Principal Structural Engineer - circa $220k

PCR Talent; Sydney; On-site; AUD 200,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

PCR Talent in Australia 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 opportunity targets someone already operating at Principal level, capable of setting direction, making decisive calls, and taking accountability for both the work and the team behind it.

Qualifications

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

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: $200K+

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.