Structural Engineer - Forensics
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- Born over a decade ago out of the Australian property and construction boom, Sonda carved a niche by matching engineers to projects that shape their environment.
- They’ve positioned themselves as trusted connectors — with clients including top-tier engineering firms and consultancies across major cities in Australia.
- Typical assignments range from civil design for land subdivisions to complex traffic modelling, hydraulic and environmental consultancy roles.
- Their projects span land and urban development, transport infrastructure, water engineering and ecological design — bridging natural and built environments.
- The agency’s deep sector focus means they handle everything from bridge and tunnel engineering to landscape architecture and digital drafting roles.
- Sonda’s model thrives on personalised service — from early-stage candidate conversations to discreet offer negotiation and post-start support.
- A standout: they maintain close ties post-placement, guiding new recruits through their first weeks to ensure smooth onboarding.
- Although boutique in size, Sonda operates with confidence and reach — influencing high-impact engineering projects across Australia.
Description
team development
office based
collaboration
- Work for a developing team with character, in their centrally based office.
Requirements
forensics
structural engineer
5-15 yrs
report writing
senior engineer
travel
If you have 5-15 years’ experience in Australia and have worked in a similar role before, we’d love to hear from you. We are seeking high-energy contributors who take accountability professionally. If you’re this way inclined, you’ll be supported here.
This is an established Melbourne forensics team of thirteen staff, with extensive work in Melbourne. We are looking for a Senior Engineer who can manage their own time.
You’ll have worked as a Structural Engineer before, in a forensics team. You’ll know how the average day runs. You’ll know it’s a varied and busy week – with time in office and on-site and changing demands when you have urgent work called in.
You’ll have experience writing forensic engineering reports and an interest in remedial / insurance projects.
- 360 degree Forensics role - on site and report writing.
- Projects across Victoria – will require travel from time to time.
Benefits
You’ll have agency to run your own, varied work, liaising directly with clients (mostly insurers). There’s a sense of responsibility here and a really supportive team culture in Melbourne.
- Sociable team – but not living in each other’s pockets
- Opportunity to build your reputation, your network, in the consulting space and create a brand for yourself.
- Learning opportunity - or - an opportunity to share knowledge with others
- Mature work environment - low drama, stress free - run your own day
- Collaborative and engaged team, sociable team, a fun place to work.
- Salary: to suit experience. Likely between $100k and $150k p/a plus Super.
- 1-2 days site work (car provided for these days).
- Mature work environment with a flat structure.