Principal Structural Engineer $200k+

PCR Talent; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

PCR Talent is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer in Sydney to take full technical leadership and strategic responsibility for the structural discipline.

The role requires steering the engineering team, delivering high-quality outcomes, and upholding professional standards across projects. You will own technical direction, ensure sustainable workloads, and mentor engineers in a growing consultancy.

Qualifications

• 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

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

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.