Senior Principal Structural Engineer

ACOR Consultants Pty Ltd.; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

ACOR Consultants Pty Ltd. in Brisbane seeks an experienced Senior Principal Structural Engineer to lead and grow the Queensland Structural team, shaping the future of the group and strengthening client relationships.

You will drive sustainable growth and influence the strategic direction of one of Australia’s leading employee-owned engineering consultancies. This role emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and winning work, with a focus on mentoring high-performing engineers and delivering

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering with Chartered status preferred.
• Proven ability to lead and grow engineering teams.
• Strong client relationship and business development experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow ACOR's Queensland Structural team, driving capability and engagement.
• Build strategic client relationships and identify new opportunities.
• Provide technical and commercial leadership across complex structural projects.
• Mentor and develop the next generation of engineers.
• Contribute to the strategic growth of the Queensland business.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Business development

Mentoring

Structural engineering

Education

Civil or Structural Engineering degree

Chartered status (CPEng/RPEQ preferred)

Job description

ACOR is a national, employee-owned engineering consulting firm delivering specialist engineering services across a diverse range of sectors. From major multi-disciplinary developments to highly specialised projects, our focus is simple – our clients' success is our success.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud of our collaborative culture and recognise those who live our values of excellence, passion, caring, integrity, collaboration and courage.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Principal Structural Engineer to lead and grow our established Brisbane structural team. This is a pivotal leadership role within our Queensland business, offering the opportunity to shape the future of the team, strengthen client relationships, drive sustainable growth and influence the strategic direction of one of Australia's leading employee-owned engineering consultancies.

This is more than a technical leadership role. We are looking for someone with an established reputation in the Brisbane market who enjoys building trusted client relationships, developing high-performing teams and identifying new opportunities. If you're looking for a genuine leadership opportunity with a clear pathway to ownership, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

• Lead and grow ACOR's Queensland Structural team, driving capability, performance and engagement.
• Build and strengthen strategic client relationships while identifying and securing new business opportunities.
• Provide technical and commercial leadership across complex structural engineering projects.
• Mentor and develop the next generation of structural engineers while fostering a collaborative team culture.
• Contribute to the strategic growth of the Queensland business and work closely with national leaders to expand ACOR's market presence.

About You

• Degree qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering with Chartered status (CPEng/RPEQ preferred).
• An established reputation within the Queensland market and strong networks across Health, Defence, Government and/or major commercial development sectors.
• Proven success winning work, developing client relationships and delivering commercially successful projects.
• Demonstrated experience leading and mentoring high-performing engineering teams.
• A collaborative, authentic leader who is motivated by building a successful business and developing future leaders.

Why ACOR?

Joining ACOR means becoming part of a successful, employee-owned business where your contribution genuinely influences the future of the company. We combine the capability of a national consultancy with the agility and autonomy of a locally empowered business.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Lead an established and respected structural team with strong foundations for continued growth.
• Shape the strategic direction of our Queensland Structural business.
• Develop long-term client relationships on some of Queensland's most significant projects.
• Access genuine career progression, including pathways to leadership and employee ownership.
• Be part of a collaborative culture where your ideas and leadership will have a lasting impact.

If you're looking for an opportunity to lead an established team, grow a respected business and play a significant role in ACOR's future, we'd welcome your application.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the role.

Applicants must have full working rights in Australia and already be residing in Australia to be considered.

ACOR does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.