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Principal Structural Engineer

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-14 → 2026-09-25

Core

Senior structural authority providing technical leadership, design review, and constructability advice for complex defence buildings and infrastructure projects.

Role type

Principal Structural Engineer (Defence & Buildings Infrastructure)

Builds

Defence buildings, major infrastructure projects, and associated structural works

Domain

Defence & Government Infrastructure

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Structural engineering design, constructability analysis, risk management, technical governance, mentoring, regulatory compliance, project delivery

Preferred skills

Chartered Professional Engineer status, experience with Australian Standards, commercial awareness

Technologies

Australian Standards, construction compliance frameworks

Responsibilities

Provide senior structural engineering leadership on complex projects, review and approve structural designs and construction methodologies, resolve complex structural issues during construction, ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements, mentor senior engineers, support tenders and client engagements

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with leadership and mentorship duties

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