If you thrive on finding solutions to complex engineering challenges, have experience or a demonstrated keen interest in mass timber design, are client-focused, highly technical and are keen to develop your career, then this role is for you!

     

    The Role

    We are seeking an experienced and passionate professional Senior Structural Engineer to join our growing specialist timber team in our Sydney office to help deliver several upcoming landmark projects. The specialist timber team has a focus on the design and delivery of timber projects within the company but also continues to deliver the steel and concrete components of these projects as well. Mass timber experience is highly desirable and would be looked upon very favourably for the applying candidate. The experience in this field of structural engineering is a niche skill set, but for the right candidate, we will train and help develop abilities in designing for mass timber.

    This role provides an exciting and challenging opportunity to enjoy exposure to several iconic and award-winning projects for a role in a team focusing on mass timber structures in both the public and private sectors. Our passion for sustainability has also led us to embrace mass timber as an alternative approach to construction. TTW has the largest portfolio of mass timber projects within Australia, including the landmark 39-storey Atlassian Headquarters in Sydney, with the pipeline of projects for the remainder of 2024 and beyond looking very strong.

    For further information on TTW’s portfolio of timber projects please visit: https://www.ttw.com.au/timber/  

    As part of a highly skilled team, you will use your technical expertise, building experience, creativity, and initiative to deliver smart, innovative, and efficient engineering solutions to our clients.

    Using your excellent interpersonal and communication skills, you will also proactively develop and maintain relationships with current and prospective clients to support our continually expanding consultancy.

     

    About You

    You will be a degree qualified senior engineering professional with 6-9 years of experience. You will have excellent communication and people skills, an eye for detail and a passion for problem-solving. You should have hands-on experience designing and managing medium-sized projects in the Australian market, and the ability to run and manage projects autonomously with guidance from senior management. This position offers exposure to a wide variety of projects, as well as career progression opportunities.

    You will have:

    • An Australian tertiary engineering qualification
    • 6-9 years of local experience in structural engineering design
    • Membership with Engineers Australia, with CPEng / NER registration desirable
    • Demonstrated experience in prestressed concrete, steel design and reinforced concrete
    • Ideally, experience in designing mass timber structures, however, training will be provided to the right candidate for this
    • Experience in a consulting engineering office including a range of project types and sizes
    • Demonstrated experience in commercial, residential, government and/or public buildings and retail
    • Knowledge and understanding of Australian regulatory requirements and design standards
    • An understanding of the design and certification of mass timber projects using Eurocodes is desirable
    • Ability to lead and manage a small team
    • Ability to train and assist juniors in their development
    • Demonstrated project management skills to deliver on time, on budget, and to client requirements
    • Demonstrates willingness and ability to advance own career including remaining up to date with advancements in structural engineering methodologies
    • A can-do attitude and problem solver
    • Excellent verbal and written communication and people skills including the ability to communicate well with senior management, clients and relevant authorities and build rapport and relationships
    • Excellent attention to detail
    • The ability to multi-task and work within a motivated and busy team
    • The initiative to self-start and take control
    • Experience in ETABS, RAM Concept, Spacegass, RFEM, and RAPT or similar programs (or the desire to learn!)

     

    The Company

    TTW employs over 400 staff across six offices in Australia and Asia. We are 100% locally owned and have been consulting engineers for over 65 years.

    We deliver iconic and award-winning projects across Australia and the globe that pioneer engineering excellence. TTW’s vision is to forge strong relationships with our clients through the delivery of smart, innovative and efficient engineering solutions.

     

    We value:

    Collaboration | Technical Excellence | A Personal Approach | Taking Initiative

    One TTW is our ethos, which encapsulates all the experienced, innovative and creative people that makes us who we are. Through a supportive and collaborative team environment, you will have the opportunity to develop your career with a company that cares about YOU.

     

    Benefits

    • Real career development opportunities
    • Flexible work arrangements
    • Ongoing training and development including paid study assistance
    • Company paid parental leave
    • A robust social calendar 

    We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

    TTW does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies and is not responsible for any related fees.

    Applicants must have full Australian working rights to be considered for this role.

    Please note, TTW will never ask a candidate for any form of direct payment and all email correspondences from a TTW staff member will be sent from the official TTW domain i.e. firstname.lastname@ttw.com.au  or careers@ttw.com.au 

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