Due to an ever increasing demands for our services we require a Project Manager or/and Structural/Civil Engineer with experience in superintending remedial contractor work alongside our highly efficient and contented team.

It is desirable but not mandatory that applicants for this role is an RPEQ or able to achieve RPEQ status within the future and have previous construction/building remediation industry experience and a strong work ethic. Emphasis of industry experience is key

The day to day duties of this role are:

Site Inspections, site photo markups

Writing technical / expert reports based on your assessment and findings, reporting on cause(s) of damage, extent of damage and provide recommendations for remediation and repairs

Emails, communication, site minutes

Site Liaison /co-ordination with remedial contractors/building owners/Body Corporate Managers’/architects

Liaise with other team members on a daily basis

Help manage other consultants and projects

Ensure that quality, budget and project time frame milestones are met.

Administer projects, (claims, variations, reports, etc)

We seek interest from candidates with the following skills and experience:

Ability to formulate defect Inspection Reports and Technical Specifications

Excellent English grammar and writing skills which articulate the issue in an understandable format for clients to comprehend

Previous experience working within the same or very similar industry preferred

Experience on high rise building refurbishment preferred

Accuracy and attention to detail especially in written communications and reports

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Understanding of construction contracts with respect to superintendency

Demonstrated ability to negotiate and administer contracts

Excellent time management skills

Microsoft Word Excel skills

Experience with Space Gas/Blue Beam software

Familiarity with NCC and BCA, regulations,

Familiarity with construction Australian Standards

Decision making ability and leadership skills

Drivers license

As the ideal candidate you will have:

A Bachelor of Construction Management or Civil/Structural Engineering and/or

A Project Manager qualification

Strong Written (technical report writing) and Verbal Communication Skills

Strong Analytical and Technical Skills

Strong People and Organisational Skills

Strong Computer Literacy

Prior Experience in Forensic/Building Assessment preferred, but not essential

The ability to work autonomously, be thorough, methodical and with attention to detail

Structural Engineering Design and Site experience preferred.

Ability to travel between Brisbane, Gold and Sunshine Coasts as project dictates.

Able to work at heights e.g. inspections by swing stage

Drafting in AutoCAD and or similar would be an advantage but not essential

Rope access skills an advantage but not essential

A sense of humour and family values

The work at SWConsult is interesting, varied and challenging and will enable you to grow and develop strong Management and engineering skills that will lead to a secure career and a valued employee

Team Culture

SWConsult are a highly regarded and established forensic engineering consultancy working in a niche market servicing clients in SEQld since 2003. We provide consultancy and engineering advise to mainly Strata owners and Body Corporate Managers regarding structural and remedial issues on existing high rise unit or resort buildings. We pride ourselves that 95% of work come from referrals as we are well known in the area of high rise remediation by both Strata Managers, stake holders and remedial repair companies.

Our culture is one that promotes integrity, team spirit. Inclusiveness and autonomy. We are passionate about what we do, but have a fun, friendly and social working environment in which work life balance is a priority.

We are a multi-cultured equal opportunity employer who value our team and encourage a happy and inclusive Team Culture

To apply for this position, please submit your resume, along with a cover letter clearly outlining the relevant position, to [email protected]u

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for an interview.