Structural & Civil Engineer

AHB Group | Derrimut, Melbourne VIC

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $100,000 – $130,000 per annum + superannuation (commensurate with experience)

Join one of Victoria’s leading residential builders and contribute your structural engineering expertise to delivering quality developments across Melbourne and regional Victoria.

About Us

The AHB Group is one of Australia’s largest and fastest-growing residential building companies, ranked #1 builder in Victoria and among the top builders nationally. Since 2005, our team has helped thousands of families realise their dream of home ownership through our diverse portfolio of brands including Sherridon Homes, Royston Homes and more.

We are now seeking an experienced Structural & Civil Engineer to join our engineering team at our Derrimut head office.

This is a full-time permanent role working Monday to Friday, 8.30 am to 5.00 pm, with one day of WFH flexibility.

The Opportunity

You will play a key role in the structural design of diverse developments, producing construction documentation, and providing on-site technical support from design through to construction completion.

This is a hands-on technical role involving a mix of design office work and site visits across metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria. You will collaborate closely with internal teams including construction, pre-construction, and project management to ensure smooth project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

1. Carry out structural design and analysis for reinforced concrete and steel structures, including advanced load modelling and member capacity assessments

2. Produce detailed construction drawings, engineering specifications, and structural calculation reports

3. Conduct site inspections during construction to verify design compliance and provide practical technical guidance to resolve on-site issues such as design-to-site variances, alternative material approvals, and staging complexities

4. Design foundations and retaining walls, integrating geotechnical findings for various soil conditions

5. Review and assess shop drawings, connection details, and construction methodology submitted by subcontractors and suppliers

6. Coordinate with architects, project managers, building surveyors, and other disciplines to ensure design alignment and timely project delivery

7. Prepare technical documentation for tender submissions and project proposals

About You

Essential Criteria

1. Bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline

2. Minimum 5 years of experience in structural design and analysis, with demonstrated expertise in reinforced concrete and steel structures

3. Proficiency in AutoCAD for producing engineering drawings and documentation

4. Strong capability in structural analysis and finite element software such as SAP2000, ABAQUS, ETABS, or equivalent advanced tools

5. Solid understanding of structural design principles with the ability to apply relevant Australian Standards (AS 3600, AS 4100, AS 1170 series) or equivalent international design codes

6. Experience in seismic design, structural dynamics, or handling complex/large-scale building projects

7. Proven ability to provide on-site construction support and resolve technical challenges during the building phase

8. Current valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel to project sites

Desirable Criteria

1. Master’s degree in Structural Engineering or a related field

2. Solid understanding of footing design for reactive soils (AS 2870) and Australian residential building methods, including timber framing systems

3. Familiarity with BIM workflows and software such as Revit

4. Registration or eligibility for registration as a Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) with Engineers Australia

5. Experience preparing structural reports and documentation for award-winning or high-profile projects

Why Join Us?

1. Join Victoria’s #1 volume builder

2. Competitive salary of $100,000 – $130,000 + super with annual performance reviews

3. One day WFH flexibility

4. Work with a collaborative and supportive team

5. Genuine career progression opportunities within a growing business

6. Pathways for professional accreditation and career development

7. Onsite parking

8. Team lunches and lunch-time walks

9. Legendary company events

If you have the skillset and more importantly the drive to contribute to one of Australia’s fastest-growing building companies, then we would recommend you apply today and our team will be in touch with you.

As a market leader, AHB Group can offer a variety of progression within the company for the excelling employee, why not take the opportunity and meet with us.

Apply online today with your CV and cover letter.

Applicants must have full working rights in Australia or be eligible to obtain the relevant visa to work in Australia.

AHB Group is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background.

To all our agency partners and other prospective recruiters, we are confident of fulfilling this role ourselves.