About the Client

Our client is one of Australia's leading and most trusted scaffolding companies, with over four

decades of experience shaping the country's scaffolding industry. With offices in Melbourne and

Sydney, they serve a broad range of industries including commercial construction, industrial,

and defence. Their portfolio includes landmark projects such as the Westgate Bridge

strengthening, BAE Shipyards, and the Longford Gas Plant.

About the Role

Our client is looking for an experienced Scaffolding Design Engineer to join the team on a

remote basis. In this role, you will be responsible for producing formwork, shoring, and

scaffolding designs that comply with Australian standards, while providing expert technical

guidance to both clients and internal staff. You will play a key part in upholding the company's

strong culture of safety, quality, and technical excellence across all projects.

Responsibilities / Role Description

● Provide the design of formwork, shoring, and scaffolding solutions in accordance with

Australian standards, maintaining efficient and effective use of time throughout the

project lifecycle.

● Deliver technical advice on all products to customers and associate employees, serving

as a reliable and knowledgeable resource across the organisation.

● Ensure all work is carried out safely and in compliance with workplace health and safety

guidelines, quality rules, and applicable country regulations.

● Actively promote leading technical service standards and demonstrate leadership by

example in all aspects of the role.

● Develop a thorough understanding of products and technical design strategies to support

continuous improvement and innovation.

● Perform wind load calculations based on containment requirements.

● Assess and determine point loading requirements in construction scenarios.

Qualifications

● Demonstrated scaffolding design experience with a strong working knowledge of

formwork, falsework, and shoring systems.

● Proficiency in AutoCAD for producing detailed engineering drawings and design

documentation.

● Working knowledge of SketchUp for 3D modelling and visualisation of scaffolding and

formwork structures.

● Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective working

relationships at all levels of an organisation.

● Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical

information clearly and concisely.

● Ability to liaise professionally with individuals from diverse cultural and professional

backgrounds.

● Depth of experience in a similar role, covering all aspects of formwork, falsework, and

scaffolding design.

Nice to Have

● Relevant engineering degree or diploma in civil, structural, or construction engineering.

● Familiarity with Australian Standards related to scaffolding and temporary structures

(e.g., AS/NZS 1576, AS 3610).

● Experience working on large-scale commercial, industrial, or infrastructure projects in

Australia.

● Background in wind load analysis and structural point loading methodologies within a

construction context.

● Prior exposure to ISO 45001 or similar health and safety management systems.

Why Join Us

● Work with one of Australia's most established and respected scaffolding companies, with

40+ years of industry history.

● Contribute to landmark projects across commercial construction, industrial, and defence

sectors nationwide.

● Join a company that invests in its people through continuous training, development, and

a strong safety culture.

● Enjoy the flexibility of a remote work setup while taking on technically meaningful and

varied design challenges.

● Outstaffer provides full employment benefits, HR support, and career development as

your Employer of Record.