Principal Forensic Engineer
Gough Recruitment AU Melbourne VIC 3004
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Key points we found
- Lead forensic assessments of buildings and civil structures.
- Produce thorough forensic reports with clear recommendations.
- Mentor junior engineers and manage project scopes, timelines, and budgets.
- Great salary with a range of benefits.
- Flexible work arrangements offered (WFH)
- Clear progression opportunities
The Client
This leading engineering consultancy offers innovative solutions across various sectors, specialising in forensic investigations and structural analysis. With a commitment to quality and safety, the company provides expert services in identifying the causes of damage, defects, and failures in building structures and civil engineering infrastructure.
They pride themselves on fostering a collaborative work environment where professional growth is encouraged, offering flexible working conditions and a dynamic range of projects. As a team-oriented organisation, they focus on delivering high standards while supporting continuous development and maintaining a strong presence in the Australian engineering industry.
Job Description:
- Uphold and promote adherence to health and safety regulations on all worksites.
- Lead in-depth forensic assessments of buildings and civil structures.
- Produce thorough, solution-focused forensic reports with clear recommendations.
- Provide mentorship and technical oversight to junior forensic engineers.
- Support internal operations, including staff training, quality assurance, and resource planning.
- Play an active role in meeting company growth targets and performance metrics.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships through effective communication and reliable service.
- Keep project documentation current and organized within internal systems.
- Manage project scopes, timelines, and budgets to ensure efficient delivery.
- Collaborate with marketing and business development teams to grow client networks.
- Ensure all deliverables meet company quality standards and comply with procedures.
- Administer contract-related tasks such as processing variations, progress claims, and approvals.
- Take initiative in resolving client concerns and applying corrective measures promptly.
- Contribute to sales and marketing initiatives by promoting services and identifying new opportunities.
- Serve as a key point of contact for clients, ensuring their needs are understood and met throughout the project lifecycle.
Skills & Experience Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Structural focus), with RPEQ and NPER accreditation.
- Proven experience in structural design and forensic analysis of residential, commercial, and industrial projects up to $20M.
- Strong capability in assessing and diagnosing structural damage in various types of buildings.
- Proficiency in structural analysis and design software across a range of platforms.
- Exceptional technical report-writing skills with a focus on clarity and actionable insights.
- Confident verbal communicator with the ability to explain complex issues clearly to clients and team members.
- Leadership experience, including mentoring junior engineers and providing technical oversight.
- Demonstrated ability to manage project budgets, schedules, and deliverables effectively.
- Experience maintaining compliance with health, safety, and quality standards across multiple projects.
- Proven ability to foster and manage strong client relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
- Involvement in business development, including identifying new opportunities and supporting marketing efforts.
- Excellent negotiation and influencing skills, with a client-focused and solution-oriented mindset.
- Flexible and composed under pressure, able to adapt to different environments and challenges.
- Self-driven with a collaborative spirit, able to align team efforts with company goals.
- Strong commitment to technical excellence, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing.
Apply below in strict confidence or call Harry Presdee on 0423 051 339
Please note that due to a high number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Only Australian permanent residents are eligible to apply.
Consultant
Reference number: 3914545
Profession:Design & DevelopmentCIVIL ENGINEER
Company: Gough Recruitment AU
Date posted: 9th Jun, 2025
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Gough Recruitment AU
GOUGH Recruitment – specialist recruiter in Real Estate, Property, Development & Construction.
GOUGH’s vision is to strive to be the leading and preferred industry specialist with a holistic approach to delivering quality talent in the Real Estate, Property, Development and Construction markets.
OUR SERVICE
Currently the leaders in Real Estate, Property, Development and Construction recruitment with fully integrated offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, Singapore and Hong Kong, we are known for offering a localised service with international and national reach of quality candidates.
OUR NETWORK
Providing a range of recruitment and consulting services since 1989, GOUGH has developed strong relationships and built a quality network of candidates, with a high referral base for our clients.
OUR TEAM
Our years of experience and passion for what we do, provides clients and candidates with top quality service that exceeds expectations. We conduct ourselves with integrity, passion, professionalism and a lot of energy!
OUR STRENGTHS
A combination of experience, international reach, industry expertise and knowledge, strong networks and partnerships will benefit you when outsourcing your recruitment needs, making the whole process of recruitment easy and efficient.
GOUGH brings your future to you!