Senior Structural Leader

High-performing engineering teams are critical to the success of complex infrastructure projects. In this role, you will lead and deliver technical design activities for transport structures such as bridges, culverts, retaining walls, gantries, and tunnels.

Job Description:

We seek a highly experienced structural engineer at Associate Director level to join our Victorian transport structures team in Melbourne. This role will involve providing technical leadership within the Australian transport structures team and contributing more broadly to HDR's global Bridges and Structures Business Class.

As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for driving delivery across multiple major projects while supporting HDR's growth in Victoria. You will work closely with local, national, and global teams to leverage expertise and deliver integrated solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, deliver, and provide specialist advice on design activities associated with transport structures
• Provide hands-on technical leadership and direction, developing design criteria, calculations, plans, and specifications
• Serve as a Proof Engineer in Victoria and lead teams executing proof engineering services
• Manage the development of structural asset management deliverables including reports, drawings, models, and specifications
• Collaborate closely with local, national, and global teams to leverage expertise and deliver integrated solutions
• Drive innovation within the Australian transport structures team
• Mentor and coach junior engineers and team members, fostering a supportive and high-performance culture
• Represent HDR in the market, contributing to business growth and establishing our technical leadership in the region
• Actively lead HDR's commitment to Safety and Quality with a focus on our Drive to Zero initiative

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related discipline
• Chartered membership of Engineers Australia (Structures) and listing on the National Engineering Register
• Registered Professional Engineer Victoria (RPEV)
• Ability and commitment to obtain Proof Engineer pre-qualification from the Victoria Department of Transport and Planning (current or previous prequalification preferred)
• 20+ years of structural engineering experience focused on bridges and transport structures, with strong consulting and project delivery background primarily in Melbourne and Victoria
• Proven ability to lead design teams and manage complex projects
• Deep knowledge of Australian and Victorian bridge design standards and technical requirements
• Proficiency in structural and asset management software tools such as Midas Civil, SpaceGass, Strand 7, SBD, and Microsoft Office suite
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, able to work effectively in multidisciplinary and diverse teams
• Highly motivated, self-directed, and a strong team player with excellent coordination skills

Benefits:

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a growing and dynamic structures team within a global, 100% employee-owned company. We believe that collaboration is the best way forward, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment.

What We Believe:

HDR values technical excellence, leadership, and collaboration on major infrastructure projects. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.