Structural Engineer

A Role Built Around You – Flexible Hours, Diverse Projects & Brisbane Lifestyle

Whether you’re looking for a full-time career move or a part-time opportunity that works around family, lifestyle or other commitments, this role is designed to give you the flexibility to thrive – both professionally and personally.

Quick highlights: 9-day fortnight | flexible hours | varied QLD work | RPEQ Registration | a team that’s serious about quality (and not too serious about itself)

We’re Flexible Because Life Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All

Life doesn’t fit neatly into a standard work week and neither do we. This opportunity is available on either a full-time or part-time basis.

We warmly welcome experienced professionals looking for a staggered return to work, greater flexibility, or the opportunity to balance a rewarding engineering career with family, lifestyle and everything Brisbane has to offer.

As an experienced Structural Engineer, you’ll join our growing team, applying your technical expertise to a diverse range of projects while working alongside experienced professionals who value collaboration, creativity and quality.  

Our Fortitude Valley office puts you right in the heart of Brisbane with excellent public transport options right on your doorstep, surrounded by great cafés, restaurants and places to unwind after work, with the CBD, New Farm, and Howard Smith Wharves all close by. It’s a place where you can build your career while making the most of everything Brisbane has to offer.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary package aligned to your experience
• 9-day fortnight + Flexible working hours
• Full-time or part-time options
• Option to purchase additional leave
• Genuine career progression into technical and leadership pathways
• Professional development and CPD support
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral rewards and recognition programs
• Friendly, down-to-earth team culture with regular social events
• Long-term stability with a respected Queensland consultancy

 What You Will Be Doing:

• Structural Design & Documentation: Lead the delivery of structural designs and documentation across a range of projects, including concrete, steel, timber, and masonry structures, ensuring compliance with the NCC and relevant Australian Standards
• Wind Loading Expertise: Apply your knowledge of wind codes – experience here is a strong advantage. 
• Technical Reporting: Produce clear, professional reports and specifications to support project delivery. 
• Design Review & Quality Assurance: Review engineering documentation, drawings, and calculations, providing constructive feedback and technical guidance to maintain high standards of quality and accuracy.
• Project Delivery & Coordination: Manage structural engineering deliverables, coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope.
• Site Engagement: Attend site inspections, respond to RFIs, and support construction-phase queries. 
• Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong working relationships with clients, architects, builders, and project teams, providing professional advice and contributing to successful project delivery.
• Team Collaboration: Collaborate across disciplines, work with engineers, architects, and designers to deliver integrated, client-focused solutions. 

About you

You’re a driven, detail-minded Structural Engineer who enjoys solving real problems with a team around you.  

• A bachelor’s degree in civil or Structural Engineering (essential). 
• 6 – 10 years of hands-on experience in structural design, with a strong foundation in residential and suspended concrete slab projects (essential). 
• Solid understanding of Australian Standards and the NCC, with confidence designing in concrete, steel, timber, and masonry. 
• Proficiency in Spacegass, Inducta, Adobe Bluebeam (highly regarded), Revit knowledge would assist. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with clients, contractors, and colleagues. 
• Open to candidates based in Brisbane or across Queensland who are interested in working on projects across regional and metropolitan communities.
• RPEQ registration is highly regarded, with full support available for engineers working towards their registration.
• Must have full unrestricted working rights in Australia.

About STP Consultants 

At STP, our values – Potential, Respect, Integrity, Deliver, Engage, shape the way we work together and support our people every day. 

For more than 20 years, STP Consultants has been a trusted name in Queensland’s engineering landscape. We’re a privately owned consultancy with teams specialising in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulic, Fire and Seismic engineering.

What sets us apart is our people and the way we work together. Our experienced leadership team brings a hands-on and collaborative approach to every project, creating an environment where people are supported to learn, contribute and grow while helping shape communities across Queensland.

Ready for a Career and a Lifestyle You’ll Love? Whether you’re looking for your next career move, returning to the workforce after a career break, or simply searching for a better work-life balance, we’d love to hear from you.

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STP Consultants is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds.