Engineering Manager

Davies Ross Consulting Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Davies Ross Consulting Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Senior/Principal Engineer to progress into an Engineering Manager role in Sydney’s Pyrmont. You will lead an established team, oversee remedial, façade and structural rehabilitation projects, and work directly with Directors to help grow the business.

Ideal candidates hold a Civil/Structural Engineering degree with 8–10+ years of relevant experience, strong leadership, and client-facing abilities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (required).
• 8–10+ years of engineering experience with remedial/structural projects.
• Strong background in remedial engineering, structural rehabilitation or building defects.
• Experience leading projects and guiding other engineers.
• Good understanding of concrete repair, façade remediation and building structures.
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercial awareness and solid project delivery capability.
• Excellent communication, organization and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support and mentor a team of structural and remedial engineers.
• Oversee remedial, façade and structural rehabilitation projects.
• Provide technical guidance and review engineering reports, designs and documentation.
• Manage project delivery, programmes, budgets and commercial outcomes.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and contractors.
• Support team development, resource planning and technical standards.
• Work closely with Directors on operational improvements and business growth.
• Ensure projects are delivered to a high technical and professional standard.

Skills

Engineering Leadership

Remedial Engineering

Structural Rehabilitation

Project Management

Client Management

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Civil/Structural Engineering

Job description

Davies Ross Consulting Pty Ltd - Sydney CBD NSW

Engineering Manager | Structural & Remedial Engineering | Sydney

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior, Principal or Engineering Manager to join a growing remedial engineering consultancy in Pyrmont. Lead an established team, oversee technically interesting projects and work directly with the Directors to help develop the business.

About the Business

Our client is a well-established and growing engineering consultancy specialising in remedial engineering, façade remediation and structural rehabilitation.

Based in Pyrmont, the business has built a strong reputation through its technical expertise and long-standing client relationships, delivering projects across residential, commercial and government sectors.

Their portfolio includes remedial and structural rehabilitation projects ranging from approximately $2 million to $15 million+, providing exposure to a diverse range of technical and construction challenges.

With continued growth, they're looking to appoint an experienced engineer who can take on a leadership role and contribute to the ongoing development of the business.

The Opportunity

This position would suit an experienced Senior or Principal Engineer looking to progress into management, or an existing Engineering Manager seeking greater responsibility within a growing consultancy.

Working directly with the Directors, you'll lead and support a team of engineers while remaining actively involved in the technical and commercial delivery of remedial projects.

You'll have the opportunity to influence how the team operates, develop junior engineers, strengthen client relationships and contribute to the wider direction of the business.

They're looking for someone who combines strong technical knowledge with excellent communication skills, a proactive attitude and a genuine interest in developing people.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, support and mentor a team of structural and remedial engineers

• Oversee remedial, façade and structural rehabilitation projects

• Provide technical guidance and review engineering reports, designs and documentation

• Manage project delivery, programmes, budgets and commercial outcomes

• Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and contractors

• Support team development, resource planning and technical standards

• Work closely with Directors on operational improvements and business growth

• Ensure projects are delivered to a high technical and professional standard

About You

You’ll ideally have:

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

• Approximately 8-10+ years' engineering experience

• Strong technical background in remedial engineering, structural rehabilitation or building defects

• Experience managing projects and providing technical guidance to other engineers

• Good understanding of concrete repair, façade remediation and building structures

• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills

• Commercial awareness and good project delivery capability

• Excellent communication, organization and problem-solving skills

• Genuine interest in mentoring engineers and contributing to business development

We're also interested in speaking with Senior or Principal Engineers who have strong technical capability and are ready to take the next step into leadership.

CPEng accreditation and experience with the Design and Building Practitioners Act would be highly regarded.

What's in it for you?

• Genuine opportunity to step into or further develop your engineering leadership career

• Work directly with experienced Directors

• Lead and mentor an established engineering team

• Diverse and technically interesting remedial and structural projects

• Opportunity to influence technical standards and business direction

• Join a growing consultancy with an established client base and strong project pipeline

• Collaborative, down-to-earth team environment

• Long-term career progression and professional development

• Pyrmont office, close to Sydney CBD

If you're an experienced Structural or Remedial Engineer looking for greater responsibility, leadership opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful contribution to a growing consultancy, we'd be keen to hear from you.