Principal Structural Engineer $200k+

Structural Jobs; Sydney; On-site; AUD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Structural Jobs in Sydney seeks a senior professional to step into a genuine Principal Structural Engineer role. You will have full authority across technical leadership, people management, and delivery performance, steering the discipline and team at a strategic level.

The position requires ownership of technical quality, sustainable workloads, and long-term professional thinking, delivering outcomes that align with client expectations and firm standards.

Qualifications

• Technical ownership of the structural discipline and quality.
• Leadership of engineers and technical processes.
• Accountability for project outcomes and delivery standards.

Responsibilities

• Overall technical stewardship of the structural discipline.
• Leadership of the business function, not just projects.
• Accountability for project outcomes, delivery standards, and professional systems.
• Direct leadership of engineers and technical processes.

Skills

Technical leadership

People management

Structural engineering

Delivery performance

Job description

PRINCIPAL STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
SYDNEY

An established consultancy is seeking a senior Structural Engineer to step into a genuine Principal role, with full authority across technical leadership, people management, and delivery performance.

This position is intended for someone who already operates at Principal level - setting direction, making decisions, and carrying accountability for both the work and the team behind it.

The Role

• Overall technical stewardship of the structural discipline
• Leadership of the business function, not just projects
• Accountability for project outcomes, delivery standards, and professional systems
• Direct leadership of engineers and technical processes

What’s Expected

• Clear ownership of technical quality and team performance
• Sensible, achievable workloads with realistic delivery planning
• Leadership grounded in sustainability, trust, and long term professional thinking

Package

• $200k+ total remuneration, aligned with scope, responsibility, and level of ownership

This opportunity will appeal to Principals who value autonomy, credibility, and building something sustainable - professionally and commercially.