Structural Design Lead

An opportunity is available for an experienced Structural Design Lead to join an established modular construction and manufacturing environment in South Australia.

This position will lead a structural design team responsible for producing detailed design and manufacturing documentation for modular building projects across Australia.

The role combines technical leadership, design governance and hands-on structural detailing, with a strong focus on quality, consistency and project delivery.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and support a team of structural designers and drafting personnel.
• Coordinate design workloads, documentation priorities and delivery schedules.
• Oversee structural detailing and production drawings for modular construction projects.
• Ensure engineering drawings and documentation meet manufacturing and construction requirements.
• Provide hands-on design and detailing support when required.
• Coordinate design changes, engineering inputs and technical documentation.
• Maintain design standards, quality assurance processes and drawing controls.
• Work closely with manufacturing, construction and engineering teams.
• Mentor design personnel and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Required skillset:

• Previous experience leading or coordinating structural design or drafting teams.
• FrameCAD experience essential.
• Strong structural detailing and steel-framed construction experience.
• Working knowledge of Revit, with proficiency in Tekla or similar design software also considered.
• Experience preparing production drawings and manufacturing documentation.
• Understanding of light-gauge steel framing and fabrication processes.
• Strong technical problem-solving and team leadership capability.
• Experience within modular, prefabricated or manufacturing environments highly regarded.
• Relevant building design, drafting, construction or engineering qualifications.

The position offers the opportunity to combine technical design experience with team leadership, with flexible working arrangements including a 9-day fortnight or hybrid options.