Within Beca there are endless opportunities and no shortage of exciting projects within the food and beverage, minerals and metals, forestry, energy and manufacturing, water, energy, airports, ports & defence sectors. You’ll join a diverse and talented team delivering creative, innovative solutions in partnership with our clients. Our team loves to be there, on the ground, making things happen.
You will be a key part of our structural team in Australia, working with team members across the business to support the delivery of multi-disciplinary projects. There will be opportunities to develop and mentor junior engineers and support our clients to bring their ideas to life.
Opportunity
With an expanding project pipeline, we have an opportunity for a Principal Structural Engineer to join our Newcastle office. Taking a role as a technical leader in a national team of Engineers & Designers, you will be involved in an incredibly broad range of projects. As a Principal Structural Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in our organization, utilizing your expertise to lead and oversee structural engineering projects and drive local market growth. You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of challenging projects across the Industrial, Energy and Water markets.
Responsibilities
In this role, you will be responsible for providing technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, ensuring all project deliverables meet high standards of quality and industry regulations. Your strong analytical skills and attention to detail will be essential as you collaborate with cross-functional teams, architects, and clients to develop innovative and cost-effective solutions. You will apply your leadership skills to support the local team and foster a culture of creativity and innovation, whilst enabling the development of team members.
About You
You will be a Chartered Professional Engineer with a bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering and significant demonstrated experience across heavy industrial, water or energy structures. Expertise working on brownfield industrial projects and/or undertaking structural asset management roles is desirable. Highly organised with outstanding technical and communication skills you’ll have the desire and ability to lead as a Principal in the team and mentor those you work with whilst driving successful project outcomes for our clients. You will also bring a working style that embraces collaboration with other disciplines to bring together the best technical expertise from across the business, and a commitment to continuous learning and career progression, and a desire to develop and mentor junior engineers. Relevant industry knowledge, innovation and thought leadership is a must.
What We Offer
* Flexibility & Wellbeing: We recognise that achieving a work-life balance is unique to everyone. Enjoy flexible working options to manage your personal and family priorities, along with dedicated leave for wellbeing and community engagement.
* Belonging & Ownership: Join a diverse and inclusive team where collaboration and creativity thrive. Bring your whole self to work and take advantage of unique shareholder opportunities to share in our collective success.
* Parental Leave: Take time for what matters most with up to 14 weeks of fully paid parental leave, inclusive of all genders.
* Career Growth & Development: Your growth is our priority! Benefit from continuous learning through our training programmes and support for professional accreditation, including pathways to Chartership with Engineers Australia. Work alongside industry leaders and gain hands‑on experience to empower your career potential.
Our team loves to be on the ground, making things happen. The role is based in Newcastle, Australia.
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