Structural Steel Engineering South Australia.
Structural steel solutions for the builds that can’t afford to fail.
We start by bringing together a team of experts across design, surveying, drafting, engineering, fabrication and surface treatment, logistics and erection to ask questions others don’t and find efficiencies others can’t.
Cost with certainty. By designing, fabricating, preparing and painting all our steel under one roof we have the end-to-end control to offer certainty of costs – so no expensive hold-ups, knock-on effects or mystery charges.
Our facilities and equipment are set up to handle the heaviest, largest and most complex parts of any project; and over 40 years we’ve completed some of Australia’s most notable ones, all with an industry-leading safety record.
Helping the community isn’t something many structural steel engineers boast about, but as a multi-generation family owned business, contributing to our community is part of our DNA – and it’s what sets us apart.
We start by bringing together a team of experts across design, surveying, drafting, engineering, fabrication and surface treatment, logistics and erection to ask questions others don’t and find efficiencies others can’t.
Cost with certainty. By designing, fabricating, preparing and painting all our steel under one roof we have the end-to-end control to offer certainty of costs – so no expensive hold-ups, knock-on effects or mystery charges.
Our facilities and equipment are set up to handle the heaviest, largest and most complex parts of any project; and over 40 years we’ve completed some of Australia’s most notable ones, all with an industry-leading safety record.
Helping the community isn’t something many structural steel engineers boast about, but as a multi-generation family owned business, contributing to our community is part of our DNA – and it’s what sets us apart.
Trusted By
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FEATURED SOLUTION
Delivering infrastructure upgrades through complex steel fabrication and installation across
the Regency to Pym corridor. -
FEATURED SOLUTION
Supporting the transformation of Oaklands Railway Station with
large-scale structural steel solutions delivered safely, efficiently, and on schedule. -
FEATURED SOLUTION
Due to the age and condition of the existing building, mounting overhead gantry cranes directly was not feasible.
Boweng solved this by implementing a packer plate system, allowing for compliant installation tolerances. -
FEATURED SOLUTION
Complex bridge installation was delivered, creating safer, more accessible
connections for the local community. -
FEATURED SOLUTION
A 50m pedestrian bridge delivered with precision engineering to improve connectivity and
commuter access at Wayville Station. Built to handle complexity at scale.
The Team Behind Your Project Success
Behind every successful project is our investment in people. With 60+ staff, 40+ apprentices trained, and 5+ year average tenure, this workforce stability means consistent quality and reliability for your projects. Our riverside South Australian location fosters both country camaraderie and big-city capability.
111%
Employee Growth Rate – 5yr Ave
67+
full-time staff
84%
Staff satisfaction – 5yr Ave
82%
Company
Satisfaction
55+
Apprentices & trainees who are intraining or have completed their certificate and are now fully qualified
30+
Number of community and business awards we’ve won in the past 15 years
100%
SA owned, multi-generation family business
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111%
Employee Growth Rate - 5yr Ave -
60
full-time staff -
84%
Staff satisfaction - 5yr Ave -
82%
Company Satisfaction
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40+
apprentices & trainees who have completed their certificate and are now fully qualified -
30+
Number of community and business awards we've won in the past 15 years -
100%
SA owned, multi-generation family business
Current Career Opportunities
Our commitment to apprenticeships and traineeships drives the development of a skilled workforce where together we thrive. Our fabrication apprenticeship programmes provide hands-on experience in metal fabrication, boilermaking and welding across diverse projects. We also offer specialist traineeship in business administration and surface treatment facility operations.
- Permanent
- Full time
- $90 – $100k
- Assist to deliver high end infrastructure projects
- Diversity of tasks with detailed procedures to help you thrive
- Be part of a team that makes a difference
- Enjoy making your manager (and your team) shine
- Digital QA Enablement
- Production Readiness & Planning Support
- Compliance & Reporting
- Continuous Improvement
- Permanent Full Time (6 month probation)
- Immediate Start
- Salary $100 – $140,000 + Incentives available
- Minimum 5 years Project Management Experience
- Up to $50/hour
- $5,000 Recruitment Bonus Available Now!*
- Jump on it & Join Team Boweng
*conditions apply
Bowhill Engineering values the importance of work experience to regional students, in providing, on the job learning in a specific vocation and industry knowledge to assist in career planning and work experience completion requirements for VET study.
Whether it’s boating on the Murray, camping trips, BBQs, or our legendary Celebration Hour Fridays, we believe strong communities create strong teams.
Location & Facilities
Located in Bowhill, South Australia, our facilities feature 2,500 m² workshops, cranes, jinkers, and 20,000 m² storage to deliver projects up to 100 t and 70 m in length.
Capabilities
From bridges to marine and mining, we deliver heavy structural steel projects with scale and precision up to 10,000 t annually
3,500 m2
workshop floor area +
5 hectares of hardstand
2000t annual capacity
140t on-site
movement capability
Aust certification
to highest level
8m wide
Blast chamber coating
of 50+m long items
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3,500 m2
workshop floor area + 5 hectares of hardstand -
2000t annual capacity -
140t on-site
movement capability -
Aust certification to highest level -
8m wide
Blast chamber coating of 50+m long items -
Extensive network of specialist suppliers
