Experienced Engineer- Maritime Structure

The company:

We are a boutique Civil/Marine Engineering firm based in Leichhardt. We are a close knit small business with a strong focus on delivering the best results for our clients whilst ensuring that we have a supportive and genuinely positive culture.

We work hard, but want to have fun along the way, therefore want someone who has this same attitude. We all strive to achieve results whilst having a friendly, approachable and charismatic environment. We value collaboration, integrity, authenticity, striving to be better, striving for excellence in everything we do, being client focussed, being results driven, and lastly being able to adapt to any situation.

The business is focused on growing the right way, with the right people. If you are motivated by a challenge, want the support and recognition of a small firm and want to be part of a truly great team, then this is the role for you.

The Role:

We are looking for a Experienced Engineer. The ideal person for this role is an all-rounder who can manage multiple projects from inception to completion, contribute to managing a team of Engineers and provide on the job training to our junior team members. You are able to ensure budget, scope, client and business requirements are balanced and achieved whilst being a guide and mentor to junior team members.

This is a great role for someone who has extensive experience, is self-motivated, has a thirst for knowledge and growth, likes to work hard but also values balance. It is the perfect role for someone looking to take the next step in their career, try something different or hone their skills on our niche of Marine Engineering.

About you:

• You have a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

• You have 10 or more years’ industry experience

• You are able to write reports

• You are able to solve complex technical problems

• You are able to prepare and present business cases

• You are willing and able to follow instructions

• You are able to manage people and communication to get the desired result

• You are able to train and develop a team

• As our work is around water you must be a capable swimmer and physically able

• You must be ok with confined spaces

• You are able to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment 

• You value fun in your life and in the workplace

• You have a proven ability to connect with people and build strong relationships

• You are highly literate and numerate, with excellent PC skills

• You are self-driven

• You have a professional friendly phone manner with a genuine interest in providing good customer service

• You are well organised with a high attention to detail and excellent time management skills

• You possess a can-do attitude with a flexible work approach and are always willing to find a solution 

• You are tech savvy

• You have a willingness to cooperatively work with others but can also work autonomously

• You are a genuine and honest person

• You are humble in your approach

• You get things done quicker and more effectively than others

• You thrive on a challenge

• You can think outside the box

Key Responsibilities:

• Site investigations (from a boat)

• Condition assessments (from a boat)

• Remedial work scoping

• Structural analysis

• Computer modelling

• Concept development and sketching

• Detailed design and documentation

• Calculations

• Compilation of calculation booklets and output matrices

• Compilation of technical specifications

• Letter and report writing

• Client liaison

• Management of budget and timelines

• Assist with technical development of junior engineers

• Work collaboratively with the team

• Actively contribute to creation and implementation of business processes and strategy

• Communicate effectively (internally and externally)

• Management of junior team members

• Give technical advice to management and the team

• Co-ordinate work programs

• Directs or advise on use of equipment and material

• Make responsible decisions not usually subject to technical review

• Decide courses of action necessary to expedite the successful accomplishment of assigned projects

• Manage and work on multiple projects

• Review and evaluate technical work

Perks

• Opportunity for growth of your role along with growth of the business

• Be rewarded based on merit

• Training and technical stewardship is supported

• Monthly technical training sessions by subject matter experts

• Flexible working arrangements available (i.e. work from home)

• Phone allowance

• Healthy work/life balance is actively supported

• Young, collaborative team

• Bespoke structural maritime work

• Every job is different

• Casual and relaxed work culture

• Office in the Inner West suburb of Leichhardt

• Modern, shared office environment

• Close to shops, gyms and cafes

• Office has plenty of natural light as well as park views

• Close to light rail and buses, with plenty of free parking