Lead Structural Engineer

About the role

Primero, a multi-national engineering, procurement and construction business and subsidiary of NRW Holdings, is looking for a Lead Structural Engineer to join its Engineering Team. Reporting to the Structural Discipline Engineering Manager, you will work across a continuous succession of projects through early concept development, detailed design, construction and commissioning. The role is based at the new Head Office on St Georges Tce, Perth.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver structural engineering design solutions for mining, mineral processing and resource sector projects.
• Lead structural engineering and design teams on small to medium sized projects.
• Undertake structural engineering design and ensure designs comply with legislation, standards and client, third-party and project requirements.
• Ensure designs meet the project budget and schedule and are fit for purpose, considering cost, constructability, operability and maintainability.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering and design teams and engage with clients, vendors and stakeholders to resolve technical issues.
• Assist with studies and tenders, and provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and designers.

Required profile

• Bachelor of Civil Engineering recognised by IEAust.
• 10+ years' structural engineering experience designing steel and concrete structures for the mining and mineral processing sectors.
• Proven leadership of structural engineering and design teams on small to medium projects.
• Thorough knowledge of industry standards and codes of practice, and proven experience developing technical engineering documents, drawings, schedules and models.
• Team player able to work in multi-disciplinary project teams; site experience during construction is advantageous.

Required skills

• Structural engineering software such as SpaceGass and Strand7 is essential.
• Rapid understanding of project and client requirements, planning and organisation skills, and effective verbal and written communication.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Career opportunities and paid parental leave.
• Health and wellbeing support, employee referral rewards and benefits and discounts.