Structural Team Lead – Built Environment

Inertia Engineering · Brisbane, QLD, AU

Full-timePublished Jul 22, 2026

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About the role

Are you looking to advance your career into leadership?

We have exciting opportunity to lead a team of structural engineering professionals.

As the Structural Team Lead you will be responsible for leading a team of structural engineers and drafters in the delivery of projects across a wide range of sectors including Seniors Living / Aged Care, Aviation, Retail, Education, Industrial, Commercial and Residential.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure appropriate allocation of team resources, both internal and external, to successfully deliver services to client requirements and add value to client projects.
  • Be responsible for monitoring forecast and delivery of budgets for the team
  • Lead the delivery of projects in conjunction with providing guidance / oversight to others delivering projects within the team
  • Contribute to the leadership and direction of the group, including attendance at regular Senior Leadership Team meetings
  • Review the structural designs prepared by others for compliance with project requirements, standards and codes of practice.
  • Provide timely technical leadership to the team to ensure technical excellence in design and documentation.
  • Assist with the preparation of fee proposals and submissions and contribute to the development, growth and expansion of Inertia’s portfolio of clients and projects.
  • Provide leadership to a team of approx. 8-10 Engineers and Drafters including undertaking regular 1on1’s, goal setting and performance reviews.

About you:

  • Tertiary Qualification in Engineering with a minimum of 8 years industry experience.
  • Demonstrated and proven experience in managing a range of structural projects of varying size and complexity.
  • Strong business & financial acumen with the ability to analyse, interpret, summarise, resolve and report.
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills with the ability to influence and liaise with a wide range of stakeholders.
  • Strong organisational and time management skills with an ability to prioritise and manage workload, meet deadlines and adapt to changing circumstances.
  • Relevant industry membership – MIEAust, CPENG, RPEQ

About Us:

We will:

  • Recognise your efforts and celebrate your achievements.
  • Provide you with opportunities to use your creativity, experience and skills to deliver outstanding projects and succeed as a professional.
  • Support your desire to innovate, challenge the norm and push boundaries by enabling access to resources to enhance your knowledge and support your growth.
  • Foster a culture where teamwork is championed, collaboration is valued and balance is achieved by enjoying what we do and who we are.
  • Support your leadership journey through training opportunities and support from Senior Business leaders.
  • Pathway to progress toward Associate level and shareholding opportunity

For any questions relating to this role please contact sean.s@inertiaeng.com.au. Your application will be treated as strictly confidential.

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Skills

  • Leadership
  • Project Management

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