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Base pay range
A$110,000.00/yr - A$140,000.00/yr
The Opportunity
Join an innovator and Australian leader in condition assessment, design and durability services
Ongoing opportunities for training and career development
Vibrant company culture that recognises and rewards excellence
Flexible work conditions
Exposure to high-profile projects across infrastructure, heritage, marine and defence
Specialist environment where your materials expertise is highly valued
Clear pathway from senior engineer ? principal/associate consultant
A collaborative team culture with strong mentoring and professional development
Competitive package: A$120,000 – A$150,000, depending on experience
Our Client
Our client is an industry leading consultant in the field of structure repair and durability services. Their principal areas of expertise include maximising the longevity of structural assets using innovative remedial solutions. They employ a team of engineers, technicians and researchers across two offices in VIC and NSW and operate with an open management structure.
They are an employee-owned consultancy that grows by creating opportunities for their people to help build the business and their career. You will join a team that will support you to excel both professionally and personally.
About the Role
Due to recent project wins and ongoing company growth, our client is seeking an experienced
Senior Materials Engineer (Remedial) / Experienced Remedial Consultant
to join their cohesive engineering team in their Sydney office, in a permanent capacity.
As a Materials Engineer and Durability Specialist, you will inspect and report on infrastructure related matters, undertake and/or coordinate investigations and condition assessments, identify and design remedial options (including cathodic protection systems, protective coatings, concrete repair, and other materials), prepare durability design reports, prepare detailed scope of works and cost estimates, and manage various projects.
Your assignment scope will be varied and provide you with an opportunity to work across a wide range of business sectors including government, institutional, commercial, residential, industrial, marine, mining, universities, hospitals, schools, and mining.
Interstate and short-term travel may be required to various locations across Australia as well as to our head office in Melbourne for project requirements and training opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
Core Technical Competencies
Materials & Durability Expertise
Proven capability in the investigation, analysis, and remediation of concrete, steel, and composite structures.
Advanced knowledge of
corrosion mechanisms, protective coatings, cathodic protection (impressed current and galvanic systems)
, and cementitious/epoxy repair methods.
Experience designing and specifying remedial strategies for civil, heritage, mining, marine, or defence infrastructure.
Diagnostics & Forensic Assessment
Skilled in condition assessments, failure investigations, and laboratory/non-destructive testing.
Root cause analysis to inform remedial design and extend asset life cycles.
Consultancy & Client Engagement
Comfortable acting as a
technical consultant
, engaging with clients to scope problems, design fit-for-purpose remedial solutions, and provide clear technical recommendations.
Strong ability to translate complex engineering findings into clear, actionable advice for non-technical stakeholders.
Contributes to
business development
by building trusted client relationships and identifying opportunities for further work.
Project Management & Delivery
Experience managing small-to-medium remedial engineering projects, including budget tracking, scheduling, contractor coordination, and reporting.
Adept at balancing technical delivery with stakeholder expectations.
Capable of mentoring junior engineers and contributing to a collaborative, high-performing project team environment.
Qualifications & Background
Bachelor's or Master's in Materials Engineering, Civil/Structural Engineering, or a related discipline (with remedial/durability focus).
Minimum 5–10 years' experience in materials engineering, with at least 3+ years in remedial/forensic roles
Prior exposure to consultancy environments or defence/critical infrastructure projects is advantageous.
Experience with remedial design; cathodic protection system design, installation or monitoring; protective coating selection, specification, or quality assurance; durability modelling.
Mix of technical depth + consulting exposure essential (reports, defect assessments, client meetings).
Has delivered condition assessments, remedial specifications, and project oversight.
Ready to step into more responsibility: junior PM, mentoring, client ownership.
Motivated by variety (buildings + infrastructure) and being seen as a specialist voice in a smaller, expert team.
Australian Drivers Licence
Personal Attributes
Analytical & solution-focused
: Balance technical rigour with practical, real-world solutions.
Client-centric communicator
: Comfortable presenting, advising, and engaging in consultative discussions.
Organised & delivery-driven
: Skilled at managing multiple project streams and deadlines.
Mentor mindset
: Enjoys coaching junior staff and contributing to team capability.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume via the appropriate link, or contact Jonathan Lim directly at or on for any further inquiries.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering, Consulting, and Project Management
Industries
Civil Engineering, Construction, and Engineering Services
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