Short Description
We are now looking for a confident and experienced Forensic Engineer with over 5 years of local experience

• An environment that challenges and welcomes innovation
• Leaders that nurture, support and develop the leader within
• Global organisation that is growing quickly

Full Job Description
We are now looking for a confident and experienced Forensic Engineer with over 5 years of local experience who is looking for their next challenge with a fast growing global firm.
Be part of a continually growing organisation and motivated team with a role geared towards your professional development.

Your role will include, but will not be limited to:

• Schedule field inspections and work with specialist service providers to effectively assess forensic investigations.
• Conduct unbiased forensic site inspections in both metropolitan and regional NSW (incl. interstate as needed), and analyse failures involving a variety of residential, commercial and industrial structures.
• Prepare written reports that document cause of distress/failure, extent of loss and recommended remediation for all types of structures.
• Prepare documentation detailing the rectification and remedial repair solutions for onsite construction issues and damaged structures.
• Quotation preparation and client liaison.
• Check reports written by forensic engineers to ensure a high quality product is delivered to the client.

You will need to have:

• A minimum qualification of Bachelor Degree in Engineering – Civil and Structural
• CPEng preferrable but not essential
• 5-10 years of structural engineering experience, particularly in residential and/or housing projects in Australia.
• Sound knowledge of engineering first principles, residential footing/slab design, timber/steel residential framing design, civil/storm water design.
• A thorough knowledge of the Building Code of Australia and relevant Australian Standards, particularly those relating to residential, industrial and commercial projects.
• Experience working with legal firms and insurance companies is essential.
• A valid and current drivers license.
• Ability to liaise with a range of stakeholders in a professional and productive manner.
• Strong time management/organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Ability to handle pressure in a fast-paced service environment.
• Excellent verbal communication skills, with ability to liaise in a friendly manner
• Good data entry skills with eye for detail
• Ability to quickly adapt to changes in the work environment

On Offer

• Laptop & mobile phone
• Ongoing training and professional development
• An environment that challenges and welcomes innovation
• Be part of a company that invests in its people and technology
• Leaders that nurture, support and develop the leader within
• A team that is friendly and supportive
• Flexible work environment
• Autonomy

If you would like to be considered for this brilliant opportunity, please email an updated cv to emma.clark@ascension-global.com.au