Associated Structural Engineer

Just imagine your future with us… 
At Aurecon, we see the future through a very different lens. Do you? 

Innovation, digital engineering and technical excellence are at the heart of everything we do. Are you ready to lead teams delivering major mining and industrial infrastructure—bringing technical authority, commercial discipline and trusted client leadership? We are. 

Diversity is embedded in everything we do. We work together to create a culture built on respect, trust, and inclusiveness. Our differences fuel our creativity. We embrace flexible working and are always open to discussing your individual needs, so you can create an experience that works for you. 

What will you do? 

We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate – Structural (Industrial / Mining & Resources) to join our Perth, WA team. 

This is a senior leadership role where you will provide technical governance and strategic direction across industrial structural programs, while also driving strong commercial outcomes. You will lead project teams, manage complex interfaces across disciplines, coordinate delivery (including with offshore teams where required), and act as a client-facing trusted advisor—supporting pursuits, shaping scopes, and delivering profitable, high-quality work. 

What you will be doing 

• Lead structural delivery across major industrial/mining projects, setting direction from concept to detailed design and construction support.  

• Provide technical authority and assurance: design reviews, verification, risk management and governance across multiple projects.  

• Manage and grow client relationships—acting as a trusted advisor on scope, options, risk, constructability and delivery strategy.  

• Lead teams and mentor engineers, building capability, accountability and a high-performance, safety-focused culture.  

• Drive commercial outcomes: scope/fee development, resourcing, programme planning, margin and risk management, and disciplined project delivery.  

• Coordinate multidisciplinary interfaces (civil, mechanical, piping, electrical, drafting/BIM) and align delivery with offshore/distributed teams where .  

• Support work-winning through proposals, tender strategy, partner engagement and identifying repeat opportunities.  

Here are the key things you will need to ‘bring ideas to life’: 

• Significant experience leading structural design and delivery for industrial/mining infrastructure (process plants, materials handling, conveyor and transfer stations, pipe racks, heavy equipment support, structural steel and concrete design, foundations and brownfield upgrades).  

• Strong application of Australian Standards and local construction practices, including AS/NZS 1170, AS 4100, AS 3600 and relevant industry guidelines.  

• Proven leadership capability: mentoring and developing engineers, coordinating multidisciplinary deliverables, and providing robust technical review/assurance.  

• High commercial acumen with a proven record in work winning, client account leadership, fee/scope negotiation, delivery governance, and building repeat programs of work.  

• Confident client-facing communicator able to influence owners, EPCM/EPC partners, contractors and vendors with clear, pragmatic advice.  

• Degree qualified in Civil/Structural Engineering; Chartered (CPEng).  

Think you know Aurecon? You may be surprised. 
Aurecon’s strength has always been our people. When you join us, you’re joining a community that values leadership, technical excellence and bringing the best of our business to every client challenge. 

Ready to bring ideas to life? 

Then please apply. Remember, it’s you—your leadership, your commercial mindset, your technical expertise and how you bring ideas to life—that matters. Your background, individuality and unique needs will be valued. 
Visit aurecongroup.com to learn more or apply directly!