Principal Structural Engineer - Sydney

Structural Jobs; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Structural Jobs is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to step into a genuine Principal role in Sydney, Australia. This position carries full authority across technical leadership, people management, and delivery performance within a consulting context.

The role requires setting direction, making decisions, and owning both work and the team behind it. You will lead engineers, drive quality governance, and shape project outcomes with accountability across the discipline.

Qualifications

• Senior Structural Engineer with principal responsibilities and authority over technical direction.
• Proven leadership experience and accountability for team delivery.

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

Delivery oversight

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.