JOB DETAILS

Senior Structural Engineer

CompanyGHD Group Pty Ltd
LocationAustralia
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 17, 2026
About The Company
We are committed to addressing the world’s biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and communities. GHD is a global network of multi-disciplinary professionals providing clients with integrated solutions through engineering, environmental, design and construction expertise. Our future-focused, innovative approaches connect and support communities around the world, resiliency and sustainability for generations to come. Established in 1928, we remain wholly owned by our people. We are 10,000+ diverse and skilled individuals connected by over 200 offices, across five continents – Asia, Australia, Europe, North and South America, and the Pacific region. See our list of office locations and contact numbers in ghd.com/en/about-ghd/office-locations ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GHD reconnaît et comprend que le monde est en constante évolution. Nous sommes engagés à résoudre les plus grands défis mondiaux dans les secteurs de l’eau, de l’énergie et de l’urbanisation. Nous sommes une entreprise de services professionnels dotée d’une expertise de pointe en ingénierie, en construction et en architecture. Nos démarches avant-gardistes et innovatrices rapprochent et soutiennent les communautés à l’échelle mondiale. En livrant d’excellents résultats sociaux et économiques, nous visons à bâtir des relations durables avec nos partenaires et nos clients. Fondée en 1928, GHD appartient entièrement à ses employés Nous sommes plus de 10 000 employés diversifiés et qualifiés dans plus de 200 bureaux et sur cinq continents : Amérique du Nord et Amérique du Sud, Asie, Australie et Europe, ainsi que dans la région du Pacifique. Apprenez-en davantage sur nous à ghd.com
About the Role

Help us build the future and we’ll help you build a rewarding and purposeful career.

Our global network is made up of architects, designers, planners, engineers, and environmental scientists all working towards the same goal.

Join a team that brings inspirational architecture, landscapes, townscapes and places to our world, and we’ll provide you unlimited space to grow.

Who are we looking for?
We’re seeking an enthusiastic and results-driven Darwin-based Senior Structural Engineer, to deliver impactful projects across Northern Australia and beyond. As a member of our Buildings Services team, you will work on a variety of projects in the public and private sectors, across an extensive regional client portfolio.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you:

  • Designing reinforced concrete, steel, timber, pre-cast concrete and masonry structures (incl. buildings, bridges, sewage treatment plants and schools to name a few).
  • Working on small to medium-scale commercial, residential and industrial projects including civil infrastructure projects.
  • Mentoring and inspiring junior engineers, helping shape the next generation of technical leaders.
  • Providing technical leadership and client liaison, acting as a trusted advisor and preparing proposals, reports, and cost estimates.
  • Cultivating strong client relationships by facilitating meetings, conducting site visits, and leading collaborative discussions to ensure project alignment and success.
  • Collaborating with passionate colleagues and clients to deliver sustainable, future-ready solutions.

What you will bring to the team:

  • 7+ years experience as a Structural Engineer in the Building Services environment, ideally from a consultancy background. 
  • There is a requirement for Defence clearance, or the ability to obtain which would require Australian Citizenship. Experience working on defence projects would be highly regarded.
  • Engineering Degree (Structural).
  • Hold accreditation as a structural engineer in the Northern Territory or be able to obtain accreditation if successful.
  • Demonstrate a proactive, client-centric approach, actively contributing to business growth by identifying opportunities with both new and existing clients.
  • Exhibit robust project management capabilities, confidently serving as the technical lead across diverse projects.
  • Good understanding of relevant codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Strong desire to mentor others and the experience required to offer technical leadership.

Interested? Apply online now
GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.

GHD embraces a range of flexible work practices to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where our people can thrive.
We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.

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Come together and make a meaningful impact. 
We bring our people together to create something bigger and solve some of the world's most complex problems. Come and experience the power of commitment and see strategy and ideas come to life when you join GHD. 
Let's drive real change.
Our Pledge to You
At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.
That’s why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today. 
See where your commitment could take you.
That’s the #PowerOfCommitment
Who we are 
GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.
The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.
Key Skills
Structural EngineeringProject ManagementClient LiaisonMentoringTechnical LeadershipDesignCivil InfrastructureBuilding ServicesRegulatory ComplianceClient RelationshipsProposal PreparationCost EstimationCollaborationSustainable SolutionsConcrete DesignSteel DesignTimber Design
Categories
EngineeringConstructionEnvironmental & Sustainability
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Senior Structural Engineer will design various structures and work on projects in both public and private sectors. They will also mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership while cultivating strong client relationships.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
5-10
💼Company Size
17307
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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