Senior Structural Engineer
Senior Structural Engineer - Mining (Newcastle or Brisbane)
Location: Newcastle, NSW or Brisbane, QLD
Sector: Mining / Resources
Level: Senior
The Opportunity
We are working with a well-established engineering consultancy looking to strengthen its structural capability within the mining and resources sector. This is an opportunity for a Senior Structural Engineer to take on a key role delivering complex brownfield and greenfield mining projects across Australia, while also contributing to client engagement and project leadership.
You will be joining a team with a strong pipeline of work across major mining operators, working across assets such as processing plants, materials handling infrastructure, and heavy industrial facilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver structural design and analysis for mining and heavy industrial projects (steel and concrete structures)
- Lead and manage packages of work across feasibility, FEED, and detailed design phases
- Interface with multidisciplinary teams across mechanical, civil, and geotechnical functions
- Provide technical oversight, mentoring junior engineers and reviewing design outputs
- Engage directly with mining clients, supporting project delivery and ongoing relationships
- Contribute to proposals, tenders, and work-winning activities within the mining sector
About You
- Degree-qualified in Civil/Structural Engineering
- 8-12+ years' experience within structural engineering, with a strong focus on mining or heavy industry
- Proven experience designing mining infrastructure (e.g. conveyors, transfer stations, process plants, workshops)
- Strong knowledge of Australian standards and design codes
- Experience working across brownfield environments and operational sites is highly regarded
- Chartered status (CPEng / RPEQ) or working towards
- Commercially aware, with the ability to engage clients and contribute to business growth
Why This Role
- Strong pipeline of mining work across major Australian projects
- Opportunity to step into a senior position with real influence over project delivery
- Exposure to both technical leadership and client-facing responsibilities
- Flexible location (Newcastle or Brisbane) with hybrid working arrangements
- Clear pathway toward Principal level or technical leadership
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