Forensic Structural Engineer (Brisbane) (Queensland)

Forensic Structural Engineer Location: Melbourne / BrisbaneType: Full time. You will have both forensic and design engineering responsibilities. Conduct thorough investigations to determine the cause of damage for insurance claims or asset/building owners, preparing detailed causation reports and scopes of work. You will also develop comprehensive design packages for repair and remediation of identified damage. Responsibilities
- Inspect and assess the condition of existing buildings and structures to determine the cause of damage.
- Identify design and construction defects with reference to code and damage causation.
- Collect data using photographic equipment.
- Accurately and thoroughly record data whilst on site.
- Prepare detailed computations for the repair of small to medium structures.
- Deliver design documentation including drawings, specifications, and reports.
- Provide construction‑phase support on a wide array of projects. Qualifications
- At least 5 years' industry experience, with experience as a forensic engineer preferred.
- Bachelor of Civil or Structural Engineering.
- Member of Engineers Australia (MIEAust).
- Chartered Engineer and/or registered on the National Engineers Register (NER).
- Interstate accreditations considered, including Registered Building Practitioner, Victoria (RPEV) and Registered Skilled Engineer, Queensland (RPEQ).
- Proven experience with structural design software such as Spacegass, StructuralToolkit, etc.
- Sound knowledge of the insurance industry (claims lifecycle), including legislative framework, applicable codes and products. Advantages
- Hybrid working arrangement.
- Access to over 15,000 courses on demand through Sedgwick Australia University.
- +0.5% superannuation over the Superannuation Guarantee.
- Domestic and International career pathways.
- Colleague resource groups fostering an inclusive workplace. We are an equal‑opportunity employer, recognised by the Diversity Council of Australia, and committed to fair and accessible recruitment. If you require special accommodations when applying, please let us know. If you are successful, you will be required to complete reference checks, mandatory background checks, including a police check and confirmation of work rights. Deadline to apply: 14 June 2023 (29 days remaining). #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rhiwc