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As our Brisbane Infrastructure team continues to grow, we're seeking an experienced Principal Structural Engineer to provide technical leadership across a diverse portfolio of transport, civil infrastructure and building projects.\nThis is an opportunity to take a leading role within a highly respected multidisciplinary team, influencing major projects while mentoring the next generation of structural engineers.\nThe Opportunity\nReporting to the Queensland Structural Discipline Manager, you will act as a senior technical leader, delivering complex structural engineering solutions and providing authoritative advice across a range of infrastructure projects. 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