Location: Sydney, NSW
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $120,000 – $140,000 annually, depending on experience
About Edward Jacobs
Edward Jacobs is an engineering recruitment consultancy connecting experienced engineering professionals with leading companies across Australia.
We work closely with both our clients and candidates to understand their technical experience, career goals and what each organisation needs, allowing us to create the right long-term match.
About the Opportunity
Edward Jacobs is currently working with a growing multidisciplinary engineering consultancy in Sydney that is looking to appoint a Forensic Engineer to support the continued growth of its NSW operation.
This role is suited to an engineer with experience in forensic engineering, building investigations and property assessments, who enjoys combining technical analysis with site inspections, client communication and detailed report writing.
The successful candidate will take ownership of investigations from the initial brief through to the final report, working with clients, contractors and external technical specialists to identify issues and develop practical engineering solutions.
The majority of work will involve residential properties and insurance-related assessments, with some exposure to commercial buildings and warehouses.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct property and site inspections
- Investigate building and structural issues
- Review drawings, plans and other relevant documentation
- Identify and assess defects and engineering issues
- Apply fundamental engineering principles to determine causes and appropriate solutions
- Liaise with clients, contractors and external consultants
- Coordinate with specialist suppliers where required, including geotechnical and concrete scanning providers
- Prepare detailed technical forensic reports
- Manage investigations from initial brief through to final reporting
- Prepare quotations and communicate with clients throughout the investigation process
- Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers as you progress within the business
About You
We are looking for a Forensic Engineer with:
- 3+ years of relevant forensic engineering experience, with 5+ years preferred
- Experience conducting property and site inspections
- Strong technical report writing skills
- Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals and first-principles problem solving
- Ability to independently investigate engineering issues and develop practical solutions
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- A proactive and accountable approach
- Ability to take ownership of projects and investigations
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment
Experience with residential buildings, insurance assessments, commercial structures or building defect investigations will be highly regarded.
What You Can Expect
- $120,000 – $140,000 annually, depending on experience
- Strong opportunities for career progression
- Opportunity to play an important role in the growth of the NSW operation
- Significant client interaction and responsibility
- Varied work across site investigations, technical analysis and report writing
- Training and professional development support
- Support for relevant technical courses and professional/Chartered development
- Potential salary review and/or bonus following the six-month probation period based on performance
- Hybrid working opportunities following probation
- Opportunity to develop into a technical leadership and mentoring role
Why Work With Edward Jacobs?
At Edward Jacobs, we don't want engineers to constantly search through job boards looking for their next opportunity.
We work closely with our clients and candidates through exclusive engagements, allowing us to understand what both sides are looking for and identify opportunities that genuinely align with your experience and career goals.
You focus on your engineering career. We focus on finding the right opportunity for you.
If you're a Forensic Engineer looking for your next opportunity in Sydney, we'd like to hear from you.
How to Apply
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please send your CV to [email protected]
Pay: $100,000.00 – $140,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
