clients

Why join us:

- Passionate Team:We/'re a friendly bunch who are passionate about our work. This role is a great opportunity for someone looking to join us as we launch into our 2030 strategy.
- Flexible Working Practices:At pitt&sherry, we champion flexible working practices. Our team enjoys the best of both worlds, splitting their time between home and the office. We believe in genuine work/life balance and strive to create an environment where our employees can thrive both professionally and personally.
- Paid Parental Leave:Enjoy paid parental leave with no waiting period and a Return to Work Bonus for when you’re ready to come back.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP):Complimentary access to qualified psychologists and coaches to support your health and wellbeing.
- Professional Development:We encourage ongoing learning and development. We are active members of Engineers Australia and Consult Australia.
- Additional Leave:Purchased additional leave allowance as well as cultural and ceremonial leave with access to floating public holidays.
- Competitive Remuneration:A market-competitive remuneration package.
- Social Connections:Regular social functions to connect with your team.
- Recognition and Growth:Work for an agile company where your contributions are recognized, and you can truly make a difference.

Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

We welcome and encourage applications from a diverse background including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, mature workers, LGBTI+ people and people from different cultural backgrounds.

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