Structural (Materials) Engineer

Job Description

Brilliant people trusted to do brilliant things

Mott MacDonald is a vibrant and forward-thinking engineering, management, and development consultancy. Working together as a global team we plan, design, deliver and maintain the transport, energy, water, buildings, and wider infrastructure that is integral to people’s daily lives. We value excellence in every dimension of our business and continuously seek opportunities to improve what we do and how we do it.

We employ brilliant people who combine their diverse skills and experiences to achieve brilliant things. Whether you want to specialise or broaden your experience, you'll be supported by global specialists eager to share their expertise. With numerous opportunities to learn and grow, the possibilities are as diverse as our people. Working as a connected global team, we deliver impactful projects that shape the future.

Your Opportunity

Due to recent large project wins, we have an exciting opportunity for a Materials Engineer to be part of our Materials team in Melbourne. In this varied role you will have an opportunity to get experience working on major Australian and international infrastructure projects. You will be involved in both new design and existing asset assessment in this role. You will support delivery of materials engineering and durability services across major infrastructure projects, with a focus on practical, inspection-led assessment and long-term asset performance.

In this role you will:

• Develop and review durability strategies for concrete, steel, and composite structures

• Undertake condition assessments and service life evaluations

• Interpret inspection data and providing engineering judgement on asset performance

• Prepare technical reports and remediation recommendations

• Provide input across design, construction, and maintenance phases

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams

• Contribute to proposals and technical submissions

About you

Essential requirements:

• Degree in Materials Engineering or related discipline

• 3 - 5 years’ experience in infrastructure materials or durability engineering

• Experience in inspection, condition assessment, or asset remediation

• Strong understanding of durability, material performance, and service life design

• Ability to apply engineering judgement to real-world asset condition issues

Desirable:

• Experience working on major infrastructure projects

• Chartered or working towards chartership

Our company, values, and benefits

Mott MacDonald celebrates diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive work environment that values work-life balance, diversity, inclusion, and equity. We welcome diverse applicants, including First Nations People, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people of all genders, neurodiversity, cultural backgrounds, age groups, and those with intersectional identities.

We offer a range of diverse benefits and facilities to make this a great place to be, including:

• Agile working environment, supporting our people to work flexibly

• Discretionary Group and Personal Performance Bonuses for eligible employees

• Employee resource groups including the Inclusive Network for Women, Corporate Social Responsibility and more

• Annual Health Checks and ongoing professional development

You've got this!

We endorse a diverse and inclusive workplace, and look to provide suitable opportunities for employees . Please apply if you are interested !

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