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      Anyone know about Structural Engineering opportunities in Oz ?

      Hi all,

      I'm in the early stages of planning to relocate long term with young family to Oz and need to investigate my employment options so I know what/where we can afford.

      I work as a Civil/Structural Technician on all sorts of construction projects, using AutoCAD to produce 2D/3D construction information/drawings/schedules for building sub/superstructures in steelwork, concrete (inc. RC detailing) masonry, timber - all the usual suspects including piling works, drainage, externals, retaining walls and the like.

      I worked for 7 years as permanent employee but went freelance in 04 and now have my own Ltd. company in the UK, currently working, via an specialist structural recruitment co, for a consulting engineering firm called Buro Happold.

      Is there anyone around here who might be able to advise me on the following matters:
      • Any significant differences between UK & Oz structural design & construction technology & practices?
      • Permanent - v - Contract ?
      • Is there a market for freelancers in this field, and do they do the ltd. company thing like we do in the UK or are the tax rules different?
      • Whether to bother with the agencies or approach firms directly
      • Availability of work ? (we're considering Brisbane mainly but are openminded)
      • Salary expectations for both perm & contract roles
      My wife (OH?) and I also have hundreds of other questions but this probably isn't the right place for them.

      Any advice at all on any of the above would be much appreciated

      If you got this far, thanks for reading!

      Dan

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      I am an structrual engineer, same as above, and I have located to start a new life in Perth.
      Foucus on the opportunity!

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      Can you clarify whether you're a structural engineer (i.e. degree qualified) or a structural drafter (through apprenticeship or diploma). We employ both and the roles are very different.

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      This thread is nearly five years old, no need to resurrect it.

     

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