Associate Director - Structural
ADG Engineers
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Job Description
About ADG Engineers
ADG Engineers is a national employee-owned engineering consultancy renowned for delivering innovative and sustainable solutions across Australia in civil and infrastructure, structures, and temporary works. We pride ourselves on our commitment to technical excellence, client satisfaction, and fostering a collaborative work environment. At ADG, we design with purpose, to make a difference.
About The Team
Our Structures Team focuses on designing structures that meet client requirements and positively impact the community. The team delivers value engineering solutions by creating structures with performance efficiencies and leverages market and industry connections to achieve results. We provide a range of services across Australia in multiple sectors, focusing on the development of safe, considered, and innovative solutions for complex construction challenges. Our team prides itself on seamlessly working with project stakeholders, ensuring solutions are developed collaboratively and with full consideration of project implications.
About The Role
Our Sydney office is actively seeking an Associate Director - Structural with significant engineering design experience, strong communication skills, and a desire to lead and mentor developing engineers within the group. This pivotal role within the Sydney Structures team involves managing projects and future work pipelines, interfacing with key clients, conducting business development activities, and developing and mentoring a team.
Key Responsibilities and Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering
- Chartered member (CPEng) of Engineers Australia
- Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ)
- Ideally 15+ years demonstrated experience in structural engineering
- Strong understanding of Australian design codes and standards
- Demonstrated experience at a senior level in project design and commercial outcomes
- Experience in writing tenders and proposals, leading projects, and communicating with clients
- An innovative and 'out of the box' attitude to solutions and designs
- Ability to critically assess and review designs by others
- Ability to develop their own team and client base
- Ability to win work with support from the Structures Team
What's in it for you?
ADG values your professional development, offering exposure across all facets of design and project delivery to expand your skillset. We are committed to attracting, retaining, and developing our talent, rewarding staff at every level as we work together to deliver the highest standards in engineering and services. In return for your dedication, you will be rewarded with:
- Competitive salary package
- Flexible work environment
- Active social calendar
- Birthday Leave after 12 months of service
- Paid Parental Leave scheme
- Five weeks annual leave after 5 years of service
- Employee assistance program
ADG promotes an Equal Employment Opportunity workplace. If you want to be part of our team, please contact us via the 'apply online' button below and include your resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
Key skills/competency
- Structural Engineering
- Project Management
- Client Relationship Management
- Business Development
- Team Leadership
- Mentoring
- Australian Design Codes
- Tender Writing
- Value Engineering
- Design Review
How to Get Hired at ADG Engineers
- Research ADG Engineers' culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your extensive structural engineering experience, leadership skills, and success in project and client management for the Associate Director - Structural role.
- Showcase your technical expertise: Emphasize your deep understanding of Australian design codes, experience with tendering, and ability to deliver commercially viable design solutions.
- Prepare for behavioral interviews: Practice articulating how your leadership, mentoring, and business development experience aligns with ADG Engineers' collaborative and client-focused approach.
- Demonstrate innovation: Be ready to discuss specific examples of 'out of the box' solutions or value engineering you've implemented in past structural projects.
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