Job Description

General information

Name

Principal Structural Engineer

Ref #

1272874

Date

Monday, August 3, 2026

City

Osborne Park

State

Western Australia

Country

Australia

Department

Engineering

Business unit

Design

Description & Requirements

If you’re looking for a career with a company that has a ‘Can Do’ attitude, then look no further than Primero. We’re a team of skilled and determined problem solvers, who back our projects, and each other. We’re energised by our culture, anchored by our values, and driven to deliver for our clients. Join us if you take pride in having a ‘Can Do’ attitude.

About Us

Primero, a subsidiary of NRW Holdings, is a multi-national engineering, procurement, and construction business. Since we were founded in 2011, we’ve grown and diversified, delivering projects in over ten different countries, spanning five continents, from locations in Australia and North America. Our rapid growth is testament to our ability to deliver quality project outcomes, safely and on time.

Working with us you’ll learn from some of the brightest and smartest minds in the business, while delivering important projects throughout Australia and overseas, giving you the opportunity to gain access to unique experiences across a huge range of sectors, from gold to lithium and new energy.

Find out what a career at Primero can do for you.

Your Opportunity

We are looking for a Principal Structural Engineer join our Engineering Team. Reporting to the Civil/Structural Discipline Manager you will be required to work across a continuous succession of projects as they progress through the project lifecyclefrom early concept development, detailed design, construction and commissioning.

This role will be based at our new Head Office on St Georges Tce, Perth. Adjacent to the train station, the City office has state of the art end of journey facilities, including secure storage for bicycles and scooters, a gym, tennis court, basketball hoop and a swimming pool available for all Primero employees.

Your Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage structural engineering and design teams on small to large projects.
Undertake and deliver structural engineering design solutions for mining/minerals processing, resource sector, and energy projects.
Deliver authoritative technical guidance and develop robust, fit-for-purpose, practical, and constructable engineering solutions for clients and key project stakeholders.
Ensure structural designs comply with applicable legislation, standards, client, third party, and project requirements.
Undertake the review, verification, and formal approval of structural calculations, technical reports, specifications, and associated design deliverables.
Contribute to the development of project plans, schedules, budgets, and discipline‑specific resource allocations.
Provide mentorship and structured development to engineers, cultivating technical excellence and sustained professional growth.
Support the advancement of continuous improvement initiatives and the refinement of engineering standards.
Ensure structural designs are delivered in accordance with the project budget and schedule.
Ensure structural designs are fit for purpose and consider all aspects including, cost, constructability, operability and maintainability.
Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering and design teams to achieve integrated project outcomes.
Engage with clients, vendors and stakeholders to resolve technical issues and support project execution.
Assist with studies and tenders.

What You ‘Can Do’

Bachelor of Civil Engineering (recognised by IEAust).
15+ years’ structural engineering and project delivery experience in the design of steel and concrete structures for the mining/mineral processing, resource, and heavy industrial sectors.
A team player with the ability to work collaboratively within the structural team, and other multi-disciplined project teams.
Proven leadership of structural engineering and design teams on small to large projects.
Proven experience in the mining/minerals processing, resource, and heavy industrial sectors.
Thorough knowledge and practical application of design theories, principles and practices.
Thorough knowledge and practical application of relevant industry standards and codes of practice.
Proven experience with structural engineering software packages such as Space Gass and Strand7 is essential.
Ability to rapidly understand and assimilate project and client specific requirements.
Proven experience with development of technical engineering documents, drawings, schedules, and models.
Site experience during construction is advantageous.
Demonstrated planning and organisation skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Commitment to continued professional development.
Strong work ethic.

What we ‘Can Do’ for you:

Competitive Compensation
Flexible Working Arrangements
Career Opportunities
Paid Parental Leave
Health and Wellbeing Support
Benefits & Discounts
Employee Referral Rewards

If you're looking for a career where you experience more 'Can Do', then we're the team for you.

Find out what a Primero career Can Do for you.

APPLY NOW

If you believe you have what it takes and want to work for a company who put its people first, please apply now.

Primero is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages female, veteran and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.

About Primero

Primero is a leading multidisciplinary engineering, procurement, and construction company specialising in delivering comprehensive, fully integrated solutions to the mining, energy and resource sectors. From feasibility studies and early-stage design to construction, operations and ongoing maintenance and sustaining capital services, our expertise spans the entire project lifecycle. By leveraging our extensive industry knowledge and resources, we provide tailored solutions that meet the unique challenges of our clients, ensuring success from concept through to operations.

Primero is a wholly-owned subsidiary of publicly listed NRW Holdings (ASX: NWH).

Industry

Oil, Gas & Mining

Company Size

501-1,000 employees

Headquarters

Osborne Park, AU

Year Founded

2011

Website

primero.com.au

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