Senior Structural Engineer

Senior Structural Engineer – Canberra (ACT) Lead Projects. Lead People. Shape Canberra’s Skyline.

About EDGE EDGE Consulting Engineers is an Australian-owned Structural Engineering consultancy experiencing sustained national and international growth. We deliver complex, high-profile projects across Australia and globally, partnering with clients who expect design solutions others consider unachievable.

We pride ourselves on delivering technically robust, efficient designs — on time and within budget — while fostering a culture that is supportive, collaborative, and genuinely enjoyable to be part of.

You’ll be joining an Australian-wide team of

170+ professionals , with offices in Moreton, Cairns, Sunshine Coast, Canberra, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Tweed Heads, Sydney, Melbourne, Toowoomba, Auckland, Christchurch, Vietnam, Malaysia, UAE and the UK.

Why Join EDGE? At EDGE, senior engineers are trusted, empowered, and given real influence.

You’ll enjoy:

A high-performance, growth-focused consultancy with national scale

The opportunity to lead complex, high-value commercial projects

A balance of technical delivery and people leadership

Representation at industry-leading events

Continuous professional development through in-house Lunch ‘n’ Learns and external training

Support for professional memberships and accreditation

Flexible working arrangements and cross-office collaboration

Regular social events and a genuinely connected team culture

The opportunity to support causes close to your heart through EDGE fundraisers

About the Role Due to continued growth, EDGE Consulting Engineers is seeking an experienced

Senior Structural Engineer

to join our

Canberra (ACT)

office.

This role is ideal for:

A Senior Engineer who thrives in a blend of

technical leadership and people management , or

A highly experienced Structural Engineer ready to step into a

future leadership pathway

You will play a key role in delivering complex commercial projects while overseeing the residential engineering team.

Key Responsibilities As a Senior Structural Engineer at EDGE, you will be responsible for:

Leading the successful delivery of complex commercial projects, including multi-storey commercial, mixed-use and residential developments

(e.g. The Markets Belconnen, Whitlam School)

Managing and mentoring the residential delivery team(3 Engineers + drafting support)

Coordinating with clients, architects, builders, and internal stakeholders

Managing technical design, documentation, and key project milestones

Preparing preliminary and detailed structural designs, reports, and sketches

Producing engineering calculations using first principles and industry software

Overseeing engineering documentation in accordance with Australian Standards

Liaising with drafting teams to resolve detailing and ensure timely delivery

Undertaking site inspections, preliminary site visits, and responding to construction queries

Contributing positively to team culture, morale, mentorship, and professional development

About You To succeed in this role, you will bring:

6+ years’ experience

in a structural engineering consultancy environment

Strong organisational and time-management skills with the ability to meet deadlines

A high standard of technical accuracy and pride in your deliverables

Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset

Demonstrated leadership or mentoring experienceAn ethos of continuous learning and professional growth

Highly regarded experience includes:

Structural design of

concrete, steel, masonry, and timber

Commercial, industrial, multi-storey, health, and education projects

Use of

RAPT/RAM, ETabs, SpaceGass

and similar analysis tools

Strong working knowledge of relevant Australian Standards and Codes

Location This position is based in

Canberra (ACT) , supported by EDGE’s national office network and project portfolio. Relocation assistance can be provided for the right applicant.

Ready to Take the Lead? If you’re looking to step into a role where your technical expertise, leadership capability, and career progression are genuinely valued — EDGE is where it happens .

Applications close: 29th March 2026

Alternatively, if you have any questions regarding this role or other opportunities, please contact

Jblackhall@edgece.com

Successful applicants must reside in and be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide proof of Australian work rights.

EDGE is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our people, believing that diversity drives innovation and success.

Unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

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