Principal Structural Engineer - Sydney

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

Job summary

PCR Services in Sydney 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 suits someone who already operates at Principal level, setting direction, owning quality, and delivering high-profile commercial projects in high-rise, commercial and industrial sectors. Clear pathways to equity and career growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Ownership of technical quality and team performance
• Delivery planning with sensible workloads
• Leadership grounded in sustainability 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

Skills

Technical leadership

People management

Delivery planning

Stakeholder communication

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.

Additional information

• High-rise, commercial & industrial, landmark private devts & major public builds
• Seeking stronger technical exposure and genuine project leadership?
• Clear pathways to equity, recognition & career growth across lead consultancies