a world leader in its field, our client offers a spectrum of structural
engineering consulting services. As part of the Building Structures team, this
role covers a broad range of skills relating to structural engineering. In
particular, the focus of the structural engineer is to undertake design and
consulting services within the Buildings Group and related areas in order to
enhance the team’s portfolio of skills and expertise.
Responsibilities/ Accountabilities:
• You will be required to carry out analysis/configurations of the structural
components of a building.
• You will be required to effectively carry out detailed consideration of
suitable materials.
• You will be required to carry out analysis of structural integrity.
• You will be responsible for the preparation of 2D and 3D drawings and plans.
• You will carry out preparation of cost estimates.
• You will demonstrate strong design ability and engineering skills and
knowledge.
• You will assist in the preparation and delivery of detailed tender
submissions and presentations.
• You will work under minimal supervision within a defined area of
responsibility. This may include being responsible for specific parts of an
external design project;
• You will be responsible for checking the quality and accuracy of own and
others work. Furthermore, you may be responsible for the development of others
through providing guidance, training and feedback;
• Your work will encompass authoring non-standard letters, reports and other
documentation;
• You will represent your team or group at external meetings and you may be
involved in developing events, activities and internal projects of some
complexity.
Competencies: Knowledge, Experience & Skills
• Takes a leading role in tasks and activities;
• Demonstrates developing skills in management and/or a design/technical or
professional specialisation;
• Recognises best practices and actively promotes their wider use throughout
the team or group.
Planning & Organising
• Sets and coordinates achievable targets for self and others in a structured
and ordered way;
• Checks and reports on progress against budgets and deadlines;
• Predicts and plans resources with a basic understanding of operating costs;
• Manages time effectively and delegates tasks as necessary.
Thinking & Decision Making
• Forecasts possibilities by weighing up information in order to predict and
plan likely developments;
• Uses diverse information and provides innovative solutions to complex
problems;
• Makes final decisions when consensus is not reached.
Commercial Acumen
• Looks for more efficient ways of working and improving profitability;
• Considers cost-effectiveness when choosing a course of action and monitors
budget for own area.
Building Customer/Client Relationships
• Build’s rapport and networks with external and internal parties;
• Gain’s a good understanding of customer needs and ensures that these are met;
• Adapts approach to suit the situation or customer.
Communication
• Communicates openly through asking questions and actively listens to ensure
comprehension;
• Articulate, providing clear explanations of ideas and job procedures to
others;
• Checks own work before distributing to others;
• Judges a situation and chooses the best communication method to achieve the
desired outcomes.
Team Working & Leadership
• Works well with people at all levels;
• Involves all members of the team in delivering objectives;
• Is self-aware, understands their role in the team and takes responsibility
for own actions;
• Proactive in showing others how things are done in order to improve the
operation of the team.
Relationships: The position requires the following types of key relationships:
• High level, strategic relationships across other businesses within the
Australasian region;
• High level personal relationships with:
• the Australasian Buildings Group Leader and the Buildings WA Team Leader;
and
• Buildings WA Team;
Skills & experience
Technical Skills and Qualifications;
• Recognised relevant tertiary qualifications in Engineering;
• Substantial knowledge and consulting and technical experience in building
structures engineering and related areas
• Membership of relevant professional institutions/professional peer bodies or
significant credit towards eligibility for membership;
• Current track record in structural design and up to date experience of
quality assurance standard;
• Proven working knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, codes of
practice, and guidelines – and related procedures including OH&S
Personal Attributes
• Ability to communicate with people at all levels in both technical and
non-technical environments;
• Effective written communication and report writing skills;
• Ability to maintain personal effectiveness particularly during periods of
higher than normal workload;
• Ability to remain positively motivated and foster team spirit at times of
significant pressure, including assisting others to meet deadlines;
• Desire to exce
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Senior Recruitment Consultant
Crest Personnel
+61 8 9215 6200