Senior Structural Engineer

About Arup

Arup has been distinguished for over 80 years by its core purpose, shared values, and a collaborative mindset that drive impactful work shaping a better world. Join the growing team in Gold Coast, Queensland, where you will collaborate with leading professionals on transformative projects that enhance communities, foster sustainable environments, and improve people's lives globally, nationally, and locally—all while enjoying the unique Gold Coast lifestyle.

Role Overview

As a Senior Structural Engineer in our Gold Coast Building Structures team, you will pursue career growth towards leadership roles. Your work will blend hands-on structural design, project leadership, client interactions, and mentoring. Responsibilities span from small to medium building design, assessments and reinforcements of existing structures, to contributions on larger projects within the regional team.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform structural engineering design for small to medium buildings including evaluating and strengthening existing structures.
• Participate in multidisciplinary large-scale structural engineering initiatives across Queensland and interstate delivering innovative, high-quality solutions.
• Support bid proposals and pricing activities, collaborating with teams to secure new projects.
• Assume site supervision duties when necessary.

Candidate Profile

We seek a collaborative and commercially astute structural engineer who integrates strong technical expertise with effective project and client leadership. Essential qualifications and experience include:

• Bachelor of Engineering accredited under the Washington Accord plus RPEQ registration.
• At least seven years of relevant building structures experience.
• Proficiency in structural design aligned with Australian standards, contract management, and submission protocols.
• Experience leading technical design efforts and managing projects with control over fees, budgets, resources, commercial risks, and timelines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills capable of articulating complex ideas, collaborating across disciplines, and engaging with clients independently.
• Dedication to fostering team growth and a motivation to lead a small team.

Additional skills such as proficiency in Rhino/Grasshopper, Revit, or programming are advantageous but not mandatory.

What We Offer

Arup promotes each member’s growth within a supportive environment valuing health, wellbeing, and professional development. Our reward package is competitive and equitable, including profit sharing reflecting collective success. The Gold Coast office is newly designed with open agile workspaces, collaboration areas, and amenities inspired by the local coastal and hinterland environment.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workforce and encourage applications from a broad range of backgrounds regardless of age, gender identity, disability, neurodiversity, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or family status. Our supportive networks and culture foster belonging and encourage unique contributions that drive excellence.

Accessibility

Arup is committed to accessibility throughout recruitment and workplace accommodations. Applicants needing reasonable adjustments or assistance may contact our hiring team to ensure support.

Application Process

Please apply online through the appropriate channels. Successful applicants will be contacted regarding further steps. Note that we do not request bank details at any stage to ensure applicant security.