Principal Structural Engineer - Sydney, Tech Leadership

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

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.