Senior Structural Engineer

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

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reference
Job reference 1282444
location
Location Perth, Western Australia, Australia
sector
Sector Process
function
Function Engineering & Design
type
Employment type Contract
date
Date published October 27, 2026

Senior Structural Engineer

Location: Perth, WA
Contract: 12-Month Contract (subject for extension)
Roster: Mon - Fri

The Role

An opportunity exists for an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to join a high-performing Sustaining Capital Projects team, delivering engineering solutions across major mining operations in Western Australia. The role will primarily support major clients' sustaining capital projects, with occasional involvement in gold sector developments and other commodity projects.

Working within a multidisciplinary engineering consultancy environment, you will be responsible for the design, review, and delivery of structural engineering solutions from concept through to detailed design and project execution.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver structural engineering design and analysis for sustaining capital mining projects.
  • Prepare and review calculations, specifications, reports, and technical documentation.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers and designers.
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams to ensure successful project delivery.
  • Liaise with clients, vendors, and stakeholders to develop practical engineering solutions.
  • Ensure designs comply with relevant Australian standards and client requirements.
  • Contribute to project planning, scheduling, and risk management activities.
  • Participate in design reviews, constructability assessments, and technical workshops.

Required Experience

  • Degree qualification in Civil or Structural Engineering.
  • Proven experience working on WA mining projects within an Engineering Consultancy or EPCM environment.
  • Previous involvement in Sustaining Capital (SUSCAP) projects.
  • Strong experience across structural steel and reinforced concrete design.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver high-quality engineering outcomes.

Preferred Technical Background

Experience in the design and assessment of:

  • Structural steelwork
  • Reinforced concrete structures
  • Conveyors, chutes, bins, and crushing & screening structures
  • Transfer stations
  • Pipe racks and support structures
  • Heavy equipment slabs, pedestals, and foundations
  • Materials handling infrastructure

About You

  • Strong technical and problem-solving skills.
  • Effective communicator with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
  • Capable of working independently while contributing to collaborative project teams.
  • Committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

About Airswift:

Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with unique project needs. With over 1000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 60 countries, Airswift's geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry.

Only candidates with the right to work in Australia will be considered. (Australia Citizen, PR Holder, or Valid Australia working VISA)


If you would like to be considered for the position, please apply directly to this advertisement or send your application via email to louis.tham@airswift.com with your updated CV/ resume & contact details. Alternatively, you may contact Louis at +61 (08) 6245 0671 for more information.



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