Principal Structural Engineer - Path to Associate Director

PCR Talent; Sydney; On-site; AUD 236,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

PCR Talent is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer in Australia to stay hands-on with engineering while developing client, commercial and leadership capabilities aimed at Associate Director progression.

The role emphasizes maintaining direct client relationships, technical direction, mentoring teams and leading project delivery, with a focus on substantial building structures and a strong professional reputation in the Australian market.

Qualifications

• Strong reputation in Australian structural engineering market with building structures focus.
• CPEng would be highly regarded.
• Ability to manage clients, people and project performance while staying hands-on when required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain direct relationships with key clients.
• Understand client needs and ensure delivery by the team.
• Develop existing clients and identify new opportunities.
• Lead, mentor and develop structural engineers.
• Manage resources, programmes and project deliverables.
• Provide senior technical direction and design reviews.
• Remain hands-on with complex engineering when required.
• Collaborate with architects, builders and other consultants.
• Prepare scopes, fee proposals and project submissions.
• Monitor project budgets and commercial performance.
• Support business development and future workload.
• Help develop the next generation of senior engineers.

Skills

Client relationships

Leadership

Technical direction

Mentoring

Resource management

Education

CPEng

Job description

PCR Talent is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer in Australia to stay hands-on with engineering while developing client, commercial and leadership capabilities aimed at Associate Director progression.

The role emphasizes maintaining direct client relationships, technical direction, mentoring teams and leading project delivery, with a focus on substantial building structures and a strong professional reputation in the Australian market.